KJV King James Version
And came and preached peace to you which were afar off, and to them that were nigh.
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Ephesians 2:17
And came and preached peace to you which were afar off, and to them that were nigh.
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BSB Berean Standard Bible
He came and preached peace to you who were far away and peace to those who were near.
WEB World English Bible
He came and preached peace to you who were far off and to those who were near.
ASV American Standard Version
and he came and preached peace to you that were far off, and peace to them that were nigh:
YLT Young’s Literal Translation
and having come, he did proclaim good news—peace to you—the far-off and the nigh,
Surrounding context — Ephesians 2
14 For he is our peace, who hath made both one, and hath broken down the middle wall of partition [between us];
15 Having 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;
16 And that he might reconcile both unto God in one body by the cross, having slain the enmity thereby:
17 And came and preached peace to you which were afar off, and to them that were nigh.
18 For through him we both have access by one Spirit unto the Father.
19 Now therefore ye are no more strangers and foreigners, but fellowcitizens with the saints, and of the household of God;
20 And are built upon the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Jesus Christ himself being the chief corner [stone];
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Isaiah 57:19-21I 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.Acts 10:36The word which [God] sent unto the children of Israel, preaching peace by Jesus Christ: (he is Lord of all:)Romans 5:1Therefore being justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ:Acts 2:39For 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.Psalm 148:14He also exalteth the horn of his people, the praise of all his saints; [even] of the children of Israel, a people near unto him. Praise ye the LORD.Deuteronomy 4:7For 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]?Ephesians 2:13-14But now in Christ Jesus ye who sometimes were far off are made nigh by the blood of Christ.Zechariah 9:10And I will cut off the chariot from Ephraim, and the horse from Jerusalem, and the battle bow shall be cut off: and he shall speak peace unto the heathen: and his dominion [shall be] from sea [even] to sea, and from the river [even] to the ends of the earth.Psalm 147:19-20He sheweth his word unto Jacob, his statutes and his judgments unto Israel.2 Corinthians 5:20Now 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.Isaiah 52:7How beautiful upon the mountains are the feet of him that bringeth good tidings, that publisheth peace; that bringeth good tidings of good, that publisheth salvation; that saith unto Zion, Thy God reigneth!Matthew 10:13And if the house be worthy, let your peace come upon it: but if it be not worthy, let your peace return to you.Luke 2:14Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men.Psalm 76:1-2To the chief Musician on Neginoth, A Psalm [or] Song of Asaph. In Judah [is] God known: his name [is] great in Israel.Isaiah 27:5Or let him take hold of my strength, [that] he may make peace with me; [and] he shall make peace with me.Psalm 75:1To the chief Musician, Altaschith, A Psalm [or] Song of Asaph. Unto thee, O God, do we give thanks, [unto thee] do we give thanks: for [that] thy name is near thy wondrous works declare.Psalm 85:10Mercy and truth are met together; righteousness and peace have kissed [each other].Luke 10:9-11And heal the sick that are therein, and say unto them, The kingdom of God is come nigh unto you.
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