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Ephesians 2:12-20 Unity in the Body of Christ

12 remember that at that time you were separate from Christ, excluded from citizenship in Israel and foreigners to the covenants of the promise, without hope and without God in the world.

13 But now in Christ Jesus you who once were far away have been brought near through the blood of Christ.

14 For he himself is our peace, who has made the two one and has destroyed the barrier, the dividing wall of hostility,

15 by abolishing in his flesh the law with its commandments and regulations. His purpose was to create in himself one new man out of the two, thus making peace,

16 and in this one body to reconcile both of them to God through the cross, by which he put to death their hostility.

17 He came and preached peace to you who were far away and peace to those who were near.

18 For through him we both have access to the Father by one Spirit.

19 Consequently, you are no longer foreigners and aliens, but fellow citizens with God’s people and members of God’s household,

20 built on the foundation of the apostles and prophets, with Christ Jesus himself as the chief cornerstone.

Cross References for Ephesians 2:12-20

Isaiah 44:6 - The Lord, Not Idols “This is what the Lord says— Israel’s King and Redeemer, the Lord Almighty:... Click to read the verse Isaiah 44:6 Click to read the verse Isaiah 44:6

Genesis 15:18 - On that day the Lord made a covenant with Abram and said, “To your descendants I give this land... Click to read the verse Genesis 15:18 Click to read the verse Genesis 15:18

Jeremiah 17:13 - O Lord, the hope of Israel, all who forsake you will be put to shame. Those who turn away from ... Click to read the verse Jeremiah 17:13 Click to read the verse Jeremiah 17:13

Isaiah 63:19 - We are yours from of old; but you have not ruled over them, they have not been called by your n... Click to read the verse Isaiah 63:19 Click to read the verse Isaiah 63:19

Hebrews 6:18 - God did this so that, by two unchangeable things in which it is impossible for God to lie, we w... Click to read the verse Hebrews 6:18 Click to read the verse Hebrews 6:18

Jeremiah 33:20-26 - “This is what the Lord says: ‘If you can break my covenant with the day and my covenant with th... Click to read the verse Jeremiah 33:20-26 Click to read the verse Jeremiah 33:20-26

Luke 1:72 - to show mercy to our fathers and to remember his holy covenant, Click to read the verse Luke 1:72 Click to read the verse Luke 1:72

Ephesians 2:19 - Consequently, you are no longer foreigners and aliens, but fellow citizens with God’s people an... Click to read the verse Ephesians 2:19 Click to read the verse Ephesians 2:19

Romans 9:8 - In other words, it is not the natural children who are God’s children, but it is the children o... Click to read the verse Romans 9:8 Click to read the verse Romans 9:8

Jeremiah 31:31-34 - “The time is coming,” declares the Lord, “when I will make a new covenant with the house of Isr... Click to read the verse Jeremiah 31:31-34 Click to read the verse Jeremiah 31:31-34

Romans 9:4 - the people of Israel. Theirs is the adoption as sons; theirs the divine glory, the covenants, t... Click to read the verse Romans 9:4 Click to read the verse Romans 9:4

Galatians 3:16-17 - The promises were spoken to Abraham and to his seed. The Scripture does not say “and to seeds,”... Click to read the verse Galatians 3:16-17 Click to read the verse Galatians 3:16-17

Acts 3:25 - And you are heirs of the prophets and of the covenant God made with your fathers. He said to Ab... Click to read the verse Acts 3:25 Click to read the verse Acts 3:25

1 Thessalonians 4:13 - The Coming of the Lord Brothers, we do not want you to be ignorant about those who fall asleep,... Click to read the verse 1 Thessalonians 4:13 Click to read the verse 1 Thessalonians 4:13

Hosea 3:4 - For the Israelites will live many days without king or prince, without sacrifice or sacred ston... Click to read the verse Hosea 3:4 Click to read the verse Hosea 3:4

Galatians 4:8 - Paul’s Concern for the Galatians Formerly, when you did not know God, you were slaves to those ... Click to read the verse Galatians 4:8 Click to read the verse Galatians 4:8

Isaiah 56:3 - Let no foreigner who has bound himself to the Lord say, “The Lord will surely exclude me from h... Click to read the verse Isaiah 56:3 Click to read the verse Isaiah 56:3

Joshua 6:23 - So the young men who had done the spying went in and brought out Rahab, her father and mother a... Click to read the verse Joshua 6:23 Click to read the verse Joshua 6:23

Psalms 10:4 - In his pride the wicked does not seek him; in all his thoughts there is no room for God. Click to read the verse Psalms 10:4 Click to read the verse Psalms 10:4

Psalms 14:1 - Psalm 14 For the director of music. Of David. The fool says in his heart, “There is no God.” Th... Click to read the verse Psalms 14:1 Click to read the verse Psalms 14:1

