Parallel Verses
Worrell New Testament
in which ye once walked according to the course of this world, according to the prince of the authority of the air, the spirit that is now working in the sons of disobedience;
New American Standard Bible
in which you
King James Version
Wherein in time past ye walked according to the course of this world, according to the prince of the power of the air, the spirit that now worketh in the children of disobedience:
Holman Bible
in which you previously walked according to the ways of this world,
International Standard Version
that you once practiced as you lived according to the ways of this present world and according to the ruler of the power of the air, the spirit that is now active in those who are disobedient.
A Conservative Version
in which ye once walked according to the era of this world, according to the ruler of the power of the air, the spirit that now works in the sons of disobedience.
American Standard Version
wherein ye once walked according to the course of this world, according to the prince of the powers of the air, of the spirit that now worketh in the sons of disobedience;
Amplified
in which you once walked. You were following the ways of this world [influenced by this present age], in accordance with the prince of the power of the air (Satan), the spirit who is now at work in the disobedient [the unbelieving, who fight against the purposes of God].
An Understandable Version
You practiced such things when you lived according to the evil ways of this world, and according to the ruler of the [spiritual] powers of the air. [Note: This refers to Satan, whose influence permeates life around us]. He is the [evil] spirit who is now at work in people who are disobedient [to God].
Anderson New Testament
in which you formerly walked according to the course of this world, according to the prince of the power of the air, the spirit that is actively at work in the sons of disobedience:
Bible in Basic English
In which you were living in the past, after the ways of this present world, doing the pleasure of the lord of the power of the air, the spirit who is now working in those who go against the purpose of God;
Common New Testament
in which you formerly walked according to the course of this world, according to the prince of the power of the air, the spirit that is now at work in the sons of disobedience.
Daniel Mace New Testament
in which you formerly liv'd, influenc'd by the customs of this world, and by the prince of the aerial powers, the spirits that now actuate the incredulous:
Darby Translation
in which ye once walked according to the age of this world, according to the ruler of the authority of the air, the spirit who now works in the sons of disobedience:
Godbey New Testament
in which at one time you walked about according to the age of this world, according to the prince of the power of the air, the spirit which is now working in the sons of disobedience;
Goodspeed New Testament
in the midst of which you once lived under the control of the present age of the world, and the master-spirit of the air, who is still at work among the disobedient.
John Wesley New Testament
who were dead in trespasses and sins, Wherein ye formerly walked, according to the course of this world, according to the prince of the power of the air, the spirit that now worketh in the sons of disobedience: Among whom also we all had our conversation in time past,
Julia Smith Translation
In which when ye walked according to the life of this world, according to the ruler of the power of the air, of the spirit now energetic in the sons of disobedience:
King James 2000
In which in time past you walked according to the course of this world, according to the prince of the power of the air, the spirit that now works in the children of disobedience:
Lexham Expanded Bible
in which you formerly walked according to the course of this world, according to the ruler of the authority of the air, the spirit now working in the sons of disobedience,
Modern King James verseion
in which you once walked according to the course of this world, according to the prince of the power of the air, the spirit that now works in the children of disobedience;
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
in the which, in time past, ye walked, according to the course of this world, and after the governor that ruleth in the air, the spirit that now worketh in the children of unbelief,
Moffatt New Testament
in which you moved as you followed the course of this world, under the sway of the prince of the air ??the spirit which is at present active within those sons of disobedience
Montgomery New Testament
in which you passed your lives after the way of this world, under the sway of the Prince of the Powers of the Air, the spirit who is now working among the sons of disobedience.
NET Bible
in which you formerly lived according to this world's present path, according to the ruler of the kingdom of the air, the ruler of the spirit that is now energizing the sons of disobedience,
New Heart English Bible
in which you once walked according to the course of this world, according to the prince of the power of the air, the spirit who now works in the children of disobedience;
Noyes New Testament
in which ye once walked according to the course of this world, according to the prince of the powers of the air, the spirit that is now working in the sons of disobedience;
The Emphasized Bible
In which at one time ye walked, according to the age of the world, according to the prince of the authority of the air, of the spirit that now energiseth in the sons of disobedience,
Thomas Haweis New Testament
wherein in times past ye walked after the fashion of this world, after the prince of the power of the air, the spirit who now worketh with energy in the children of disobedience:
Twentieth Century New Testament
For at one time you lived in sin, following the ways of the world, in subjection to the Ruler of the Powers of the air--the Spirit who is still at work among the disobedient.
