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if indeed you heard him, and were taught in him, even as truth is in Jesus:
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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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18th Century
Presbyterian
If indeed you have heard him. This means you have listened attentively to his instructions and learned the true nature of his religion. Th…
If so be that (ε γε). "If indeed." Condition of first class with aorist indicatives here, assumed to be true (ηκουσατε κα εδιδαχθη…
19th Century
Anglican
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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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…
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…
16th Century
Protestant
If ye have heard him. To further excite their attention and earnestness, he not only tells them that they had heard Christ, but e…
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
If so be that you have heard him Not heard him preach, but heard him preached; and that not merely externally, with …
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 …
