Ephesians 2:16
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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- 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 2:16
Sense 1: Power or strength. Sense 2: An auxiliary expressing possibility or permission.
Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references
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
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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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.
16And that he might reconcile both unto God in one body by the cross, having slain the enmity thereby:
16And that he might reconcile both vnto God in one body by the crosse, hauing slaine the enmitie ‖thereby,
Selected passage17And came and preached peace to you which were afar off, and to them that were nigh.
17And came, and preached peace to you, which were afarre off, and to them that were nigh.