Webster
In which in time past ye walked according to the course of this world, according to the prince of the power of the air, the spirit that now worketh in the children of disobedience:
Weymouth New Testament
which were once habitual to you while you walked in the ways of this world and obeyed the Prince of the powers of the air, the spirits that are now at work in the hearts of the sons of disobedience--to you God has given Life.
Williams New Testament
in which you once lived in accordance with the spirit of this present world, and the mighty prince of the air, who is always at work in the disobedient, among whom all of us, we Jews as well as you heathen,
World English Bible
in which you once walked according to the course of this world, according to the prince of the power of the air, the spirit who now works in the children of disobedience;
Worsley New Testament
in which ye formerly walked after the manner of this world, according to the prince of the power of the air, the spirit that still operates in the children of disobedience:
Youngs Literal Translation
in which once ye did walk according to the age of this world, according to the ruler of the authority of the air, of the spirit that is now working in the sons of disobedience,
Themes
Adversary » Power of » Instigating men to sin
Disobedience to God » A characteristic of the wicked
Names » Of the wicked » Children of disobedience
Names » Of satan » Prince of the power of the air
Quickening » Who the lord quickens
Resurrection » God resurrecting the dead
Satan » Vanquished promises of ultimate triumph » Instigating men to sin
Satan » The prince » The spirit that works in all disobedient people
Satan » The prince » Of the power of the air
Satan's » Work » Instigating men to sin
Serpent » Power of » Instigating men to sin
Sin » Mankind being sinful in nature
Sinful » The whole imitation of worldly people and customs condemned » Walk
Tempter » Power of » Instigating men to sin
The Devil » The wicked » Possessed by
The Devil » Character of » Powerful
Titles and names of the devil » Spirit that worketh in the children of disobedience
Titles and names of the wicked » Children of disobedience
Walk » Characteristics of » Sinful
satan's Work » Instigating men to sin
Worldliness » Perilous, some of the evil effects of » Moulds the activities and plans of life
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Word Count of 36 Translations in Ephesians 2:2
Prayers for Ephesians 2:2
Verse Info
Context Readings
Made Alive In Christ
1 You also did He make alive, when ye were dead in your trespasses and sins, 2 in which ye once walked according to the course of this world, according to the prince of the authority of the air, the spirit that is now working in the sons of disobedience; 3 among whom we also all once lived in the desires of our flesh, doing the will of the flesh and of the mind, and were by nature children of wrath, even as the rest;
Phrases
Cross References
John 12:31
Now is the judgment of this world: now will the Prince of this world be cast out;
Ephesians 6:12
because to us the struggle is not against blood and flesh, but against the principalities, against the authorities, against the world-rulers of this darkness, against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly places.
Ephesians 2:3
among whom we also all once lived in the desires of our flesh, doing the will of the flesh and of the mind, and were by nature children of wrath, even as the rest;
Ephesians 5:6
Let no one deceive you with empty words; for, because of these things, comes the wrath of God upon the sons of disobedience.
1 John 5:19
We know that we are of God, and the whole world is lying in the evil one.
1 Corinthians 6:11
And such were some of you; but ye were washed, but ye were sanctified, but ye were justified in the name of the Lord Jesus, and in the Spirit of our God.
John 8:44
Ye are of your father the Devil; and the desires of your father ye wish to do. He was a murderer from the beginning, and has not stood in the truth, because there is no truth in him. When he speaks a lie, he speaks of his own; because he is a liar, and the father of it.
2 Corinthians 4:4
in whom the god of this world blinded the minds of the unbelieving, that the light of the Gospel of the glory of Christ, Who is the image of God, should not shine upon them.
Ephesians 4:22
that ye put off, as to your former manner of life, the old man, who is corrupt according to the desires of deceit;
1 Peter 1:14
as children of obedience, not conforming yourselves to the former desires in your ignorance;
Matthew 11:19
The Son of Man came eating and drinking, and they say, 'Behold, a man gluttonous and a wine-drinker, a friend of tax-collectors and sinners.' And wisdom was justified by her works."
Matthew 12:43-45
"But, when the unclean spirit goes out from the man, it passes through waterless places, seeking rest, and finds it not.
