'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.

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

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