Ephesians 4:20

An Understandable Version (2005 edition)

But you people did not learn Christ that way [i.e., the above described life is not compatible with a commitment to Christ].

Cross References

Matthew 11:29

Accept my reins [on your life], and learn about me, because I am gentle and humble, and [in my service] you will experience rest in your spirits.

Luke 24:47

And [the need for] a change of heart and life in order to receive the forgiveness of sins [from God] will be preached in Jesus’ name [i.e., by His authority] to people of all nations, beginning from Jerusalem.

John 6:45

It is written in the prophets [Isa. 54:13], ‘And they will all be taught by God.’ [So], every person who has heard the Father and learned [from Him] will come to me.

Ephesians 4:21

[I am] assuming that you have heard Him [i.e., through the Gospel message] and were taught the truth that is in [harmony with] Jesus.

1 John 2:27

And this is important to you: The “special gift,” which you received from God [See verse 20], continues to live in your hearts, [so that] you do not need anyone to teach you [anything different]. But, since this same “special gift” teaches you concerning everything that is true, and [what it teaches] is not false, you should continue to live in [fellowship with] Christ.