Ephesians 2:17
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Ephesians 2:17 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Ephesians 2:17 is a verse from the book of Ephesians in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "And came and preached peace to you which were afar off, and to them that were nigh." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Ephesians 2:17 — KJV
“And came and preached peace to you which were afar off, and to them that were nigh.”
— Ephesians 2:17 (KJV)
Ephesians 2:17 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 2:17
“And when they saw him afar off, even before he came near unto them, they conspired against him to slay him.”
Shares key themes with Ephesians 2:17: came, afar, off
“And Moses took the tabernacle, and pitched it without the camp, afar off from the camp, and called it the Tabernacle of the congregation. And it came to pass, that every one which sought the LORD went out unto the tabernacle of the congregation, which was without the camp.”
Shares key themes with Ephesians 2:17: came, afar, off
“And Aaron lifted up his hand toward the people, and blessed them, and came down from offering of the sin offering, and the burnt offering, and peace offerings.”
Shares key themes with Ephesians 2:17: came, peace, off
“Then all the children of Israel, and all the people, went up, and came unto the house of God, and wept, and sat there before the LORD, and fasted that day until even, and offered burnt offerings and peace offerings before the LORD.”
Shares key themes with Ephesians 2:17: came, peace, off
“And it came to pass on the morrow, that the people rose early, and built there an altar, and offered burnt offerings and peace offerings.”
Shares key themes with Ephesians 2:17: came, peace, off
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