Ephesians 2:12 nasb — remember that you were at that time separate from Christ, excluded from the commonwealth of Israel, and strangers to th…

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"remember that you were at that time separate from Christ, excluded from the commonwealth of Israel, and strangers to the covenants of promise, having no hope and without God in the world."

— Ephesians 2:12, NASB

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Ephesians 2 — Context

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not as a result of works, so that no one may boast.

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For we are His workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand so that we would walk in them.

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Therefore remember that formerly you, the Gentiles in the flesh, who are called "Uncircumcision" by the so-called "Circumcision," which is performed in the flesh by human hands--

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remember that you were at that time separate from Christ, excluded from the commonwealth of Israel, and strangers to the covenants of promise, having no hope and without God in the world.

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But now in Christ Jesus you who formerly were far off have been brought near by the blood of Christ.

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For He Himself is our peace, who made both groups into one and broke down the barrier of the dividing wall,

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by abolishing in His flesh the enmity, which is the Law of commandments contained in ordinances, so that in Himself He might make the two into one new man, thus establishing peace,

Ephesians 2:12 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Ephesians 2:12 say?
Ephesians 2:12 in the NASB reads: “remember that you were at that time separate from Christ, excluded from the commonwealth of Israel, and strangers to the covenants of promise, having no hope and without God in the world.”
Where is Ephesians 2:12 in the Bible?
Ephesians 2:12 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Ephesians, chapter 2, verse 12.
Who wrote Ephesians?
Ephesians is traditionally attributed to Paul the Apostle (from Roman imprisonment). It was written c. AD 60–62.
What is the book of Ephesians about?
Ephesians is the church's great song of God's plan — Father, Son, and Spirit working from before the foundation of the world to gather one new people in Christ. Chapters 1–3 lay the doctrine, chapters 4–6 work out the life that flows from it, ending in the armor of God.
What are the major themes of Ephesians?
Ephesians explores themes including Grace, Unity in Christ, New Humanity, Spirit-Filled Life, Spiritual Warfare. These themes shape the meaning and context of Ephesians 2:12.
What translation should I read Ephesians 2:12 in?
Ephesians 2:12 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Ephesians 2:12?
Ephesians 2:12 reads (NASB): “remember that you were at that time separate from Christ, excluded from the commonwealth of Israel, and strangers to the covenants of promise, having no hope and without God in the world.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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