21. Assuming that you have really heard Him and been taught by Him, as [all] Truth is in Jesus [embodied and personified in Him],
22. Strip yourselves of your former nature [put off and discard your old unrenewed self] which characterized your previous manner of life and becomes corrupt through lusts and desires that spring from delusion;
23. And be constantly renewed in the spirit of your mind [having a fresh mental and spiritual attitude],
24. And put on the new nature (the regenerate self) created in God's image, [Godlike] in true righteousness and holiness.