See in Reader
1.2 KiB
Put to death, therefore, your sinful desires
This is a metaphor showing that sinful desires should be completely and finally dealt with just as an evil person is put to death. (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor)
uncleanness
"impure behavior"
passion
"strong lustful desire"
and greed, which is idolatry
"and greed, which is the same thing as idolatry" or "And do not be greedy, because that is the same as worshiping idols." (UDB)
It is for these things that the wrath of God comes upon the sons of disobedience
"The wrath of God comes upon unbelievers who do these things." (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive)
It is in these things that you also once walked when you lived by them
"You once live by these things when you actively took part in them". (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive).
wrath
"violence"
anger
"rage"
evil intentions
"determined to or set on doing evil things". AT: "wickedness of heart, life and character."
insults
"blasphemy" or "profanity" or "slander." It is a speech used with the intent of hurting and tearing down others.
shameful, obscene speech
AT: "filthy speech."