Matthew Poole Commentary - Ephesians 2:13 - 2:13

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Matthew Poole Commentary - Ephesians 2:13 - 2:13


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But now in Christ Jesus; either in the kingdom of Christ, or gospel administration, Gal_5:6; or, ye being in Christ, united to him by the Spirit and faith. Being



in Christ, here, is opposed to being in the world, Eph_1:12.



Ye who sometimes were far off; far from God, from his church, from his promises, &c., having no communion with him by his Spirit. He means a spiritual distance, yet seems to allude to Isa_49:1,12; those Gentiles there mentioned being estranged from God in their hearts, as well as removed from his people in place.



And made nigh; brought into a state of communion with God and his people, and participation of their privileges, and right to the promises.



By the blood of Christ; the merit of his death expiating sin, (which caused this distance), and so making way for their approach to God, and enjoyment of gospel blessings.