Among them we too all (A)formerly lived in (B)the lusts of our flesh, [a]indulging the desires of the flesh and of the [b]mind, and were (C)by nature (D)children of wrath, (E)even as the rest.

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  1. Ephesians 2:3 Lit doing
  2. Ephesians 2:3 Lit thoughts

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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  1. 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.

so then let us not (A)sleep as [a](B)others do, but let us be alert and [b](C)sober.

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  1. 1 Thessalonians 5:6 Lit the remaining ones
  2. 1 Thessalonians 5:6 Or self-controlled

So then, let us not be like others, who are asleep,(A) but let us be awake(B) and sober.(C)

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