Eph 2:13 | RWP | e4.org | But now ( νυν δε ). Strong contrast, as opposed to "at that time." Afar off ( μακραν ). Adverb (accusative feminine adjective with οδον understood). From the πολιτεια and its hope in God. Are made nigh ( εγενηθητε εγγυς ). First aorist passive indicative of γινομα , a sort of timeless aorist. Nigh to the commonwealth of Israel in Christ. In the blood of Christ ( εν τω αιματ του Χριστου ). Not a perfunctory addition, but essential ( ), particularly in view of the Gnostic denial of Christ's real humanity.

‏ Ephesians 2:13

But now ( νυν δε ). Strong contrast, as opposed to "at that time."

Afar off ( μακραν ). Adverb (accusative feminine adjective with οδον understood). From the πολιτεια and its hope in God.

Are made nigh ( εγενηθητε εγγυς ). First aorist passive indicative of γινομα, a sort of timeless aorist. Nigh to the commonwealth of Israel in Christ.

In the blood of Christ ( εν τω αιματ του Χριστου ). Not a perfunctory addition, but essential (1:7), particularly in view of the Gnostic denial of Christ's real humanity.