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But now in Christ Jesus
Paul is marking a stark contrast before the Ephesians believed in Christ and after they believed in Christ.
you who were once far away from God have been brought near to God
Due to the believers sins, they were separated far from God. However, now Jesus has brought them near to God by his blood.
he is our peace
"Jesus gives us his peace"
By his body
"By his death on the cross"
the wall of hostility
"the wall of hatred" or "ill will"
divided us from each other
"us"refers to both Paul and the Ephesians, that separated the Jewish believers from the Gentile believers. (See rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-inclusive)
he abolished the law of commandments and regulations
Jesus's blood satisfied the mosaic Law so that both the Jews and gentiles can live at peace in Him.
to reconcile both peoples
"bring together both the Jews and the Gentiles"
putting to death the hostility between them
Jesus eliminated the reason for Jews and Gentiles to be hostile towards each other. That is they were no longer required to live according to the Mosaic Law.