13 [a]But now in Christ Jesus, ye which once were far off, are made near by the blood of Christ.

14 [b]For he is our peace, which hath made of both one, and hath broken the stop of the partition wall,

15 (A)In abrogating through his flesh the hatred, that is, the Law of commandments which standeth in ordinances, for to make of twain one new man in himself, so making peace,

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Footnotes

  1. Ephesians 2:13 Christ is the only bond of the Jews and Gentiles, whereby they be reconciled to God.
  2. Ephesians 2:14 As by the ceremonies and worship appointed by the Law, the Jews were divided from the Gentiles, so now Christ, having broken down the partition wall, joineth them both together, both in himself, and betwixt themselves, and to God. Whereby it followeth, that whosoever established the ceremonies of the Law, maketh the grace of Christ void and of none effect.

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