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Ephesians 2:3

Ephesians 2:3
Among whom also we all had our conversation in times past in the lusts of our flesh, fulfilling the desires of the flesh and of the mind; and were by nature the children of wrath, even as others.

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Baptist theologian, 1697–1771

Gill's Exposition

Among whom also we all had our conversation in times past,.... What the apostle says of the Gentile Ephesians before conversion, he says of himself and other Jews; and this he does, partly to show…

Presbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

Barnes' Notes

We all had our conversation - see the notes at 2Co 1:12; compare 1Pe 4:3. In the lusts of our flesh - Living to gratify the flesh, or the propensities of a corrupt nature. It is observable here that…

Methodist theologian, 1762–1832

Adam Clarke

Among whom also we all had our conversation - We Jews, as well as you Gentiles, have lived in transgressions and sins; ανεστραφημεν, this was the course of our life; we lived in sin, walked in sin, it…

Nonconformist minister, 1662–1714

Matthew Henry

Ephesians 2:1-3

The miserable condition of the Ephesians by nature is here in part described. Observed, 1. Unregenerate souls are dead in trespasses and sins. All those who are in their sins, are dead in sins; yea,…

Academic commentary, 1882–1921

Cambridge Bible

also we all Better we also all, the "also" emphasizing the "we." "We all:" all present Christians, whether Jews or heathens by origin. St Paul often insists on this one level of fallen nature, wholly…