Ephesians 2:16-17

Devotionals, Articles, and Bible Study Resources on Ephesians 2:16-17

16and reconciling both of them to God in one body through the cross, by which He extinguished their hostility.
17He came and preached peace to you who were far away and peace to those who were near.
— Ephesians 2:16-17

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