Deuteronomy 15:15 - Remember that you were slaves in Egypt and the Lord your God redeemed you. That is why I give y... Click to read the verse Deuteronomy 15:15 Click to read the verse Deuteronomy 15:15

Exodus 12:43 - Passover Restrictions The Lord said to Moses and Aaron, “These are the regulations for the Pass... Click to read the verse Exodus 12:43 Click to read the verse Exodus 12:43

Exodus 12:45 - but a temporary resident and a hired worker may not eat of it. Click to read the verse Exodus 12:45 Click to read the verse Exodus 12:45

John 4:22 - You Samaritans worship what you do not know; we worship what we do know, for salvation is from ... Click to read the verse John 4:22 Click to read the verse John 4:22

1 Peter 1:3 - Praise to God for a Living Hope Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! In hi... Click to read the verse 1 Peter 1:3 Click to read the verse 1 Peter 1:3

Ezekiel 13:9 - My hand will be against the prophets who see false visions and utter lying divinations. They wi... Click to read the verse Ezekiel 13:9 Click to read the verse Ezekiel 13:9

Psalms 147:20 - He has done this for no other nation; they do not know his laws. Praise the Lord. Click to read the verse Psalms 147:20 Click to read the verse Psalms 147:20

Job 7:6 - “My days are swifter than a weaver’s shuttle, and they come to an end without hope. Click to read the verse Job 7:6 Click to read the verse Job 7:6

Colossians 1:27 - To them God has chosen to make known among the Gentiles the glorious riches of this mystery, wh... Click to read the verse Colossians 1:27 Click to read the verse Colossians 1:27

Numbers 18:19 - Whatever is set aside from the holy offerings the Israelites present to the Lord I give to you ... Click to read the verse Numbers 18:19 Click to read the verse Numbers 18:19

Leviticus 22:25 - and you must not accept such animals from the hand of a foreigner and offer them as the food of... Click to read the verse Leviticus 22:25 Click to read the verse Leviticus 22:25

Ephesians 2:13 - But now in Christ Jesus you who once were far away have been brought near through the blood of ... Click to read the verse Ephesians 2:13 Click to read the verse Ephesians 2:13

Romans 1:28-32 - Furthermore, since they did not think it worthwhile to retain the knowledge of God, he gave the... Click to read the verse Romans 1:28-32 Click to read the verse Romans 1:28-32

1 Corinthians 10:19-20 - Do I mean then that a sacrifice offered to an idol is anything, or that an idol is anything? Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 10:19-20 Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 10:19-20

1 Peter 3:15 - But in your hearts set apart Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone w... Click to read the verse 1 Peter 3:15 Click to read the verse 1 Peter 3:15

Ephesians 1:18 - I pray also that the eyes of your heart may be enlightened in order that you may know the hope ... Click to read the verse Ephesians 1:18 Click to read the verse Ephesians 1:18

Isaiah 45:20 - “Gather together and come; assemble, you fugitives from the nations. Ignorant are those who car... Click to read the verse Isaiah 45:20 Click to read the verse Isaiah 45:20

1 Corinthians 8:4-6 - So then, about eating food sacrificed to idols: We know that an idol is nothing at all in the w... Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 8:4-6 Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 8:4-6

Ezekiel 37:26 - I will make a covenant of peace with them; it will be an everlasting covenant. I will establish... Click to read the verse Ezekiel 37:26 Click to read the verse Ezekiel 37:26

Acts 14:16 - In the past, he let all nations go their own way. Click to read the verse Acts 14:16 Click to read the verse Acts 14:16

Ephesians 4:18 - They are darkened in their understanding and separated from the life of God because of the igno... Click to read the verse Ephesians 4:18 Click to read the verse Ephesians 4:18

Hebrews 11:34 - quenched the fury of the flames, and escaped the edge of the sword; whose weakness was turned t... Click to read the verse Hebrews 11:34 Click to read the verse Hebrews 11:34

1 Chronicles 22:2 - Preparations for the Temple So David gave orders to assemble the aliens living in Israel, and f... Click to read the verse 1 Chronicles 22:2 Click to read the verse 1 Chronicles 22:2

Acts 17:23 - For as I walked around and looked carefully at your objects of worship, I even found an altar w... Click to read the verse Acts 17:23 Click to read the verse Acts 17:23

2 Thessalonians 2:16 - May our Lord Jesus Christ himself and God our Father, who loved us and by his grace gave us ete... Click to read the verse 2 Thessalonians 2:16 Click to read the verse 2 Thessalonians 2:16

John 10:16 - I have other sheep that are not of this sheep pen. I must bring them also. They too will listen... Click to read the verse John 10:16 Click to read the verse John 10:16

