Ephesians 2:15–16
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;
Hauing abolished in his flesh the enmitie, euen the Lawe of Commandements conteined in Ordinances, for to make in himselfe, of twaine, one newe man, so making peace.
And that he might reconcile both unto God in one body by the cross, having slain the enmity thereby:
And that he might reconcile both vnto God in one body by the crosse, hauing slaine the enmitie ‖thereby,
Original 1611 marginTranslation notes and cross-references are kept distinct.
- ‖Alternative wordingOr, in himselfe.
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From verse 15
- Colossians 2:14Rank 1 from verse 15
- Galatians 3:10Rank 2 from verse 15
10For as many as are of the works of the law are under the curse: for it is written, Cursed is every one that continueth not in all things which are written in the book of the law to do them.
10For as many as are of the works of the lawe, are vnder the curse: for it is written, *Cursed is euery one that continueth not in all things which are written in the booke of the Law to doe them.
- Colossians 1:21–22Rank 3 from verse 15
21And you, that were sometime alienated and enemies in your mind by wicked works, yet now hath he reconciled
22In the body of his flesh through death, to present you holy and unblameable and unreproveable in his sight:
21And you that were sometimes alienated, and enemies ‖in your minde by wicked workes, yet now hath hee reconciled,
22In the body of his flesh through death, to present you holy & vnblameable, and vnreprooueable in his sight,
- Hebrews 8:13Rank 4 from verse 15
- Colossians 2:20Rank 5 from verse 15
- Colossians 3:10Rank 6 from verse 15
- Galatians 3:28Rank 7 from verse 15
- Galatians 6:15Rank 8 from verse 15
- 2 Corinthians 5:17Rank 9 from verse 15
- Ephesians 4:16Rank 10 from verse 15
16From whom the whole body fitly joined together and compacted by that which every joint supplieth, according to the effectual working in the measure of every part, maketh increase of the body unto the edifying of itself in love.
16*From whom the whole body fitly ioyned together, and compacted by that which euery ioynt supplyeth, according to the effectuall working in the measure of euery part, maketh increase of the body, vnto the edifying of it selfe in loue.
- Hebrews 10:1–10Rank 11 from verse 15
1FOR the law having a shadow of good things to come, and not the very image of the things, can never with those sacrifices which they offered year by year continually make the comers thereunto perfect.
2For then would they not have ceased to be offered? because that the worshippers once purged should have had no more conscience of sins.
3But in those sacrifices there is a remembrance again made of sins every year.
4For it is not possible that the blood of bulls and of goats should take away sins.
5Wherefore when he cometh into the world, he saith, Sacrifice and offering thou wouldest not, but a body hast thou prepared me:
6In burnt offerings and sacrifices for sin thou hast had no pleasure.
7Then said I, Lo, I come (in the volume of the book it is written of me,) to do thy will, O God.
8Above when he said, Sacrifice and offering and burnt offerings and offering for sin thou wouldest not, neither hadst pleasure therein; which are offered by the law;
9Then said he, Lo, I come to do thy will, O God. He taketh away the first, that he may establish the second.
10By the which will we are sanctified through the offering of the body of Jesus Christ once for all.
1¶ For the Law hauing a shadow of good things to come, and not the very Image of the things, can neuer with those sacrifices which they offered yeere by yeere continually, make the commers thereunto perfect:
2For then would they not haue ceased to be offered, because that the worshippers once purged, should haue had no more conscience of sinnes?
3But in those sacrifices there is a remembrance againe made of sinnes euery yeere.
4For it is not possible that the blood of Bulles and of Goats, should take away sinnes.
5Wherefore when hee commeth into the world, he saith, Sacrifice and offering thou wouldest not, but a body hast thou ‖prepared mee:
6In burnt offerings, and sacrifices for sinne thou hast had no pleasure:
7Then said I, Loe, I come. (In the volume of the booke it is written of me) to doe thy will, O God.
8Aboue when hee said, Sacrifice, and offering, and burnt offerings, and offering for sinne thou wouldest not, neither hadst pleasure therein, which are offered by the Law:
9Then said he, Loe, I come to doe thy will (O God:) He taketh away the first, that he may establish the second.
10By the which will wee are sanctified, through the offering of the body of Iesus Christ once for all.
- Hebrews 7:16Rank 12 from verse 15
- Hebrews 9:9–10Rank 13 from verse 15
9Which was a figure for the time then present, in which were offered both gifts and sacrifices, that could not make him that did the service perfect, as pertaining to the conscience;
10Which stood only in meats and drinks, and divers washings, and carnal ordinances, imposed on them until the time of reformation.
9Which was a figure for the time then present, in which were offred both gifts and sacrifices, that could not make him that did the seruice perfect, as pertayning to the conscience,
10 Which stood onely in meates and drinkes, and diuers washings, and ‖carnall ordinances imposed on them vntill the time of reformation.
