Ephesians 2:17

He came with the good news of peace for you who were far off, and of peace for those who were near;

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In The King James Version

And came and preached peace to you which were afar off, and to them that were nigh.

In Context

16And when, on the cross, he had destroyed their mutual enmity, he sought by means of his cross to reconcile them both to God, united in one body.

18for it is through him that we, the Jews and the Gentiles, united in the one Spirit, are now able to approach the Father.

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Cross References

Psalms 75:1We praise you, God, we praise you: we would call on your name and declare your wonders.

Psalms 85:10Kindness and loyalty meet; peace and righteousness kiss.

Psalms 148:14He has lifted his people to honor. Wherefore this chorus of praise from his saints, from Israel, the people who stand in his fellowship. Hallelujah.

Zechariah 9:10He will cut off chariots from Ephraim, and war horses from Jerusalem. The battle bow will be cut off, and he will speak peace to the nations. His rule will be from sea to sea, from the river to the ends of the earth.

Luke 2:14“glory to God on high, and on earth peace among those in whom he finds pleasure.”

Matthew Henry on Ephesians 2:15-22

The Union of Jews and Gentiles. ( a. d. 61.) 14 For he is our peace, who hath made both one, and hath broken down the middle wall of partition between us; 15 Having abolished in his flesh the enmity, even the law of commandments contained in ordinances; for to make in himself of twain one new man, so making peace; 16 And that he might reconcile both unto God in one body by the cross, having slain the enmity thereby: 17 And came and preached peace to you which were afar off, and to them that were nigh. 18 For… Read the whole commentary →

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