Ephesians 4:20

But far different is the lesson you learned from the Christ — if, that is, you really listened to him,

Twentieth Century New Testament

In The King James Version

But ye have not so learned Christ;

In Context

19Lost to all sense of shame, they have abandoned themselves to licentiousness, in order to practice every kind of impurity without restraint.

21and through union with him were taught the Truth, as it is to be found in Jesus.

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Cross References

Luke 24:47and that repentance for forgiveness of sins should be proclaimed on his authority to all the nations — beginning at Jerusalem.

Romans 6:1What are we to say, then? Are we to continue to sin, in order that God’s loving-kindness may be multiplied?

Titus 2:11For the loving-kindness of God has been revealed, bringing Salvation for all;

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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