Trinity/After Pentecost · The Second Sunday after Trinity
Ephesians 2:13-22
One in Christ, Our Peace
June 14, 2026
Overview & Insights
"For he is our peace; in his flesh he has made both groups into one and has broken down the dividing wall." (Ephesians 2:14)
Paul reminds Gentile believers that they were once far off but have been brought near by Christ's blood, who unites Jew and Gentile into one new humanity and builds them into one holy temple.
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Commentary
Commentary on Ephesians 2:11-22 Working Preacher
The lectionary voice on Christ our peace and the one new humanity.
Ephesians 2:11-22 Commentary Center for Excellence in Preaching
A Reformed reading of the wall of hostility broken down in Christ.
Ephesians 2 Commentary Enduring Word · David Guzik
Verse by verse study of reconciliation and the household of God.
Ephesians 2:13 Commentaries BibleHub
Classic commentators gathered on being brought near by the blood of Christ.
Barnes' Notes: Ephesians 2 StudyLight
A historic verse by verse commentary on the passage.
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The Church Fathers
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