If so be that ye have heard him, and have been taught by him, as the truth is in Jesus:
Parallel translations
- WEB if indeed you heard him, and were taught in him, even as truth is in Jesus:
- BSB Surely you heard of Him and were taught in Him—in keeping with the truth that 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 is come, and hath given us an understanding, that we may know him that is true, and we are in him that is true, even in his Son Jesus Christ. This is the true God, and eternal life.
- Eph 1:13In whom ye also trusted, after that ye heard the word of truth, the gospel of your salvation: in whom also after that ye believed, ye were sealed with that holy Spirit of promise,
- Heb 3:7–8Wherefore (as the Holy Ghost saith, To day if ye will hear his voice,
- 1 Jn 5:10–12He that believeth on the Son of God hath the witness in himself: he that believeth not God hath made him a liar; because he believeth not the record that God gave of his Son.
- John 14:17Even the Spirit of truth; whom the world cannot receive, because it seeth him not, neither knoweth him: but ye know him; for he dwelleth with you, and shall be in you.
- Col 2:7Rooted and built up in him, and stablished in the faith, as ye have been taught, abounding therein with thanksgiving.
- John 10:27My sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they follow me:
- John 14:6Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me.
- 2 Cor 11:10As the truth of Christ is in me, no man shall stop me of this boasting in the regions of Achaia.
- Ps 85:10–11Mercy and truth are met together; righteousness and peace have kissed each other.
- Luke 10:16He that heareth you heareth me; and he that despiseth you despiseth me; and he that despiseth me despiseth him that sent me.
- Matt 17:5While he yet spake, behold, a bright cloud overshadowed them: and behold a voice out of the cloud, which said, This is my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased; hear ye him.
- John 1:17For the law was given by Moses, but grace and truth came by Jesus Christ.
- 2 Cor 1:20For all the promises of God in him are yea, and in him Amen, unto the glory of God by us.
- Ps 45:4And in thy majesty ride prosperously because of truth and meekness and righteousness; and thy right hand shall teach thee terrible things.
- Acts 3:22–23For Moses truly said unto the fathers, A prophet shall the Lord your God raise up unto you of your brethren, like unto me; him shall ye hear in all things whatsoever he shall say unto you.
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