Ephesians 2:18 web — For through him we both have our access in one Spirit to the Father.

World English Bible

"For through him we both have our access in one Spirit to the Father."

— Ephesians 2:18, World English Bible

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Ephesians 2 — Context

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having abolished in the flesh the hostility, the law of commandments contained in ordinances, that he might create in himself one new man of the two, making peace;

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and might reconcile them both in one body to God through the cross, having killed the hostility thereby.

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He came and preached peace to you who were far off and to those who were near.

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For through him we both have our access in one Spirit to the Father.

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So then you are no longer strangers and foreigners, but you are fellow citizens with the saints, and of the household of God,

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being built on the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Christ Jesus himself being the chief cornerstone;

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in whom the whole building, fitted together, grows into a holy temple in the Lord;

Ephesians 2:18 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Ephesians 2:18 say?
Ephesians 2:18 in the World English Bible reads: “For through him we both have our access in one Spirit to the Father.”
Where is Ephesians 2:18 in the Bible?
Ephesians 2:18 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Ephesians, chapter 2, verse 18.
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 2:18.
What translation should I read Ephesians 2:18 in?
Ephesians 2:18 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 2:18?
Ephesians 2:18 reads (WEB): “For through him we both have our access in one Spirit to the Father.” 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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