--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: And you hath he quickened, who were dead…" description: "\"“And you hath he quickened, who were dead in trespasses and sins; Ep2.2 Wherein in time past ye walked according to the course of this world, according..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/2b4/anonymous-1_children_and-you-hath-he-quickened-who-were-dead_2726637.jpg" --- # And you hath he quickened, who were dead in trespasses and… ![“And you hath he quickened, who were dead in trespasses and sins; Ep2.2 Wherein in time past ye walked according to the course of this world, according to the prince of the power of the air, the spirit that now worketh in the children of disobedience: Ep2.3 Among whom also we all had our…” quote by Anonymous](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/2b4/anonymous-1_children_and-you-hath-he-quickened-who-were-dead_2726637.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/2b4/anonymous-1_children_and-you-hath-he-quickened-who-were-dead_2726637.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/2b4/anonymous-1_children_and-you-hath-he-quickened-who-were-dead_2726637.jpg) > ““And you hath he quickened, who were dead in trespasses and sins; Ep2.2 Wherein in time past ye walked according to the course of this world, according to the prince of the power of the air, the spirit that now worketh in the children of disobedience: Ep2.3 Among whom also we all had our conversation in times past in the lusts of our flesh, fulfilling the desires of the flesh and of the mind; and were by nature the children of wrath, even as others. Ep2.4 But God, who is rich in mercy, for his great love wherewith he loved us, Ep2.5 Even when we were dead in sins, hath quickened us together with Christ, (by grace ye are saved;) Ep2.6 And hath raised us up together, and made us sit together in heavenly places in Christ Jesus: Ep2.7 That in the ages to come he might shew the exceeding riches of his grace in his kindness toward us through Christ Jesus. Ep2.8 For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God: Ep2.9 Not of works, lest any man should boast. Ep2.10 For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus unto good works, which God hath before ordained that we should walk in them.”” [Anonymous](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/anonymous/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. The passage emphasizes that salvation is a gift of grace, not earned by works, and that believers are created for good deeds. **In simple terms:** Grace saves, not works; we are made for good. Key Takeaway Live by grace, pursue good works. Themes faith grace purpose Mood reflective inspirational Type scriptural theological When to use this quote - personal growth - community service - ethical decision‑making Key Concepts theology spiritual transformation Questions to Reflect On - Do you feel called to specific actions? - How does grace influence your daily choices? 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