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More Than a Lecture
Paul's phrase 'if so be that' is not an expression of doubt, but a strong affirmation, like saying 'since you have indeed learned Christ.' Commentators explain that being 'taught in him' is not just about passively hearing sermons. It describes a deep, spiritual instruction that happens within the sphere of a personal relationship with Christ, transforming you from the inside out.
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Ephesians
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Albert Barnes
On Ephesians 4:21
18th Century
Theologian
If indeed you have heard him. This means you have listened attentively to his instructions and learned the true nature of his religion. Th…
AT Robertson
On Ephesians 4:21
If so be that (ε γε). "If indeed." Condition of first class with aorist indicatives here, assumed to be true (ηκουσατε κα εδιδαχθη…
Charles Ellicott
On Ephesians 4:21
19th Century
Bishop
If so be that.—The word is the same that is used in Ephesians 3:2, Colossians 1:23, indicating no real doubt, but only …
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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 4:21
Paul now adds a note of certainty. In the preaching of the word Christ himself was present (2:17), and so those who heard were introduced to him an…
John Calvin
On Ephesians 4:21
16th Century
Theologian
If ye have heard him. To further excite their attention and earnestness, he not only tells them that they had heard Christ, but e…
John Gill
On Ephesians 4:21
17th Century
Pastor
If so be that you have heard him
Not heard him preach, but heard him preached; and that not merely externally, with …
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 …