Ephesians 2:13 Explained in Context

Verse 13. ¹³ But now in Christ Jesus ye who sometimes were far off are made nigh by the blood of Christ.

Verse 14. ¹⁴ For he is our peace, who hath made both one, and hath broken down the middle wall of partition between us;

Verse 15. ¹⁵ Having abolished in his flesh the enmity, even the law of commandments contained in ordinances; for to make in himself of twain one new man, so making peace;

Verse 16. ¹⁶ And that he might reconcile both unto God in one body by the cross, having slain the enmity thereby:

Verse 17. ¹⁷ And came and preached peace to you which were afar off, and to them that were nigh.

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