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But now in Christ Jesus you who once were far off are made near in the blood of Christ.
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The Great Reversal
Multiple commentators, especially Charles Spurgeon, emphasize the phrase 'But now' as a dramatic turning point. It marks a stark and joyous contrast between the former state of spiritual separation described in the previous verse and the new reality of being brought near to God. This shift is not gradual but a radical transformation made possible by grace.
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Ephesians
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18th Century
Presbyterian
But now in Christ Jesus. By the coming and atonement of the Lord Jesus, and by the gospel which he preached.
You who sometimes …
But now (νυν δε). Strong contrast, as opposed to "at that time."
Afar off (μακραν). Adverb (accusative fem…
19th Century
Anglican
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 …
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Baptist
And without God in the world:
But now Oh! what a contrast.
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…
16th Century
Protestant
But now in Christ Jesus. We must either supply the verb, now that you have been received in Christ Jesus, or connect the word
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
But now in Christ Jesus Being openly and visibly in Christ, created in him, and become believers in him; as they were bef…
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 …
