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Ephesians 4:23
and that you be renewed in the spirit of your mind, and put on the new man, who in the likeness of God has been created in righteousness and holiness of truth.
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Interpretation

Ephesians 4:23 shows a renewed spirit that is lived within relationships and commitments—notice "renewed" and "spirit". Give renewed spirit when pressure tempts shortcuts—turn worship into posture. Creation & New Creation connects here: From creation to re‑creation—God renews people and cosmos (Gen 1; Isa 43:19; 2 Cor 5:17; Rev 21:5).

Context

The setting is Ephesians—epistle/letter, highlighting renewed spirit. Within ch. 4, a small unit frames the emphasis. It edges toward creation & new creation. Watch the terms “renewed” and “spirit”.

Authorship & Historical Background

Long‑standing tradition credits Ephesians to Paul. Many scholars judge Ephesians as follows: Deutero‑Pauline (disputed).. Scholars commonly date Ephesians AD 80–90. Here the thread of creation & new creation comes into view.

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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 change the overall sense.
Sources & witness notes
SinaiticusVaticanusP46