Ephesians 2:17-18

One in Christ

¹⁷ And he came and _x preached peace to you who were _y far off and peace to those who were _z near. ¹⁸ For _a through him we both have _b access in _c one Spirit to the Father.

1. Cross References
   Isaiah 57:19
   Creating the fruit of the lips. Peace, peace, to the far and to the near," says the Lord, "and I will heal him.
   
2. Cross References
   Ephesians 2:13
   But now in Christ Jesus you who once were far off have been brought near by the blood of Christ.
   
3. Cross References
   Deuteronomy 4:7
   For what great nation is there that has a god so near to it as the Lord our God is to us, whenever we call upon him?
   Psalms 148:14
   He has raised up a horn for his people, praise for all his saints, for the people of Israel who are near to him. Praise the Lord!
   
4. Cross References
   John 14:6
   Jesus said to him, "I am the way, and the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.
   
5. Cross References
   Ephesians 3:12
   In whom we have boldness and access with confidence through our faith in him.
   John 10:7
   So Jesus again said to them, "Truly, truly, I say to you, I am the door of the sheep.
   John 10:9
   I am the door. If anyone enters by me, he will be saved and will go in and out and find pasture.
   Romans 5:2
   Through him we have also obtained access by faith into this grace in which we stand, and we rejoice in hope of the glory of God.
   
6. Cross References
   Ephesians 4:4
   There is one body and one Spirit - just as you were called to the one hope that belongs to your call -
   1 Corinthians 12:13
   For in one Spirit we were all baptized into one body - Jews or Greeks, slaves or free - and all were made to drink of one Spirit.
   John 4:23
   But the hour is coming, and is now here, when the true worshipers will worship the Father in spirit and truth, for the Father is seeking such people to worship him.