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# Connecting Statement:
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Paul tells the Ephesian believers that present Gentile believers are also now made one with the Jewish apostles and prophets; they are a temple for God in the Spirit.
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# proclaimed peace
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"announced the gospel of peace" or "declared the gospel of peace"
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# you 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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Here "we both" refers to Paul, the believing Jews, and the believing non-Jews. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-inclusive]])
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# in one Spirit
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All believers, both Jewish and Gentile, are given the right to enter into the presence of God the Father by the same Holy Spirit.
# translationWords
* [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/other/proclaim]]
* [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/holyspirit]]
* [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/godthefather]]