Matthew 13:38
The field is the world: and the good seed, these are the sons of the Kingdom; but the tares are the sons of the evil one;
Luke 11:21-26
"When the strong man, fully armed, is guarding his own court, his goods are in peace;
Luke 16:8
And the lord praised the steward of unrighteousness, because he acted prudently; because the sons of this age are more prudent toward their own generation, than the sons of light.
Luke 22:2-3
and the high priests and scribes were seeking how they might put Him to death; for they were fearing the people.
Luke 22:31
"Simon, Simon, behold, Satan asked for you, to sift you as the wheat;
John 7:7
The world cannot hate you; but Me it hates, because I testify concerning it, that its works are evil.
John 8:23
And He said to them, "Ye are from beneath; I am from above. Ye are of this world; I am not of this world.
John 13:2
And, supper being in progress, the Devil having already put into the heart of Judas Iscariot, Simon's son, to betray Him,
John 13:27
And after the morsel, then Satan entered into him. Jesus, therefore, saith to him, "What you do, do quickly."
John 14:30
I will no more speak much with you; for the Prince of the world is coming, and he has nothing in Me;
John 15:19
If ye were of the world, the world would love its own; but because ye are not of the world, but I chose you out of the world, on this account the world hates you.
John 16:11
and respecting judgment, because the ruler of this world has been judged.
Acts 5:3
But Peter said, "Ananias, why did Satan fill your heart, that you should lie to the Holy Spirit, and keep back part of the price of the land?
Acts 19:35
But the town-clerk, having quieted the multitude, says, "Men of Ephesus, who, indeed, of men is there that does not know that the city of the Ephesians is temple-keeper of the great Diana, and of the image that fell down from Jupiter?
Romans 12:2
and he not conformed to this age, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is the good and well-pleasing and perfect will of God.
1 Corinthians 5:10
not at all meaning, with the fornicators of this world, or with the covetous and extortioners, or idolaters; since ye ought, in that event, to go out of the world;
Galatians 1:4
Who gave Himself for our sins, that He might deliver us out of the present evil age, according to the will of our God and Father;
Colossians 1:21
And you, being in time past alienated and enemies in your mind in evil works,
Colossians 3:6-7
on account of which things the wrath of God comes upon the sons of disobedience;
2 Timothy 4:10
for Demas forsook me, having loved this present age, and went to Thessalonica; Crescens, to Galatia; Titus, to Dalmatia.
James 1:7
For let not that man suppose that he will receive anything from the Lord;
James 4:4
Adulteresses! know ye not that the friendship of the world is enmity with God? Whosoever, therefore, purposes to be a friend of the world makes himself an enemy of God.
1 Peter 4:3
For the time past is sufficient to have wrought the will of the gentiles, having walked in wantonness, lusts, wine-bibbings, revelings, carousings, and impious idolatries;
2 Peter 2:14
having eyes full of lustfulness, and that cannot cease from sin; enticing unstable souls; having a heart exercised in covetousness; children of a curse;
1 John 2:15-17
Love not the world, nor the things in the world. If anyone loves the world, the love of the Father is not in him;
1 John 3:8
He that commits sin is of the Devil; because the Devil sins from the beginning. To this end was the Son of God manifested, that He might destroy the works of the Devil.
1 John 3:10
In this are manifest the children of God and the children of the Devil: every one that does not righteousness is not of God, neither he that does not love his brother;
1 John 4:4
Ye are of God, little children, and have overcome them; because greater is He Who is in you, than he that is in the world.
1 John 5:4
because all that has been begotten of God overcomes the world. And this is the victory that overcomes the world, our faith.
Revelation 12:9
And the great dragon was cast down, the old serpent, he that is called the Devil and Satan, who deceives the whole habitable earth; he was cast down to the earth, and his angels were cast down with him.
Revelation 13:8
And all who dwell on the earth will worship him, whose names have not been written in the Book of Life of the Lamb slain from the founding of a world.
Revelation 13:14
And he deceives those who dwell on the earth by reason of the signs which it was given him to do in the sight of the beast; saying to those dwelling on the earth, that they should make an image to the beast, who has the stroke of the sword, and lived.
Revelation 16:17
And the seventh poured out his bowl into the air; and there came forth a great voice out of the Temple, from the throne, saying, "it has come to pass!"
Revelation 20:2
And he seized the dragon, the old serpent, which is the Devil and Satan, and bound him for a thousand years,