Ephesians 2:15 net — when he nullified in his flesh the law of commandments in decrees. He did this to create in himself one new man out of…

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"when he nullified in his flesh the law of commandments in decrees. He did this to create in himself one new man out of two, thus making peace,"

— Ephesians 2:15, NET Bible

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Ephesians 2 — Context

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that you were at that time without the Messiah, alienated from the citizenship 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 used to be far away have been brought near by the blood of Christ.

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For he is our peace, the one who made both groups into one and who destroyed the middle wall of partition, the hostility,

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when he nullified in his flesh the law of commandments in decrees. He did this to create in himself one new man out of two, thus making peace,

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and to reconcile them both in one body to God through the cross, by which the hostility has been killed.

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And he came and preached peace to you who were far off and peace to those who were near,

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so that through him we both have access in 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 NET Bible reads: “when he nullified in his flesh the law of commandments in decrees. He did this to create in himself one new man out of two, thus 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 (NET): “when he nullified in his flesh the law of commandments in decrees. He did this to create in himself one new man out of two, thus 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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