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Ephesians 2:2
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Ephesians 2:2
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2 You used to live in sin, just like the rest of the world, obeying the devil—the commander of the powers in the unseen world.[a] He is the spirit at work in the hearts of those who refuse to obey God.
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- 2:2 Greek obeying the commander of the power of the air.
Ephesians 2:2
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Ephesians 2:2
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2 in which you used to live(A) when you followed the ways of this world(B) and of the ruler of the kingdom of the air,(C) the spirit who is now at work in those who are disobedient.(D)
Ephesians 6:12
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Ephesians 6:12
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12 For we[a] are not fighting against flesh-and-blood enemies, but against evil rulers and authorities of the unseen world, against mighty powers in this dark world, and against evil spirits in the heavenly places.
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- 6:12 Some manuscripts read you.
Ephesians 6:12
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Ephesians 6:12
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12 For our struggle is not against flesh and blood,(A) but against the rulers, against the authorities,(B) against the powers(C) of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms.(D)
Ephesians 2:3
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Ephesians 2:3
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3 All of us used to live that way, following the passionate desires and inclinations of our sinful nature. By our very nature we were subject to God’s anger, just like everyone else.
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Ephesians 2:3
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Ephesians 2:3
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3 All of us also lived among them at one time,(A) gratifying the cravings of our flesh[a](B) and following its desires and thoughts. Like the rest, we were by nature deserving of wrath.
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- Ephesians 2:3 In contexts like this, the Greek word for flesh (sarx) refers to the sinful state of human beings, often presented as a power in opposition to the Spirit.
1 John 5:19
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1 John 5:19
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19 We know that we are children of God and that the world around us is under the control of the evil one.
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1 John 5:19
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1 John 5:19
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19 We know that we are children of God,(A) and that the whole world is under the control of the evil one.(B)
Ephesians 5:6
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Ephesians 5:6
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6 Don’t be fooled by those who try to excuse these sins, for the anger of God will fall on all who disobey him.
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Ephesians 5:6
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Ephesians 5:6
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6 Let no one deceive you(A) with empty words, for because of such things God’s wrath(B) comes on those who are disobedient.(C)
1 Corinthians 6:11
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1 Corinthians 6:11
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11 Some of you were once like that. But you were cleansed; you were made holy; you were made right with God by calling on the name of the Lord Jesus Christ and by the Spirit of our God.
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1 Corinthians 6:11
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1 Corinthians 6:11
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11 And that is what some of you were.(A) But you were washed,(B) you were sanctified,(C) you were justified(D) in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ and by the Spirit of our God.
John 12:31
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John 12:31
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31 The time for judging this world has come, when Satan, the ruler of this world, will be cast out.
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John 12:31
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John 12:31
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31 Now is the time for judgment on this world;(A) now the prince of this world(B) will be driven out.
John 8:44
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John 8:44
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44 For you are the children of your father the devil, and you love to do the evil things he does. He was a murderer from the beginning. He has always hated the truth, because there is no truth in him. When he lies, it is consistent with his character; for he is a liar and the father of lies.
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John 8:44
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John 8:44
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44 You belong to your father, the devil,(A) and you want to carry out your father’s desires.(B) He was a murderer from the beginning, not holding to the truth, for there is no truth in him. When he lies, he speaks his native language, for he is a liar and the father of lies.(C)
Ephesians 4:22
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Ephesians 4:22
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22 throw off your old sinful nature and your former way of life, which is corrupted by lust and deception.
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Ephesians 4:22
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Ephesians 4:22
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22 You were taught, with regard to your former way of life, to put off(A) your old self,(B) which is being corrupted by its deceitful desires;(C)
Colossians 3:6-7
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Colossians 3:6-7
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6 Because of these sins, the anger of God is coming.[a] 7 You used to do these things when your life was still part of this world.
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- 3:6 Some manuscripts read is coming on all who disobey him.
Colossians 3:6-7
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Colossians 3:6-7
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6 Because of these, the wrath of God(A) is coming.[a] 7 You used to walk in these ways, in the life you once lived.(B)
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- Colossians 3:6 Some early manuscripts coming on those who are disobedient
2 Corinthians 4:4
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2 Corinthians 4:4
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4 Satan, who is the god of this world, has blinded the minds of those who don’t believe. They are unable to see the glorious light of the Good News. They don’t understand this message about the glory of Christ, who is the exact likeness of God.
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1 John 5:4
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1 John 5:4
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4 For every child of God defeats this evil world, and we achieve this victory through our faith.
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1 John 5:4
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1 John 5:4
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4 for everyone born of God(A) overcomes(B) the world. This is the victory that has overcome the world, even our faith.
1 John 2:15-17
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1 John 2:15-17
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Do Not Love This World
15 Do not love this world nor the things it offers you, for when you love the world, you do not have the love of the Father in you. 16 For the world offers only a craving for physical pleasure, a craving for everything we see, and pride in our achievements and possessions. These are not from the Father, but are from this world. 17 And this world is fading away, along with everything that people crave. But anyone who does what pleases God will live forever.
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1 John 2:15-17
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1 John 2:15-17
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On Not Loving the World
15 Do not love the world or anything in the world.(A) If anyone loves the world, love for the Father[a] is not in them.(B) 16 For everything in the world—the lust of the flesh,(C) the lust of the eyes,(D) and the pride of life—comes not from the Father but from the world. 17 The world and its desires pass away,(E) but whoever does the will of God(F) lives forever.
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- 1 John 2:15 Or world, the Father’s love
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