And came and preached peace to you which were afar off, and to them that were nigh.
And he came and brought the message of peace to you who were far away from God, and also to those who were already close.
Jesus brought peace to everyone, whether you felt miles away from God or right there with him.
📚 Historical Context
In the first century AD, the Apostle Paul wrote his letter to the Ephesians to address the unity of Jewish and Gentile believers in the early church, emphasizing how Christ's work broke down longstanding barriers. At that time, Jews were considered "near" to God because of their covenant relationship through the Old Testament law, while Gentiles were "far off" as outsiders to that covenant. Through Jesus' preaching of peace, as described in this verse, He directly fulfilled prophecies that promised reconciliation between these groups.
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