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But you did not learn Christ that way;
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A Life of Sharp Contrast
Commentators emphasize that this verse marks a dramatic turning point. The phrase "But you did not so learn Christ" establishes a stark contrast between the believer's new reality and the corrupt pagan lifestyle described previously. As John Calvin notes, a life that doesn't differ from that of unbelievers shows one has learned nothing of Christ.
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Ephesians
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18th Century
Presbyterian
But ye have not so learned Christ. You have been taught a different thing by Christ; you have been taught that his religion requires you t…
But ye did not so learn Christ (Hυμεις δε ουχ ουτως εμαθετε τον Χριστον). In sharp contrast to pagan life (ουτως). Second aorist a…
19th Century
Anglican
You have not so learned Christ.—Better, you did not so learn the Christ. To “learn Christ” is a phrase not used …
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Baptist
Have given themselves over to lasciviousness, to work all uncleanness with greediness. But you have not so learned Christ; if indeed you have h…
“You” stands in contrast to the insensitive, passion-dominated pagans who exist only to satisfy their lower nature. That was not how the Gentile co…
16th Century
Protestant
But you have not. He now draws a contrast—that of a Christian life—to make it evident how utterly inconsistent it is with the character of…
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
But you have not so learned Christ Some distinguish these words, and make two propositions of them, "but you not so", or …
The apostle charged the Ephesians in the name and by the authority of the Lord Jesus that having professed the gospel, they should not be like the …
