Ephesians 2:18

Translations

Modern

For through Him we both have access to the Father by one Spirit.

Traditional

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

Literal

For through Him we both have access in one Spirit to the Father.

Latin

Quoniam per ipsum habemus accessum ambo in uno Spiritu ad Patrem.

Original

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English

For through Him we both have access to the Father by one Spirit.

Notes

Ephesians 2:18

Because of Christ’s sacrifice for sins, both Jewish and Gentile believers receive the Holy Spirit. This allows them to approach God openly (see 3:12; compare Acts 10:34–37, 44–48; 1 Peter 3:18).

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 Jews and Gentiles (Non-Jews) Living for Christ The Church The Good News Message The Grace of God The Message of Reconciliation

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