Ephesians 2:16
Thus he reconciled us both in one body to God by his cross, on which he slew our enmity.
Montgomery New Testament
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 6:6For this we know, that our old self was crucified with Christ, in order that the slave of sin might be destroyed; so that we should no longer be in slavery to sin -
Romans 8:7For to be earthly minded is enmity against God; For such a mind is not subject to the Law of God, Nor can it be;
Galatians 2:20I have been crucified with Christ, so it is no longer I who am living, but it is Christ who is living in me; and the life I am now living in the flesh, I am living in faith of the Son of God who loved me and gave himself up for me.
Colossians 1:20and by him it chose to reconcile all things alike on earth or in heaven to himself; making peace by him, through the blood of his cross.
1 Peter 4:1Since, then, Christ suffered in the flesh, do you also ever arm yourselves with the same mind (because he who has suffered in the flesh has done with 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 →