Ephesians 2
KJ3 Literal Translation — Chapter 2 of 6
Chapter Summary
1 By comparing what we were by nature, 3 with what we are 5 by grace: 8 faith is a gift of God 10 we are made for good works.
Key Greek Words
Cross-References
- Colossians 2:13
- Titus 3:5–7
- Romans 3:24
People & Context
Rich in mercy, who because of His great love made believers alive together with Christ and saved them by grace (v.4-8)
In whom believers are made alive, raised and seated in the heavenly realm; He is our peace, making both Jew and Gentile one by His blood and cross
The commonwealth from which the nations were once alienated, strangers to the covenants of promise, before being brought near in Christ (v.12)
Those once in the flesh, called Uncircumcision, without Christ and without God in the world, now brought near by the blood of Christ
Timeline
Believers, who were previously dead in deviations and children of wrath, are made alive and seated in heavenly realms due to God's rich mercy and love.
Ephesians 2:1-6Salvation is declared to be given entirely by grace through faith, not resulting from works, making believers God's workmanship created for good works.
Ephesians 2:7-10The nations, once alienated from the commonwealth of Israel, are brought near by Christ's blood, abolishing the enmity to create one new man out of both.
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