The King James Version Bible

Ephesians 2:17

And came and preached peace to you which were afar off, and to them that were nigh.

Cross References

  1. For what nation is there so great, who hath God so nigh unto them, as the LORD our God is in all things that we call upon him for?
  2. The word which God sent unto the children of Israel, preaching peace by Jesus Christ: (he is Lord of all:)
  3. But now in Christ Jesus ye who sometimes were far off are made nigh by the blood of Christ. For he is our peace, who hath made both one, and hath broken down the middle wall of partition between us;
  4. Unto thee, O God, do we give thanks, unto thee do we give thanks: for that thy name is near thy wondrous works declare.
  5. In Judah is God known: his name is great in Israel. In Salem also is his tabernacle, and his dwelling place in Zion.
  6. Mercy and truth are met together; righteousness and peace have kissed each other.
  7. Or let him take hold of my strength, that he may make peace with me; and he shall make peace with me.
  8. How beautiful upon the mountains are the feet of him that bringeth good tidings, that publisheth peace; that bringeth good tidings of good, that publisheth salvation; that saith unto Zion, Thy God reigneth!
  9. I create the fruit of the lips; Peace, peace to him that is far off, and to him that is near, saith the LORD; and I will heal him. But the wicked are like the troubled sea, when it cannot rest, whose waters cast up mire and dirt. There is no peace, saith my God, to the wicked.
  10. And I will cut off the chariot from Ephraim, and the horse from Jerusalem, and the battle bow shall be cut off: and he shall speak peace unto the heathen: and his dominion shall be from sea even to sea, and from the river even to the ends of the earth.
  11. And if the house be worthy, let your peace come upon it: but if it be not worthy, let your peace return to you.
  12. Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men.
  13. And heal the sick that are therein, and say unto them, The kingdom of God is come nigh unto you. But into whatsoever city ye enter, and they receive you not, go your ways out into the streets of the same, and say, Even the very dust of your city, which cleaveth on us, we do wipe off against you: notwithstanding be ye sure of this, that the kingdom of God is come nigh unto you.
  14. And when he hath found it, he layeth it on his shoulders, rejoicing. And when he cometh home, he calleth together his friends and neighbours, saying unto them, Rejoice with me; for I have found my sheep which was lost.
  15. For the promise is unto you, and to your children, and to all that are afar off, even as many as the LORD our God shall call.
  16. Therefore being justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ:
  17. Now then we are ambassadors for Christ, as though God did beseech you by us: we pray you in Christ's stead, be ye reconciled to God.