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But now (νυν δε). Strong contrast, as opposed to "at that time."
Afar off (μακραν). Adverb (accusative fem…
Albert Barnes
AlbertBarnes
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
CharlesEllicott
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
CharlesSpurgeon
And without God in the world:
But now Oh! what a contrast.
Expositor's Bible Commentary
Expositor'sBible Commentary
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
JohnCalvin
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
JohnGill
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
MatthewHenry
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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A.T. Robertson
A.T.Robertson