New English Translation
Ephesians 2:17
17And he came and preached peace to you who were far off and peace to those who were near,
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
15when he nullified in his flesh the law of commandments in decrees. He did this to create in himself one new man out of two, thus making peace, 16and to reconcile them both in one body to God through the cross, by which the hostility has been killed. And he came and preached peace to you who were far off and peace to those who were near, 18so that through him we both have access in one Spirit to the Father. 19So then you are no longer foreigners and noncitizens, but you are fellow citizens with the saints and members of God’s household,
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καὶ ἐλθὼν εὐηγγελίσατο εἰρήνην ὑμῖν τοῖς μακρὰν καὶ εἰρήνην τοῖς ἐγγύς,Read the interlinear
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Cross-references for Ephesians 2:17
- Psalms 85:10Loyal love and faithfulness meet; deliverance and peace greet each other with a kiss.
- Isaiah 27:5unless they became my subjects and made peace with me; let them make peace with me.
- Isaiah 52:7How delightful it is to see approaching over the mountains the feet of a messenger who announces peace, a messenger who brings good news, who announces deliverance, who says to Zion, “Your God reigns!”
- Isaiah 57:19I am the one who gives them reason to celebrate. Complete prosperity is available both to those who are far away and those who are nearby,” says the Lord, “and I will heal them.
- Zechariah 9:10I will remove the chariot from Ephraim and the warhorse from Jerusalem, and the battle bow will be removed. Then he will announce peace to the nations. His dominion will be from sea to sea and from the Euphrates River to the ends of the earth.
- Matthew 10:13And if the house is worthy, let your peace come on it, but if it is not worthy, let your peace return to you.
- Luke 2:14“Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace among people with whom he is pleased!”
- Luke 15:5Then when he has found it, he places it on his shoulders, rejoicing.
- Acts 2:39For the promise is for you and your children, and for all who are far away, as many as the Lord our God will call to himself.”
- Acts 10:36You know the message he sent to the people of Israel, proclaiming the good news of peace through Jesus Christ (he is Lord of all) –
- Romans 5:1Therefore, since we have been declared righteous 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 His plea through us. We plead with you on Christ’s behalf, “Be reconciled to God!”
- Ephesians 2:13But now in Christ Jesus you who used to be far away have been brought near by the blood of Christ.
- Deuteronomy 4:7In fact, what other great nation has a god so near to them like the Lord our God whenever we call on him?
- Psalms 75:1We give thanks to you, O God! We give thanks! You reveal your presence; people tell about your amazing deeds.
- Psalms 76:1God has revealed himself in Judah; in Israel his reputation is great.
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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