Ephesians 2:17

Translations

Modern

He came and preached peace to you who were far away and peace to those who were near.

Traditional

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

Literal

And having come, He preached good news: peace to you, the ones far off, and peace to those near.

Latin

Et veniens evangelizavit pacem vobis, qui longe fuistis, et pacem iis, qui prope.

Original

Greek

English

He came and preached peace to you who were far away and peace to those who were near.

Notes

Ephesians 2:17

far 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).

Ephesians 2:11–22

Paul now focuses on the grace God has given, particularly to Gentiles (non-Jews). God brought them into his family and united them with Jews in a new, unified, multiethnic community. This new community is the body of Christ, the church. Paul’s focus on including Gentiles suggests they might have experienced discrimination from Jewish Christians.

Theme notes and profiles

Paul (Saul) Circumcision Eating Together God’s Covenant Love God’s Sabbath Rest Jews and Gentiles (Non-Jews) Living for Christ The Church The Good News Message The Grace of God The Message of Reconciliation

Related verses

Isaiah 57:19–21
…bringing praise to their lips. Peace, peace to those far and near,” says the LORD, “and I will heal them.”
Acts 10:36
He has sent this message to the people of Israel, proclaiming the gospel of peace through Jesus Christ, who is Lord of all.
Romans 5:1
Therefore, since we have been justified through faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ,
Acts 2:39
This promise belongs to you and your children and to all who are far off—to all whom the Lord our God will call to Himself.”
Ephesians 2:13–14
But now in Christ Jesus you who once were far away have been brought near through the blood of Christ.
Deuteronomy 4:7
For what nation is great enough to have a god as near to them as the LORD our God is to us whenever we call on Him?
Psalm 148:14
He has raised up a horn for His people, the praise of all His saints, of Israel, a people near to Him. Hallelujah!
Isaiah 52:7
How beautiful on the mountains are the feet of those who bring good news, who proclaim peace, who bring good tidings, who proclaim salvation, who say to Zion, “Your God reigns!”
Zechariah 9:10
And I will cut off the chariot from Ephraim and the horse from Jerusalem, and the bow of war will be broken. Then He will proclaim peace to the nations. His dominion will extend from sea to sea, and from the Euphrates to the ends of the earth.
2 Corinthians 5:20
Therefore we are ambassadors for Christ, as though God were making His appeal through us. We implore you on behalf of Christ: Be reconciled to God.
Psalm 147:19–20
He declares His word to Jacob, His statutes and judgments to Israel.
Luke 2:14
“Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace to men on whom His favor rests!”

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