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Ephesians 4:22
that you put away, as concerning your former way of life, the old man that grows corrupt after the lusts of deceit, and that you be renewed in the spirit of your mind,
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Interpretation

Ephesians 4:22 shows a put off old that takes shape in planning and improvising—listen for "put" and "away". Practice put off old in boundaries we honor—trace faith in small fidelities.

Context

In Ephesians (Epistle/Letter), highlighting put off old. Within ch. 4, a small unit frames the emphasis. Watch the terms “put” and “away”.

Authorship & Historical Background

Long‑standing tradition credits Ephesians to Paul. Ephesians is frequently described this way: Deutero‑Pauline (disputed).. Date: AD 80–90. This verse leans into apostolic community.

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Traditional:Paul
Modern scholarship:Deutero‑Pauline (disputed).
Date:AD 80–90
Manuscripts & Textual Witnesses
The Greek text is preserved in thousands of manuscripts. Early papyri (P46, P66, P75) from the 2nd-3rd centuries, along with major uncials like Sinaiticus and Vaticanus (4th century), provide strong textual witness. Minor variants exist but do not affect the core meaning.
Sources & witness notes
SinaiticusVaticanusP46