Ephesians 4:20

"You, however, did not come to know Christ that way...." — Ephesians 4:20 reveals truths about God's character and His purposes. This passage has been a source of comfort, guidance, and inspiration for believers across generations.

“You, however, did not come to know Christ that way.”

Ephesians 4:20 (NIV)

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Ephesians 4:19

Having lost all sensitivity, they have given themselves over to sensuality so as to indulge in every kind of impurity, with a continual lust for more.

Ephesians 4:21

Surely you heard of him and were taught in him in accordance with the truth that is in Jesus.

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John

“The Word Became FleshIn the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.”

— John 1:1

What is this verse about?

Ephesians 4:20 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Ephesians. This verse comes from chapter 4, which can be read in full at the Ephesians chapter 4 page. Understanding the surrounding passages helps illuminate the deeper meaning of this verse.

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John 14:6

Jesus answered, “I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.

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I lift up my eyes to the hills— where does my help come from?

Psalms 121:2

My help comes from the Lord, the Maker of heaven and earth.

2 Corinthians 5:17

Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; the old has gone, the new has come!

Matthew 11:28

“Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.

1 Corinthians 13:10

but when perfection comes, the imperfect disappears.

Ephesians 4:29

Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building others up according to their needs, that it may benefit those who listen.

Ephesians 6:13

Therefore put on the full armor of God, so that when the day of evil comes, you may be able to stand your ground, and after you have done everything, to stand.

A short prayer

Heavenly Father, thank You for the truth revealed in Ephesians 4:20. Open my heart to receive Your Word and transform my life. Help me apply this Scripture faithfully and share its hope with others. In Jesus' name, Amen.