Ephesians 4:20

For this was not the teaching of Christ which was given to you;

Bible in Basic English

In The King James Version

But ye have not so learned Christ;

In Context

19Who having no more power of feeling, have given themselves up to evil passions, to do all unclean things with overmuch desire.

21If in fact you gave ear to him, and were given teaching in him, even as what is true is made clear in Jesus:

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Cross References

Luke 24:47And that teaching about a change of heart and forgiveness of sins is to be given to Jerusalem first and to all nations in his name.

Romans 6:1What may we say, then? are we to go on in sin so that there may be more grace?

Titus 2:11For the grace of God has come, giving salvation to all men,

Matthew Henry on Ephesians 4:18-32

Exhortation to Purity and Holiness; Cautions against Sin; Against Grieving the Spirit. ( a. d. 61.) 17 This I say therefore, and testify in the Lord, that ye henceforth walk not as other Gentiles walk, in the vanity of their mind, 18 Having the understanding darkened, being alienated from the life of God through the ignorance that is in them, because of the blindness of their heart: 19 Who being past feeling have given themselves over unto lasciviousness, to work all uncleanness with greediness. 20 But ye have not… Read the whole commentary →

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