Ephesians 2:16-18

16As a single group, Christ brought Jews and Gentiles back to God. He stopped them from hating each other. He did this by his death on the cross.

17When Christ came, he told people God's good news about peace. He told that message to you Gentiles, who were far away from God. He also told it to us Jews, who were near to God.

18Now we all have received the same Holy Spirit, because of what Christ has done for us. As a result, we can all come near to God the Father.