Ephesians 4:22 - Clarke's commentary and critical notes on the Bible

Bible Comments

That ye put off concerning the former conversation the old man, which is corrupt according to the deceitful lusts; That ye put off - And this has been one especial part of our teaching, that ye should abandon all these, and live a life totally opposite to what it was before.

The old man - See the note on Romans 6:6, and especially see the notes on Romans 13:13, Romans 13:14 (note).

Which is corrupt - The whole of your former life was corrupt and abominable; ye lived in the pursuit of pleasure and happiness; ye sought this in the gratification of the lusts of the flesh; and were ever deceived by these lusts, and disappointed in your expectations.

Ephesians 4:22

22 That ye put off concerning the former conversation the old man, which is corrupt according to the deceitful lusts;