Ephesians 2:15

15 by 1abolishing in His flesh the enmity, which is 2the Law of commandments contained in ordinances, so that in Himself He might 3make the two into 4one new man, thus establishing 5peace,

Ephesians 2:15 In-Context

13 But now in Christ Jesus you who formerly were far off have been brought near by the blood of Christ.
14 For He Himself is our peace, who made both groups into one and broke down the barrier of the dividing wall,
15 by abolishing in His flesh the enmity, which is the Law of commandments contained in ordinances, so that in Himself He might make the two into one new man, thus establishing peace,
16 and might reconcile them both in one body to God through the cross, by it having put to death the enmity.
17 AND HE CAME AND PREACHED PEACE TO YOU WHO WERE FAR AWAY, AND PEACE TO THOSE WHO WERE NEAR;

Cross References 5

  • 1. Ephesians 2:16; Colossians 1:21
  • 2. Colossians 2:14, 20
  • 3. Galatians 3:28; Ephesians 2:10; Colossians 3:10, 11
  • 4. Galatians 3:28; Colossians 3:10
  • 5. Isaiah 9:6; Ephesians 2:14; Colossians 3:15

Footnotes 2

  • [a]. Or "the enmity, by abolishing in His flesh the Law"
  • [b]. Lit "create"
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