en_tn_lite_do_not_use/col/03/05.md

## 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."