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Markdown
17 lines
396 B
Markdown
# Connecting Statement:
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Paul tells the Ephesian believers that present Gentile believers are also now made one with the Jewish apostles and prophets; they are a temple for God in the Spirit.
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# proclaimed peace
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"announced the gospel of peace" or "declared the gospel of peace"
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# you who were far away
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This refers to the Gentiles or non-Jews.
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# those who were near
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This refers to the Jews.
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