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But now in Christ Jesus ye that once were far off are made nigh in the blood of Christ.

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A.T. Robertson

A.T. Robertson

A.T.Robertson

19th Century
Southern Baptist
19th Century

But now (νυν δε). Strong contrast, as opposed to "at that time."

Afar off (μακραν). Adverb (accusative fem…

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

But now in Christ Jesus. By the coming and atonement of the Lord Jesus, and by the gospel which he preached.

You who sometimes …

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

This verse speaks of the restoration of the Gentiles as taking place, first, in Christ Jesus—that is, in virtue of union with Him through …

Charles Spurgeon

Charles Spurgeon

CharlesSpurgeon

19th Century
Baptist
19th Century

And without God in the world:

But now Oh! what a contrast.

Expositor's Bible Commentary

Expositor's Bible Commentary

Expositor'sBible Commentary

20th Century
20th Century

Quickly and eagerly Paul turns from the tragedy of the Gentiles’ former desolation to the joy of their reconciliation in Christ. “But now” stands i…

John Calvin

John Calvin

JohnCalvin

16th Century
Protestant
16th Century

But now in Christ Jesus. We must either supply the verb, now that you have been received in Christ Jesus, or connect the word

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

But now in Christ Jesus Being openly and visibly in Christ, created in him, and become believers in him; as they were bef…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

Christ and His covenant are the foundation of all the Christian's hopes. A sad and terrible description is here; but who is able to remove himself …

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