King James Version
Ephesians 2:17 in the King James Version says “And came and preached peace to you which were afar off, and to them that were nigh.” — study this verse from Ephesians chapter 2 with commentary, cross-references, and original Greek word analysis.
“And came and preached peace to you which were afar off, and to them that were nigh.”
Ephesians 2:17 · KJV
Having abolished in his flesh the enmity, even the law of commandments contained in ordinances; for to make in himself of twain one new man, so making peace;
And that he might reconcile both unto God in one body by the cross, having slain the enmity thereby : thereby: or, in himself
And came and preached peace to you which were afar off, and to them that were nigh.
For through him we both have access by one Spirit unto the Father.
Now therefore ye are no more strangers and foreigners, but fellowcitizens with the saints, and of the household of God;
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“And”
G2532and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
“came”
G2064to come or go (in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively)
“And”
G2532and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
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