Contradiction with 1 John 3:6
This verse states that whoever abides in Christ does not sin, which contrasts with Ephesians 4:20's context of learning Christ, where the preceding verses acknowledge ongoing struggles with sin.
1 John 3:6: Whosoever abideth in him sinneth not: whosoever sinneth hath not seen him, neither known him.
Contradiction with Romans 3:23
This verse highlights the universality of sin and falling short of God's glory, contradicting the idea that learning Christ would imply an immediate turn from sin as understood in Ephesians 4:20.
Romans 3:23: For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God;
Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 7:20
This verse states there is not a just man on earth who does good and does not sin, conflicting with the notion of a transformative learning in Ephesians 4:20 that implies leaving sin behind.
Ecclesiastes 7:20: For [there is] not a just man upon earth, that doeth good, and sinneth not.
Contradiction with Isaiah 64:6
Describes all righteous acts as filthy rags, which can be seen as contradictory to Ephesians 4:20's implication of moral transformation through learning Christ.
Isaiah 64:6: But we are all as an unclean [thing], and all our righteousnesses [are] as filthy rags; and we all do fade as a leaf; and our iniquities, like the wind, have taken us away.
Contradiction with Romans 7:15-19
Expresses Paul's struggle with doing what he hates despite wanting to do good, contrasting with the expectation from Ephesians 4:20 about learning from Christ and eschewing past sinful behavior.
Romans 7:15-19: For that which I do I allow not: for what I would, that do I not; but what I hate, that do I. [allow: Gr. know]
Contradiction with 1 Kings 8:46
Acknowledges that there is no one who does not sin, conflicting with Ephesians 4:20's implication that learning Christ leads one away from sin.
1 Kings 8:46: If they sin against thee, (for [there is] no man that sinneth not,) and thou be angry with them, and deliver them to the enemy, so that they carry them away captives unto the land of the enemy, far or near;