Ephesians 2:17
Ephesians · New Testament · Chapter 2
“And came and preached peace to you which were afar off, and to them that were nigh.”Ephesians 2:17
What Does Ephesians 2:17 Mean?
Ephesians 2:17 is found in the book of Ephesians, chapter 2, verse 17 of the New Testament. This verse connects to 20 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.
Key themes in this passage include Mission, and Reconciliation.
Cross-References (20)
These passages are connected to Ephesians 2:17 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
Romans 10:15“And how shall they preach, except they be sent? as it is written, How beautiful are the feet of them that preach the gospel of peace, and bring glad tidings of good things!”Isaiah 57:19“I 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.”Mark 16:15“And he said unto them, Go ye into all the world, and preach the gospel to every creature.”Psalms 29:11“The LORD will give strength unto his people; the LORD will bless his people with peace.”Acts 10:36“The word which God sent unto the children of Israel, preaching peace by Jesus Christ: (he is Lord of all:)”Psalms 148:14“He 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.”Romans 5:1“Therefore being justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ:”Luke 10:5“And into whatsoever house ye enter, first say, Peace be to this house.”Luke 15:20“And he arose, and came to his father. But when he was yet a great way off, his father saw him, and had compassion, and ran, and fell on his neck, and kissed him.”Acts 2:39“For 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.”Deuteronomy 4:7“For 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“But now in Christ Jesus ye who sometimes were far off are made nigh by the blood of Christ.”Psalms 85:8“I will hear what God the LORD will speak: for he will speak peace unto his people, and to his saints: but let them not turn again to folly.”Psalms 119:155“Salvation is far from the wicked: for they seek not thy statutes.”Isaiah 52:7“How 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!”Zechariah 9:10“And 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.”Psalms 65:5“By terrible things in righteousness wilt thou answer us, O God of our salvation; who art the confidence of all the ends of the earth, and of them that are afar off upon the sea:”Psalms 147:19“He sheweth his word unto Jacob, his statutes and his judgments unto Israel.”Mark 1:14“Now after that John was put in prison, Jesus came into Galilee, preaching the gospel of the kingdom of God,”2 Corinthians 5:20“Now 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.”
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