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Ephesians 4:21
Surely you heard of Him and were taught in Him—in keeping with the truth that is in Jesus—
Berean Standard Bible
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Study note
Setting — The apostle Paul addresses believers in Ephesus, contrasting their prior pagan ignorance with the specific manner in which they first encountered Christ and now live out that knowledge.
The words — ἠκούσατε (ēkousate) and ἐδιδάχθητε (edidachthēte) literally mean "you have heard" and "you were taught," emphasizing the auditory and instructional nature of their initial exposure to the gospel.
The thread — This pattern of hearing and being taught aligns with the gospel sealing believers (Ephesians 1:13), the Holy Spirit's call to respond to His voice (Hebrews 3:7), and the Son's role in granting true understanding (1 John 5:20).
Why it lands — The text demands that believers examine whether their daily conduct matches the specific truth they originally received about Jesus, rather than reverting to a corrupted former lifestyle.
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The Greek words
King James Version
If so be that ye have heard him, and have been taught by him, as the truth is in Jesus:
Cross-references
- 1 John 5:20 And we know that the Son of God has come and has given us understanding, so that we may know Him who is true; and we are in Him who is true—in His Son Jesus Christ. He is the true God and eternal life.
- Ephesians 1:13 And in Him, having heard and believed the word of truth—the gospel of your salvation—you were sealed with the promised Holy Spirit,
- Hebrews 3:7 Therefore, as the Holy Spirit says: “Today, if you hear His voice,
- 1 John 5:10 Whoever believes in the Son of God has this testimony within him; whoever does not believe God has made Him out to be a liar, because he has not believed in the testimony that God has given about His Son.
- John 14:17 the Spirit of truth. The world cannot receive Him, because it neither sees Him nor knows Him. But you do know Him, for He abides with you and will be in you.
- Colossians 2:7 rooted and built up in Him, established in the faith as you were taught, and overflowing with thankfulness.
- John 10:27 My sheep listen to My voice; I know them, and they follow Me.
- Psalms 85:10 Loving devotion and faithfulness have joined together; righteousness and peace have kissed.
- Matthew 17:5 While Peter was still speaking, a bright cloud enveloped them, and a voice from the cloud said, “This is My beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased. Listen to Him!”
- Luke 10:16 Whoever listens to you listens to Me; whoever rejects you rejects Me; and whoever rejects Me rejects the One who sent Me.”