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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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Albert Barnes
On Ephesians 4:20
18th Century
Theologian
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…
AT Robertson
On Ephesians 4:20
But ye did not so learn Christ (Hυμεις δε ουχ ουτως εμαθετε τον Χριστον). In sharp contrast to pagan life (ουτως). Second aorist a…
Charles Ellicott
On Ephesians 4:20
19th Century
Bishop
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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Charles Spurgeon
On Ephesians 4:19–25
19th Century
Preacher
Have given themselves over to lasciviousness, to work all uncleanness with greediness. But you have not so learned Christ; if indeed you have h…
Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Ephesians 4:20
“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…
John Calvin
On Ephesians 4:20
16th Century
Theologian
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…
John Gill
On Ephesians 4:20
17th Century
Pastor
But you have not so learned Christ Some distinguish these words, and make two propositions of them, "but you not so", or …
Matthew Henry
On Ephesians 4:17–24
17th Century
Minister
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 …