Ephesians 2:15 cpdv — emptying the law of commandments by decree, so that he might join these two, in himself, into one new man, making peace

Catholic Public Domain Version

"emptying the law of commandments by decree, so that he might join these two, in himself, into one new man, making peace "

— Ephesians 2:15, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Ephesians 2 — Context

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and that you were, in that time, without Christ, being foreign to the way of life of Israel, being visitors to the testament, having no hope of the promise, and being without God in this world.

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But now, in Christ Jesus, you, who were in times past far away, have been brought near by the blood of Christ.

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For he is our peace. He made the two into one, by dissolving the intermediate wall of separation, of opposition, by his flesh,

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emptying the law of commandments by decree, so that he might join these two, in himself, into one new man, making peace

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and reconciling both to God, in one body, through the cross, destroying this opposition in himself.

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And upon arriving, he evangelized peace to you who were far away, and peace to those who were near.

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For by him, we both have access, in the one Spirit, to the Father.

Ephesians 2:15 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Ephesians 2:15 say?
Ephesians 2:15 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “emptying the law of commandments by decree, so that he might join these two, in himself, into one new man, making peace ”
Where is Ephesians 2:15 in the Bible?
Ephesians 2:15 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Ephesians, chapter 2, verse 15.
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 2:15.
What translation should I read Ephesians 2:15 in?
Ephesians 2:15 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 2:15?
Ephesians 2:15 reads (CPDV): “emptying the law of commandments by decree, so that he might join these two, in himself, into one new man, making peace ” 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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