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Ephesians 2:16–18

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And that he might reconcile both unto God in one body by the cross, having slain the enmity thereby:
And came and preached peace to you which were afar off, and to them that were nigh.
For through him we both have access by one Spirit unto the Father.
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From verse 16

  1. Colossians 1:20–22Rank 1 from verse 16
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    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:

  2. Romans 5:10Rank 2 from verse 16
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    10For if, when we were enemies, we were reconciled to God by the death of his Son, much more, being reconciled, we shall be saved by his life.

  3. 2 Corinthians 5:18–21Rank 3 from verse 16
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    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.

  4. Colossians 2:14Rank 4 from verse 16
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    14Blotting out the handwriting of ordinances that was against us, which was contrary to us, and took it out of the way, nailing it to his cross;

  5. 1 Peter 4:1–2Rank 5 from verse 16
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    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.

From verse 17

  1. Isaiah 57:19–21Rank 1 from verse 17
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    19I create the fruit of the lips; Peace, peace to him that is far off, and to him that is near, saith the Lord; and I will heal him.

    20But the wicked are like the troubled sea, when it cannot rest, whose waters cast up mire and dirt.

    21There is no peace, saith my God, to the wicked.

  2. Acts 10:36Rank 2 from verse 17
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    36The word which God sent unto the children of Israel, preaching peace by Jesus Christ: (he is Lord of all:)

  3. Romans 5:1Rank 3 from verse 17
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    1THEREFORE being justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ:

  4. Acts 2:39Rank 4 from verse 17
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    39For the promise is unto you, and to your children, and to all that are afar off, even as many as the Lord our God shall call.

  5. Deuteronomy 4:7Rank 5 from verse 17
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    7For what nation is there so great, who hath God so nigh unto them, as the Lord our God is in all things that we call upon him for?

From verse 18

  1. 1 Corinthians 12:13Rank 1 from verse 18
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    13For by one Spirit are we all baptized into one body, whether we be Jews or Gentiles, whether we be bond or free; and have been all made to drink into one Spirit.

  2. Ephesians 3:12Rank 2 from verse 18
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    12In whom we have boldness and access with confidence by the faith of him.

  3. Romans 5:2Rank 3 from verse 18
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    2By whom also we have access by faith into this grace wherein we stand, and rejoice in hope of the glory of God.

  4. Ephesians 4:4Rank 4 from verse 18
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    4There is one body, and one Spirit, even as ye are called in one hope of your calling;

  5. John 14:6Rank 5 from verse 18
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    6Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me.

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Ephesians 2:16

COMBINED MEANING

might

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Sense 1: Power or strength. Sense 2: An auxiliary expressing possibility or permission.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

reconcile

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Sense 1: To restore to peace, agreement, fellowship, or favour. Sense 2: To cleanse or make atonement.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Cawdrey 1604

COMBINED MEANING

in

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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.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

body

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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

COMBINED MEANING

cross

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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

COMBINED MEANING

enmity

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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

DEFINED WORDS

Ephesians 2:17

COMBINED MEANING

peace

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Freedom from war, strife, disturbance, or inward trouble; quietness, reconciliation, safety, or well-being.

Meaning drawn from: Direct Scripture definition · KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

you

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The second-person plural pronoun referring to those being addressed.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

COMBINED MEANING

which

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1. An interrogative or relative pronoun identifying one or more persons or things from a stated or implied set. 2. That which; what.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

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afar

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Sense 1: At or from a great distance. Sense 2: Figuratively, remote, estranged, or absent.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

COMBINED MEANING

nigh

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Near or close in place, time, relationship, kinship, condition, access, or degree; approaching, drawing close, at hand, or almost.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

DEFINED WORDS

Ephesians 2:18

COMBINED MEANING

for

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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.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

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spirit

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Sense 1: An immaterial living or personal being distinct from a body. Sense 2: The inward life, disposition, mind, or courage of a person. Sense 3: The Holy Spirit, the divine Spirit of God.

Meaning drawn from: Direct Scripture definition · KJV context and cross-references

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father

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Sense 1: A male parent or begetter. Sense 2: An ancestor, forefather, founder, source, originator, chief, elder, or one bearing paternal authority and care. Sense 3: God as Father, including the Father of Jesus Christ and of those described as his children.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

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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;

16And that he might reconcile both unto God in one body by the cross, having slain the enmity thereby:

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17And came and preached peace to you which were afar off, and to them that were nigh.

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18For through him we both have access by one Spirit unto the Father.

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19Now therefore ye are no more strangers and foreigners, but fellowcitizens with the saints, and of the household of God;

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