One in Christ
Ephesians 2:17
In 9 translations
- BSB
- He came and preached peace to you who were far away and peace to those who were near.
- KJV
- And came and preached peace to you which were afar off, and to them that were nigh.
- WEB
- He came and preached peace to you who were far off and to those who were near.
- ASV
- and he came and preached peace to you that were far off, and peace to them that were nigh:
- LSV
- and having come, He proclaimed good news—peace to you—the far-off and the near,
- YLT
- and having come, he did proclaim good news — peace to you — the far-off and the nigh,
- DBY
- and, coming, he has preached the glad tidings of peace to you who [were] afar off, and [the glad tidings of] peace to those [who were] nigh.
- DRC
- And coming, he preached peace to you that were afar off, and peace to them that were nigh.
- GNV
- And came, and preached peace to you which were afarre off, and to them that were neere.
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Spelling, punctuation and minor wording (1)
- In STEPBible’s comparison, NA28, NA27, Tyndale House, SBLGNT (2010), Westcott–Hort, Tregelles include εἰρήνην (“peace”); Textus Receptus, Byzantine text do not include this wording.
SBLGNT apparatus (1)
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- SBLGNT: εἰρήνην. Westcott and Hort (1881), Tregelles, Nestle–Aland 28th edition read εἰρήνην; Robinson–Pierpont omit this wording.
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Original-language editions
- SBLGNT
- καὶ ἐλθὼν εὐηγγελίσατο εἰρήνην ὑμῖν τοῖς μακρὰν καὶ εἰρήνην τοῖς ἐγγύς·
- RP2018
- καὶ ἐλθὼν εὐηγγελίσατο εἰρήνην ὑμῖν τοῖς μακρὰν καὶ τοῖς ἐγγύς·
- TR-Boyd
- καὶ ἐλθὼν εὐηγγελίσατο εἰρήνην ὑμῖν τοῖς μακρὰν καὶ τοῖς ἐγγύς·
- SCR1894
- και ελθων ευηγγελισατο ειρηνην υμιν τοις μακραν και τοις εγγυς
In the reference works topics that cite this verse
AtonementChurchSelf-RighteousnessChrist, the MediatorReconciliationComing of ChristCatholicityReconciliation with GodHoly GhostPeace, Spiritual
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Cross-references most cited first
- Isaiah 57:19–21bringing praise to their lips. Peace, peace to those far and near,” says the LORD, “and I will heal them.” But the wicked are like the storm-tossed sea, for it cannot be still, and its waves churn up mire and muck.…
- Acts 10:36He has sent this message to the people of Israel, proclaiming the gospel of peace through Jesus Christ, who is Lord of all.
- Romans 5:1Therefore, since we have been justified through faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ,
- Acts 2:39This promise belongs to you and your children and to all who are far off—to all whom the Lord our God will call to Himself.”
- Deuteronomy 4:7For what nation is great enough to have a god as near to them as the LORD our God is to us whenever we call on Him?
- Psalms 148:14He has raised up a horn for His people, the praise of all His saints, of Israel, a people near to Him. Hallelujah!
- Ephesians 2:13–14But now in Christ Jesus you who once were far away have been brought near through the blood of Christ. For He Himself is our peace, who has made the two one and has torn down the dividing wall of hostility
- Isaiah 52:7How beautiful on the mountains are the feet of those who bring good news, who proclaim peace, who bring good tidings, who proclaim salvation, who say to Zion, “Your God reigns!”
- Zechariah 9:10And I will cut off the chariot from Ephraim and the horse from Jerusalem, and the bow of war will be broken. Then He will proclaim peace to the nations. His dominion will extend from sea to sea, and from the Euphrates…
- Psalms 147:19–20He declares His word to Jacob, His statutes and judgments to Israel. He has done this for no other nation; they do not know His judgments. Hallelujah!
- 2 Corinthians 5:20Therefore we are ambassadors for Christ, as though God were making His appeal through us. We implore you on behalf of Christ: Be reconciled to God.
- Luke 2:14“Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace to men on whom His favor rests!”
- Psalms 75:1We give thanks to You, O God; we give thanks, for Your Name is near. The people declare Your wondrous works.
- Matthew 10:13If the home is worthy, let your peace rest on it; but if it is not, let your peace return to you.
- Isaiah 27:5Or let them lay claim to My protection; let them make peace with Me— yes, let them make peace with Me.”
- Psalms 76:1–2God is known in Judah; His name is great in Israel. His tent is in Salem, His dwelling place in Zion.
From the OpenBible.info cross-reference set (votes from readers; not every link is a quotation or allusion).