- Hebrews 10:19–22Rank 14 from verse 15
19Having therefore, brethren, boldness to enter into the holiest by the blood of Jesus,
20By a new and living way, which he hath consecrated for us, through the veil, that is to say, his flesh;
21And having an high priest over the house of God;
22Let us draw near with a true heart in full assurance of faith, having our hearts sprinkled from an evil conscience, and our bodies washed with pure water.
19Hauing therefore, brethren, ‖boldnesse to enter into the Holiest by the blood of Iesus,
20By a new and liuing way which hee hath ‖consecrated for vs, through the vaile, that is to say, His flesh:
21And hauing an high Priest ouer the house of God:
22Let vs drawe neere with a true heart in full assurance of faith, hauing our hearts sprinkled from an euill conscience, and our bodies washed with pure water.
- Hebrews 9:23Rank 15 from verse 15
23It was therefore necessary that the patterns of things in the heavens should be purified with these; but the heavenly things themselves with better sacrifices than these.
23 It was therefore necessary that the patterns of things in the heauens should bee purified with these, but the heauenly things themselues with better sacrifices then these.
From verse 16
- Colossians 1:20–22Rank 1 from verse 16
20And, having made peace through the blood of his cross, by him to reconcile all things unto himself; by him, I say, whether they be things in earth, or things in heaven.
21And you, that were sometime alienated and enemies in your mind by wicked works, yet now hath he reconciled
22In the body of his flesh through death, to present you holy and unblameable and unreproveable in his sight:
20And (‖hauing made peace through the blood of his crosse) by him to reconcile all things vnto himself, by him, I say, whether they bee things in earth, or things in heauen.
21And you that were sometimes alienated, and enemies ‖in your minde by wicked workes, yet now hath hee reconciled,
22In the body of his flesh through death, to present you holy & vnblameable, and vnreprooueable in his sight,
- Romans 5:10Rank 2 from verse 16
- 2 Corinthians 5:18–21Rank 3 from verse 16
18And all things are of God, who hath reconciled us to himself by Jesus Christ, and hath given to us the ministry of reconciliation;
19To wit, that God was in Christ, reconciling the world unto himself, not imputing their trespasses unto them; and hath committed unto us the word of reconciliation.
20Now then we are ambassadors for Christ, as though God did beseech you by us: we pray you in Christ’s stead, be ye reconciled to God.
21For he hath made him to be sin for us, who knew no sin; that we might be made the righteousness of God in him.
18And all things are of God, who hath reconciled vs to himselfe by Iesus Christ, and hath giuen to vs the ministery of reconciliation,
19To wit, that God was in Christ, reconciling the world vnto himselfe, not imputing their trespasses vnto them, and hath †committed vnto vs the word of reconciliation.
20Now then we are Ambassadors for Christ, as though God did beseech you by vs; we pray you in Christs stead, that be ye reconciled to God.
21For he hath made him to be sinne for vs, who knewe no sinne, that wee might bee made the righteousnesse of God in him.
- Colossians 2:14Rank 4 from verse 16
- 1 Peter 4:1–2Rank 5 from verse 16
1FORASMUCH then as Christ hath suffered for us in the flesh, arm yourselves likewise with the same mind: for he that hath suffered in the flesh hath ceased from sin;
2That he no longer should live the rest of his time in the flesh to the lusts of men, but to the will of God.
1¶ For asmuch then as Christ hath suffered for vs in the flesh, arme your selues likewise with the same minde: for hee that hath suffered in the flesh, hath ceassed from sinne:
2That he no longer should liue the rest of his time in the flesh, to the lusts of men, but to the will of God.
- Galatians 2:20Rank 6 from verse 16
20I am crucified with Christ: nevertheless I live; yet not I, but Christ liveth 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.
20I am crucified with Christ. Neuertheles, I liue, yet not I, but Christ liueth in me, and the life which I now liue in the flesh, I liue by the faith of the sonne of God, who loued mee, and gaue himselfe for me.
- Ephesians 2:15Rank 7 from verse 16
15Having 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;
15Hauing abolished in his flesh the enmitie, euen the Lawe of Commandements conteined in Ordinances, for to make in himselfe, of twaine, one newe man, so making peace.
- Romans 6:6Rank 8 from verse 16
- Romans 8:3Rank 9 from verse 16
3For what the law could not do, in that it was weak through the flesh, God sending his own Son in the likeness of sinful flesh, and for sin, condemned sin in the flesh:
3For what the law could not doe, in that it was weake through the flesh, God sending his owne Sonne, in the likenesse of sinnefull flesh, and ‖for sinne condemned sinne in the flesh:
- Romans 8:7Rank 10 from verse 16
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Ephesians 2:15
Past-tense, participial, or adjectival form of abolish, meaning to destroy or do away with completely.
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1. A preposition marking position, presence, state, circumstance, manner, means, sphere, reference, relation, association, or participation. 2. As an adverb, inward, inside, or into the place or position referred to.
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Sense 1: The soft substance of the body. Sense 2: The body, human nature, kindred, or mankind.
