Surely you heard of Him and were taught in Him—in keeping with the truth that is in Jesus—
Parallel translations
- WEB if indeed you heard him, and were taught in him, even as truth is in Jesus:
- KJV If so be that ye have heard him, and have been taught by him, as the truth is in Jesus:
- NKJV if indeed you have heard Him and have been taught by Him, as the truth is in Jesus:
- NASB if indeed you have heard Him and have been taught in Him, just as truth is in Jesus,
- NLT Since you have heard about Jesus and have learned the truth that comes from him,
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Quick answer
If they truly heard and were taught in Christ, they received the truth that is in Jesus. Genuine instruction in Christ carries moral and transforming truth.
Overview
Paul reminds his readers of the teaching they received when they came to faith, summed up as 'truth is in Jesus.' Jesus himself is the embodiment and standard of truth. What follows (verses 22-24) unpacks the content of that truth: putting off the old self and putting on the new.
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- 1 Jn 5:20And we know that the Son of God has come and has given us understanding, so that we may know Him who is true; and we are in Him who is true—in His Son Jesus Christ. He is the true God and eternal life.
- Eph 1:13And in Him, having heard and believed the word of truth—the gospel of your salvation—you were sealed with the promised Holy Spirit,
- Heb 3:7–8Therefore, as the Holy Spirit says: “Today, if you hear His voice,
- 1 Jn 5:10–12Whoever believes in the Son of God has this testimony within him; whoever does not believe God has made Him out to be a liar, because he has not believed in the testimony that God has given about His Son.
- John 14:17the Spirit of truth. The world cannot receive Him, because it neither sees Him nor knows Him. But you do know Him, for He abides with you and will be in you.
- Col 2:7rooted and built up in Him, established in the faith as you were taught, and overflowing with thankfulness.
- John 10:27My sheep listen to My voice; I know them, and they follow Me.
- John 14:6Jesus answered, “I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through Me.
- 2 Cor 11:10As surely as the truth of Christ is in me, this boasting of mine will not be silenced in the regions of Achaia.
- Ps 85:10–11Loving devotion and faithfulness have joined together; righteousness and peace have kissed.
- Luke 10:16Whoever listens to you listens to Me; whoever rejects you rejects Me; and whoever rejects Me rejects the One who sent Me.”
- Matt 17:5While Peter was still speaking, a bright cloud enveloped them, and a voice from the cloud said, “This is My beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased. Listen to Him!”
- John 1:17For the law was given through Moses; grace and truth came through Jesus Christ.
- 2 Cor 1:20For all the promises of God are “Yes” in Christ. And so through Him, our “Amen” is spoken to the glory of God.
- Ps 45:4In your splendor ride forth in victory on behalf of truth and humility and justice; may your right hand show your awesome deeds.
- Acts 3:22–23For Moses said, ‘The Lord your God will raise up for you a prophet like me from among your brothers. You must listen to Him in everything He tells you.
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