Ephesians 2:16
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Ephesians 2:16 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Ephesians 2:16 is a verse from the book of Ephesians in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "And that he might reconcile both unto God in one body by the cross, having slain the enmity thereby: thereby: or, in him..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Ephesians 2:16 — KJV
“And that he might reconcile both unto God in one body by the cross, having slain the enmity thereby: thereby: or, in himself”
— Ephesians 2:16 (KJV)
Ephesians 2:16 in Context — About the Book of Ephesians
Ephesians lifts believers into the heavenly realms — every spiritual blessing, adoption, redemption, and a seat with Christ far above all powers. Then it walks that identity into marriage, work, and warfare, closing with the church's armor: truth, righteousness, faith, salvation, the Spirit's sword, and all kinds of prayer.
Cross-References for Ephesians 2:16
“Having therefore obtained help of God, I continue unto this day, witnessing both to small and great, saying none other things than those which the prophets and Moses did say should come:”
Shares key themes with Ephesians 2:16: both, god, one
“(For the children being not yet born, neither having done any good or evil, that the purpose of God according to election might stand, not of works, but of him that calleth;)”
Shares key themes with Ephesians 2:16: might, god, one
“And, having made peace through the blood of his cross, by him to reconcile all things unto himself; by him, I say, whether they be things in earth, or things in heaven. having...: or, making”
Shares key themes with Ephesians 2:16: reconcile, cross, having
“And I beheld, and, lo, in the midst of the throne and of the four beasts, and in the midst of the elders, stood a Lamb as it had been slain, having seven horns and seven eyes, which are the seven Spirits of God sent forth into all the earth.”
Shares key themes with Ephesians 2:16: god, one, having
“And Abraham said, My son, God will provide himself a lamb for a burnt offering: so they went both of them together.”
Shares key themes with Ephesians 2:16: both, god, himself
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