New American Standard Bible 1995
Ephesians 2:17
Ephesians 2:17 in other versions
- King James Version (KJV)And came and preached peace to you which were afar off, and to them that were nigh.
- New International Version (NIV)He came and preached peace to you who were far away and peace to those who were near.
- English Standard Version (ESV)And he came and preached peace to you who were far off and peace to those who were near.
- New King James Version (NKJV)And He came and preached peace to you who were afar off and to those who were near.
Context of Ephesians 2:17
15by abolishing in His flesh the enmity, which is the Law of commandments contained in ordinances, so that in Himself He might make the two into one new man, thus establishing peace, 16and might reconcile them both in one body to God through the cross, by it having put to death the enmity. And He came and preached peace to you who were far away, and peace to those who were near; 18for through Him we both have our access in one Spirit to the Father. 19So then you are no longer strangers and aliens, but you are fellow citizens with the saints, and are of God’s household,
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καὶ ἐλθὼν εὐηγγελίσατο εἰρήνην ὑμῖν τοῖς μακρὰν καὶ εἰρήνην τοῖς ἐγγύς,Read the interlinear
Cross-references for Ephesians 2:17
- Psalms 85:10Lovingkindness and truth have met together; Righteousness and peace have kissed each other.
- Isaiah 27:5Or let him rely on My protection, Let him make peace with Me, Let him make peace with Me.”
- Isaiah 52:7How lovely on the mountains Are the feet of him who brings good news, Who announces peace And brings good news of happiness, Who announces salvation, And says to Zion, “Your God reigns!”
- Isaiah 57:19Creating the praise of the lips. Peace, peace to him who is far and to him who is near,” Says the Lord, “and I will heal him.”
- Zechariah 9:10I will cut off the chariot from Ephraim And the horse from Jerusalem; And the bow of war will be cut off. And He will speak peace to the nations; And His dominion will be from sea to sea, And from the River to the ends of the earth.
- Matthew 10:13If the house is worthy, give it your blessing of peace. But if it is not worthy, take back your blessing of peace.
- Luke 2:14“Glory to God in the highest, And on earth peace among men with whom He is pleased.”
- Luke 15:5When he has found it, he lays it on his shoulders, rejoicing.
- Acts 2:39For the promise is for you and your children and for all who are far off, as many as the Lord our God will call to Himself.”
- Acts 10:36The word which He sent to the sons of Israel, preaching peace through Jesus Christ (He is Lord of all)--
- Romans 5:1Therefore, having been justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ,
- 2 Corinthians 5:20Therefore, we are ambassadors for Christ, as though God were making an appeal through us; we beg you on behalf of Christ, be reconciled to God.
- Ephesians 2:13But now in Christ Jesus you who formerly were far off have been brought near by the blood of Christ.
- Deuteronomy 4:7For what great nation is there that has a god so near to it as is the Lord our God whenever we call on Him?
- Psalms 75:1We give thanks to You, O God, we give thanks, For Your name is near; Men declare Your wondrous works.
- Psalms 76:1God is known in Judah; His name is great in Israel.
Commentaries on Ephesians 2:17
- Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 17And came and preached peace - Proclaimed the readiness of God to forgive and save both Jews and Gentiles. See the note on Ephesians 2:13.Read the comment
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 17And came and preached peace - That is, the system of religion which he proclaimed, was adapted to produce peace with God. This he preached personally to those who “were nigh,” that is, the Jews; to those who were “afar off “ - the Gentiles - he preached it by his apostles. He was the author of the system which proclaimed salvation to both. The word “peace” here refers to reconciliation with God. To you which were afar off, - see the notes at Ephesians…Read the comment
- Matthew Henry Concise Commentary · v. 14-18Verses 14-18 Jesus Christ made peace by the sacrifice of himself; in every sense Christ was their Peace, the author, centre, and substance of their being at peace with God, and of their union with the Jewish believers in one church. Through the person, sacrifice, and mediation of Christ, sinners are allowed to draw near to God as a Father, and are brought with acceptance into his presence, with their worship and services, under the teaching of the Holy…Read the comment
- Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 17far away … near: This verse might refer to Isaiah 57:19. The Greek text does not include the words Gentiles and Jews, but they are implied (see Ephesians 2:13; see also study note on 1:12–13).Read the comment
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 1717. Translate, "He came and announced glad tidings of peace." "He came" of His own free love, and "announced peace" with His own mouth to the apostles (Lu 24:36; Joh 20:19, 21, 26); and by them to others, through His Spirit present in His Church (Joh 14:18). Ac 26:23 is strictly parallel; after His resurrection "He showed light to the people ('them that were nigh') and to the Gentiles ('you that were afar off')," by His Spirit in His ministers (compare…Read the comment
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Commentaries on Ephesians 2
- Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
- Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
- Tyndale Open Study Notes
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
- Calvin’s Commentaries
- John Wesley’s Notes
- Illustrated New Testament
- Burkitt’s Expository Notes
- Darby Translation Notes
- Family Bible Notes
- Geneva Bible Translation Notes
- Kingcomments
- Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
- Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
- The People’s New Testament
- Robertson’s Word Pictures
- Scofield Reference Notes, 1917 Edition
- Original Douay–Rheims Annotations
- Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
- EGW Writings
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