Ephesians 4:20
But ye did not so learn Christ (umeiv de oux outwv emaqete ton Xriston). In sharp contrast to pagan life (outwv). Second aorist active indicative of manqanw.
18 having their understanding darkened, being alienated from the life of God, because of the ignorance that is in them, because of the ablindness of their heart;
19 awho, being past feeling, bhave given themselves over to lewdness, to work all uncleanness with greediness.
20 But you have not so learned Christ,
21 if indeed you have heard Him and have been taught by Him, as the truth is in Jesus:
22 that you aput off, concerning your former conduct, the old man which grows corrupt according to the deceitful lusts,
23 and abe renewed in the spirit of your mind,
24 and that you aput on the new man which was created according to God, in true righteousness and holiness.
Do Not Grieve the Spirit
25 Therefore, putting away lying, a“Let each one of you speak truth with his neighbor,” for bwe are members of one another.
26 a“Be angry, and do not sin”: do not let the sun go down on your wrath,
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