Ephesians 2:17
Ephesians 2:17 Meaning and Explanation
“And came and preached peace to you which were afar off, and to them that were nigh.”
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What Does Ephesians 2:17 Mean?
Christ not only made peace; He 'came and preached peace.' The reconciliation accomplished at the cross is announced as good news. The gospel is the herald of a peace already secured, carried to those who need to hear it.
This peace is proclaimed 'to you which were afar off, and to them that were nigh' -- to outsiders and insiders alike. No group is too distant to receive it, and none so near as to need it less. The same peace is offered to all, for all stood in need of being reconciled to God.
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What does Ephesians 2:17 mean?
Christ came and proclaimed peace both to those far off and to those near.