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Eph 4:21. Εἶγε, if so be that [or rather as the Indic, follows, Since, seeing that ye have heard]) The particle does not diminish, but increases the strength of the admonition.-αὐτὸν, Him) This word, and in [Engl. Vers. by] Him, which presently occurs, are brought in here from the following clause: as you, Gal 4:11. To hear Christ has a fuller meaning than to hear of Christ.-ἠκούσατε, ye have heard) Even the first hearing about Christ takes away sins.-ἐν αὐτῷ, in Him) i.e. in His name, as to what concerns Him.-ἐδιδάχθητε, ye have been taught) you have received the doctrine. The consequent of hearing and of being taught is to learn [ἐμάθετε, Eph 4:20].-καθὼς, even as) i.e. so as: comp. καθὼς, in such a way as, 1Co 8:2, so, as the truth is really in Jesus. The antithesis is according to, Eph 4:22 [your former conversation-according to the deceitful lusts].-ἀλήθεια, the truth) This is opposed to heathen vanity in general, Eph 4:17; and is resumed Eph 4:24, that it may receive a fuller discussion. Truth, viz. the true knowledge of the true God.-ἐν τῷ Ἰησοῦ, in Jesus) Those who believe in Jesus, speak the truth, 1Jn 2:8.