2 Chronicles 15:3 - For a long time Israel was without the true God, without a priest to teach and without the law. Click to read the verse 2 Chronicles 15:3 Click to read the verse 2 Chronicles 15:3

John 15:5 - “I am the vine; you are the branches. If a man remains in me and I in him, he will bear much fr... Click to read the verse John 15:5 Click to read the verse John 15:5

Ezra 4:3 - But Zerubbabel, Jeshua and the rest of the heads of the families of Israel answered, “You have ... Click to read the verse Ezra 4:3 Click to read the verse Ezra 4:3

Romans 9:4-5 - the people of Israel. Theirs is the adoption as sons; theirs the divine glory, the covenants, t... Click to read the verse Romans 9:4-5 Click to read the verse Romans 9:4-5

Isaiah 45:4 - For the sake of Jacob my servant, of Israel my chosen, I summon you by name and bestow on you a... Click to read the verse Isaiah 45:4 Click to read the verse Isaiah 45:4

1 Peter 1:1 - Peter, an apostle of Jesus Christ, To God’s elect, strangers in the world, scattered throughout... Click to read the verse 1 Peter 1:1 Click to read the verse 1 Peter 1:1

Acts 27:20 - When neither sun nor stars appeared for many days and the storm continued raging, we finally ga... Click to read the verse Acts 27:20 Click to read the verse Acts 27:20

Acts 19:35 - The city clerk quieted the crowd and said: “Men of Ephesus, doesn’t all the world know that the... Click to read the verse Acts 19:35 Click to read the verse Acts 19:35

1 Thessalonians 4:5 - not in passionate lust like the heathen, who do not know God; Click to read the verse 1 Thessalonians 4:5 Click to read the verse 1 Thessalonians 4:5

Jeremiah 14:8 - O Hope of Israel, its Savior in times of distress, why are you like a stranger in the land, lik... Click to read the verse Jeremiah 14:8 Click to read the verse Jeremiah 14:8

1 Peter 1:21 - Through him you believe in God, who raised him from the dead and glorified him, and so your fai... Click to read the verse 1 Peter 1:21 Click to read the verse 1 Peter 1:21

1 John 3:3 - Everyone who has this hope in him purifies himself, just as he is pure. Click to read the verse 1 John 3:3 Click to read the verse 1 John 3:3

Romans 9:30 - Israel’s Unbelief What then shall we say? That the Gentiles, who did not pursue righteousness, ... Click to read the verse Romans 9:30 Click to read the verse Romans 9:30

Colossians 1:5 - the faith and love that spring from the hope that is stored up for you in heaven and that you h... Click to read the verse Colossians 1:5 Click to read the verse Colossians 1:5

Isaiah 61:5 - Aliens will shepherd your flocks; foreigners will work your fields and vineyards. Click to read the verse Isaiah 61:5 Click to read the verse Isaiah 61:5

Acts 28:20 - For this reason I have asked to see you and talk with you. It is because of the hope of Israel ... Click to read the verse Acts 28:20 Click to read the verse Acts 28:20

1 Timothy 1:1 - Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by the command of God our Savior and of Christ Jesus our hope, Click to read the verse 1 Timothy 1:1 Click to read the verse 1 Timothy 1:1

Colossians 1:21 - Once you were alienated from God and were enemies in your minds because of your evil behavior. Click to read the verse Colossians 1:21 Click to read the verse Colossians 1:21

Matthew 15:26 - He replied, “It is not right to take the children’s bread and toss it to their dogs.” Click to read the verse Matthew 15:26 Click to read the verse Matthew 15:26

Mark 7:27 - “First let the children eat all they want,” he told her, “for it is not right to take the child... Click to read the verse Mark 7:27 Click to read the verse Mark 7:27

Romans 2:14 - (Indeed, when Gentiles, who do not have the law, do by nature things required by the law, they ... Click to read the verse Romans 2:14 Click to read the verse Romans 2:14

Acts 14:15-16 - “Men, why are you doing this? We too are only men, human like you. We are bringing you good new... Click to read the verse Acts 14:15-16 Click to read the verse Acts 14:15-16

Genesis 17:7-9 - I will establish my covenant as an everlasting covenant between me and you and your descendants... Click to read the verse Genesis 17:7-9 Click to read the verse Genesis 17:7-9

Exodus 24:3-11 - When Moses went and told the people all the Lord’s words and laws, they responded with one voic... Click to read the verse Exodus 24:3-11 Click to read the verse Exodus 24:3-11

Psalms 89:3-18 - You said, “I have made a covenant with my chosen one, I have sworn to David my servant, Click to read the verse Psalms 89:3-18 Click to read the verse Psalms 89:3-18