¹⁷ This means that anyone who belongs to Christ has become a new person. The old life is gone; a new life has begun!

²² throw off your old sinful nature and your former way of life, which is corrupted by lust and deception. ²³ Instead, let the Spirit renew your thoughts and attitudes. ²⁴ Put on your new nature, created to be like God—truly righteous and holy.

¹⁰ Put on your new nature, and be renewed as you learn to know your Creator and become like him.