## 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 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 ## 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 ## 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". This could also be translated as "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 ## This could be translated as "filthy speech."