Ephesians 2:16
and that he may reconcile both in one body to God through the cross, having slain the enmity on in.
1902 William Baxter Godbey NT
In The King James Version
And that he might reconcile both unto God in one body by the cross, having slain the enmity thereby:
In Context
Cross References
Romans 6:6knowing this, that our old man is crucified along with him, in order that the body of sin may be destroyed, that we may no longer serve sin;
Romans 8:7Therefore the mind of depravity is enmity toward God: for it is not subordinated to the law of God, for it is not able so to be.
Galatians 2:20I am crucified along with Christ; and I live no longer, but Christ lives in me; and the life which I now live in the flesh, I live by the faith of the Son of God, who loved me, and gave himself for me.
Colossians 1:20and through him, to reconcile all things unto himself, having made peace through the blood of his cross: through him, whether things upon the earth, or things in the heavens.
1 Peter 4:1Therefore Christ having suffered in the flesh, you also arm yourselves with the same mind: because the one having suffered in carnality has ceased from sin;
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 →