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Hostility, opposition, hatred, or the state of being enemies rather than at peace or reconciled.
Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828
1. Used to emphasize, include, or precisely identify what is meant: indeed, precisely, or namely. 2. Used to mark a boundary, endpoint, or full reach in place, time, or degree: up to, as far as, or through. 3. In ‘even as,’ ‘even so,’ and like constructions, just as, exactly so, or in the same manner. 4. The evening, or close of day. 5. Equal, level, identical, balanced, or uniform.
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Sense 1: An authoritative rule, command, ordinance, instruction, standard, or body of requirements. Sense 2: The writings containing such instruction. Sense 3: A governing principle, power, regular order, or civil rule. Sense 4: In family compounds, relationship by marriage.
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commandments
Commands, orders, or prescribed requirements issued by one who commands.
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Past-tense, participial, or adjectival form of contain. Sense 1: To hold or be capable of holding within limits or capacity. Sense 2: To restrain oneself; to exercise self-control.
Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828
1. In behalf of or in the place of. 2. With respect to, concerning, or toward. 3. Because of or on account of. 4. During or throughout. 5. In order to obtain or reach. 6. As a conjunction, because or seeing that.
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To form, create, produce, cause, appoint, perform, or render into a stated condition.
Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Skeat 1893
Two persons or things considered together or separately; a pair or both of two.
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Recently made, begun, known, or received; fresh, different, or not old.
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1. A human being or person. 2. Mankind collectively. 3. A male person.
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Freedom from war, strife, disturbance, or inward trouble; quietness, reconciliation, safety, or well-being.
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Ephesians 2:16
Sense 1: Power or strength. Sense 2: An auxiliary expressing possibility or permission.
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Sense 1: To restore to peace, agreement, fellowship, or favour. Sense 2: To cleanse or make atonement.
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The one true God.
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1. A preposition marking position, presence, state, circumstance, manner, means, sphere, reference, relation, association, or participation. 2. As an adverb, inward, inside, or into the place or position referred to.
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Sense 1: The material frame of a person or creature. Sense 2: A visible form, mass, or main substance. Sense 3: A unified whole or company composed of members. Sense 4: Substantial reality distinguished from a shadow.
Meaning drawn from: Direct Scripture definition · KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828
Sense 1: An instrument of execution formed of two pieces of timber crossing each other, used for crucifixion. Sense 2: By reference to Christ, his crucifixion and death upon it. Sense 3: A burden of suffering or self-denial borne in following Christ.
Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828
Killed, put to death, struck down, or slaughtered.
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Hostility, opposition, hatred, or the state of being enemies rather than at peace or reconciled.
Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828
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2:11Wherefore remember, that ye being in time past Gentiles in the flesh, who are called Uncircumcision by that which is called the Circumcision in the flesh made by hands;
2:11Wherefore remember that ye being in time passed Gentiles in the flesh, who are called vncircumcision by that which is called the Circumcision in the flesh made by hands,
2:12That at that time ye were without Christ, being aliens from the commonwealth of Israel, and strangers from the covenants of promise, having no hope, and without God in the world:
2:12That at that time yee were without Christ, being aliens from the common wealth of Israel, and strangers from the couenants of promise, hauing no hope, & without God in the world.
2:13But now in Christ Jesus ye who sometimes were far off are made nigh by the blood of Christ.
2:13But now in Christ Iesus, ye who sometimes were far off, are made nigh by the blood of Christ.
2:14For he is our peace, who hath made both one, and hath broken down the middle wall of partition between us;
2:14For hee is our peace, who hath made both one, and hath broken downe the middle wall of partition betweene vs:
2:15Having 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;
2:15Hauing abolished in his flesh the enmitie, euen the Lawe of Commandements conteined in Ordinances, for to make in himselfe, of twaine, one newe man, so making peace.
Selected passage2:16And that he might reconcile both unto God in one body by the cross, having slain the enmity thereby:
2:16And that he might reconcile both vnto God in one body by the crosse, hauing slaine the enmitie ‖thereby,
Selected passage2:17And came and preached peace to you which were afar off, and to them that were nigh.
2:17And came, and preached peace to you, which were afarre off, and to them that were nigh.
2:18For through him we both have access by one Spirit unto the Father.
2:18For through him wee both haue an accesse by one Spirit vnto the Father.
2:19Now therefore ye are no more strangers and foreigners, but fellowcitizens with the saints, and of the household of God;
2:19Now therefore yee are no more strangers and forreiners; but fellow citizens with the Saints, and of the houshold of God,
2:20And are built upon the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Jesus Christ himself being the chief corner stone;
2:20And are built vpon the foundation of the Apostles and Prophets, Iesus Christ himselfe being the chiefe corner stone,
2:21In whom all the building fitly framed together groweth unto an holy temple in the Lord:
2:21In whom all the building fitly framed together, groweth vnto an holy Temple in the Lord:
2:22In whom ye also are builded together for an habitation of God through the Spirit.
2:22In whom you also are builded together for an habitation of God thorow the Spirit.