23 lines
522 B
Markdown
23 lines
522 B
Markdown
## proclaimed the gospel ##
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"announced the gospel" or "declared the gospel"
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## the gospel and his peace ##
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"the gospel of peace"
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## those who were far away ##
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This refers to the Gentiles or non-Jews.
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## those who were near ##
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This refers to the Jews.
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## For through Jesus we both have access ##
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"We both" refers to both Paul, the believing Jews and the believing non-Jews.
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## have access in one Spirit ##
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all believers are given the right to enter into the presence of God the Father by one spirit or authority. |