'Once' in the Bible

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.

Indeed, all of us once behaved like them in the lusts of our flesh, fulfilling the desires of our flesh and senses. By nature we were destined for wrath, just like everyone else.

Wherefore, remember, that ye were once the nations in the flesh, who are called Uncircumcision by that called Circumcision in the flesh made by hands,

But now, in union with the Messiah Jesus, you who once were far away have been brought near by the blood of the Messiah.

But fornication, and all uncleanness, or covetousness, let it not be once named among you, as becometh saints;

For you were once darkness, but now you are light in the Lord. Walk as children of light—