Ephesians 2:17

Christ came and preached peace to those far off and those near. It announces the gospel of peace proclaimed to all alike.

Cross-references · 19

• Isa 57:19–21I create the fruit of the lips: Peace, peace, to him who is far off and to him who is near,” says Yahweh; “and I will heal them.”
• Acts 10:36The word which he sent to the children of Israel, preaching good news of peace by Jesus Christ — he is Lord of all —
• Rom 5:1Being therefore justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ;
• Acts 2:39For the promise is to you, and to your children, and to all who are far off, even as many as the Lord our God will call to himself.”
• Ps 148:14He has lifted up the horn of his people, the praise of all his saints; even of the children of Israel, a people near to him. Praise Yah!
• Deut 4:7For what great nation is there, that has a god so near to them, as Yahweh our God is whenever we call on him?
• Eph 2:13–14But now in Christ Jesus you who once were far off are made near in the blood of Christ.
• Zech 9:10I will cut off the chariot from Ephraim, and the horse from Jerusalem; and the battle bow will be cut off; and he will speak peace to the nations: and his dominion will be from sea to sea, and from the River to the ends of the earth.
• Ps 147:19–20He shows his word to Jacob; his statutes and his ordinances to Israel.
• Isa 52:7How beautiful on the mountains are the feet of him who brings good news, who publishes peace, who brings good news, who proclaims salvation, who says to Zion, “Your God reigns!”
• 2 Cor 5:20We are therefore ambassadors on behalf of Christ, as though God were entreating by us: we beg you on behalf of Christ, be reconciled to God.
• Ps 76:1–2For the Chief Musician. On stringed instruments. A Psalm by Asaph. A song. In Judah, God is known. His name is great in Israel.
• Matt 10:13If the household is worthy, let your peace come on it, but if it isn’t worthy, let your peace return to you.
• Ps 75:1For the Chief Musician. To the tune of “Do Not Destroy.” A Psalm by Asaph. A song. We give thanks to you, God. We give thanks, for your Name is near. Men tell about your wondrous works.
• Isa 27:5Or else let him take hold of my strength, that he may make peace with me. Let him make peace with me.”
• Luke 2:14“Glory to God in the highest, on earth peace, good will toward men.”
• Ps 85:10Mercy and truth meet together. Righteousness and peace have kissed each other.
• Luke 10:9–11Heal the sick who are therein, and tell them, ‘God’s Kingdom has come near to you.’
• Luke 15:5–6When he has found it, he carries it on his shoulders, rejoicing.

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