King James Version:
(The Lord speaking is red text)
¶ This I say therefore, and testify in the Lord, that ye henceforth walk not as other Gentiles walk, in the vanity of their mind,
Complete Jewish Bible:
Therefore I say this — indeed, in union with the Lord I insist on it: do not live any longer as the pagans live, with their sterile ways of thinking.
Berean Standard Bible:
So I tell you this, and insist on it in the Lord, that you must no longer walk as the Gentiles do, in the futility of their thinking.
American Standard Version:
This I say therefore, and testify in the Lord, that ye no longer walk as the Gentiles also walk, in the vanity of their mind,
KJV with Strong’s Numbers:
This{G5124} I say{G3004} therefore{G3767}, and{G2532} testify{G3143} in{G1722} the Lord{G2962}, that ye{G5209} henceforth{G3371} walk{G4043} not{G3371} as{G2531}{G2532} other{G3062} Gentiles{G1484} walk{G4043}, in{G1722} the vanity{G3153} of their{G846} mind{G3563},
Cross-References (KJV):
Romans 1:21
- Because that, when they knew God, they glorified [him] not as God, neither were thankful; but became vain in their imaginations, and their foolish heart was darkened.
1 Peter 4:3
- For the time past of [our] life may suffice us to have wrought the will of the Gentiles, when we walked in lasciviousness, lusts, excess of wine, revellings, banquetings, and abominable idolatries:
1 Peter 4:4
- ¶ Wherein they think it strange that ye run not with [them] to the same excess of riot, speaking evil of [you]:
1 Thessalonians 4:1
- ¶ Furthermore then we beseech you, brethren, and exhort [you] by the Lord Jesus, that as ye have received of us how ye ought to walk and to please God, [so] ye would abound more and more.
1 Thessalonians 4:2
- For ye know what commandments we gave you by the Lord Jesus.
Colossians 3:5
- ¶ Mortify therefore your members which are upon the earth; fornication, uncleanness, inordinate affection, evil concupiscence, and covetousness, which is idolatry:
Colossians 3:8
- ¶ But now ye also put off all these; anger, wrath, malice, blasphemy, filthy communication out of your mouth.
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Commentary for Ephesians 4:17
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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:
Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)
- Strong's Number: G5124
There are 303 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: τοῦτο
Transliteration: toûto
Pronunciation: too'-to
Description: neuter singular nominative or accusative case of οὗτος; that thing:--here (-unto), it, partly, self(-same), so, that (intent), the same, there(-fore, -unto), this, thus, where(-fore). - Strong's Number: G3004
There are 1244 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: λέγω
Transliteration: légō
Pronunciation: leg'-o
Description: a primary verb; properly, to "lay" forth, i.e. (figuratively) relate (in words (usually of systematic or set discourse; whereas ἔπω and φημί generally refer to an individual expression or speech respectively; while ῥέω is properly to break silence merely, and λαλέω means an extended or random harangue)); by implication, to mean:--ask, bid, boast, call, describe, give out, name, put forth, say(-ing, on), shew, speak, tell, utter. - Strong's Number: G3767
There are 519 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: οὖν
Transliteration: oûn
Pronunciation: oon
Description: apparently a primary word; (adverbially) certainly, or (conjunctionally) accordingly:--and (so, truly), but, now (then), so (likewise then), then, therefore, verily, wherefore. - Strong's Number: G2532
There are 5212 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: καί
Transliteration: kaí
Pronunciation: kahee
Description: apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force; and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words:--and, also, both, but, even, for, if, or, so, that, then, therefore, when, yet. - Strong's Number: G3143
There are 3 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: μαρτύρομαι
Transliteration: martýromai
Pronunciation: mar-too'-rom-ahee
Description: middle voice from μάρτυς; to be adduced as a witness, i.e. (figuratively) to obtest (in affirmation or exhortation):--take to record, testify. - Strong's Number: G1722
There are 2129 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: ἐν
Transliteration: en
Pronunciation: en
Description: a primary preposition denoting (fixed) position (in place, time or state), and (by implication) instrumentality (medially or constructively), i.e. a relation of rest (intermediate between εἰς and ἐκ); "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.:--about, after, against, + almost, X altogether, among, X as, at, before, between, (here-)by (+ all means), for (… sake of), + give self wholly to, (here-)in(-to, -wardly), X mightily, (because) of, (up-)on, (open-)ly, X outwardly, one, X quickly, X shortly, (speedi-)ly, X that, X there(-in, -on), through(-out), (un-)to(-ward), under, when, where(-with), while, with(-in). Often used in compounds, with substantially the same import; rarely with verbs of motion, and then not to indicate direction, except (elliptically) by a separate (and different) preposition. - Strong's Number: G2962
There are 687 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: κύριος
Transliteration: kýrios
Pronunciation: koo'-ree-os
Description: from (supremacy); supreme in authority, i.e. (as noun) controller; by implication, Master (as a respectful title):-- God, Lord, master, Sir. - Strong's Number: G5209
There are 388 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: ὑμᾶς
Transliteration: hymâs
Pronunciation: hoo-mas'
Description: accusative case of ὑμεῖς; you (as the objective of a verb or preposition):--ye, you (+ -ward), your (+ own). - Strong's Number: G3371
There are 21 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: μηκέτι
Transliteration: mēkéti
Pronunciation: may-ket'-ee
Description: from μή and ἔτι; no further:--any longer, (not) henceforth, hereafter, no henceforward (longer, more, soon), not any more. - Strong's Number: G4043
There are 90 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: περιπατέω
Transliteration: peripatéō
Pronunciation: per-ee-pat-eh'-o
Description: from περί and πατέω; to tread all around, i.e. walk at large (especially as proof of ability); figuratively, to live, deport oneself, follow (as a companion or votary):--go, be occupied with, walk (about). - Strong's Number: G2531
There are 180 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: καθώς
Transliteration: kathṓs
Pronunciation: kath-oce'
Description: from κατά and ὡς; just (or inasmuch) as, that:--according to, (according, even) as, how, when. - Strong's Number: G3062
There are 41 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: λοιποί
Transliteration: loipoí
Pronunciation: loy-poy'
Description: masculine plural of a derivative of λείπω; remaining ones:--other, which remain, remnant, residue, rest. - Strong's Number: G1484
There are 152 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: ἔθνος
Transliteration: éthnos
Pronunciation: eth'-nos
Description: probably from ἔθω; a race (as of the same habit), i.e. a tribe; specially, a foreign (non-Jewish) one (usually, by implication, pagan):--Gentile, heathen, nation, people. - Strong's Number: G3153
There are 3 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: ματαιότης
Transliteration: mataiótēs
Pronunciation: mat-ah-yot'-ace
Description: from μάταιος; inutility; figuratively, transientness; morally, depravity:--vanity. - Strong's Number: G846
There are 3776 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: αὐτός
Transliteration: autós
Pronunciation: ow-tos'
Description: from the particle (perhaps akin to the base of ἀήρ through the idea of a baffling wind) (backward); the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the comparative ἑαυτοῦ) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons:--her, it(-self), one, the other, (mine) own, said, (self-), the) same, ((him-, my-, thy- )self, (your-)selves, she, that, their(-s), them(-selves), there(-at, - by, -in, -into, -of, -on, -with), they, (these) things, this (man), those, together, very, which. Compare αὑτοῦ. - Strong's Number: G3563
There are 22 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: νοῦς
Transliteration: noûs
Pronunciation: nooce
Description: probably from the base of γινώσκω; the intellect, i.e. mind (divine or human; in thought, feeling, or will); by implication, meaning:--mind, understanding. Compare ψυχή.