¹³ But now in Christ Jesus you who once^(A) were far away have been brought near^(B) by the blood of Christ.^(C)

¹⁴ For he himself is our peace,^(D) who has made the two groups one^(E) and has destroyed the barrier, the dividing wall of hostility,

¹⁶ and in one body to reconcile both of them to God through the cross,^(A) by which he put to death their hostility. ¹⁷ He came and preached peace^(B) to you who were far away and peace to those who were near.^{(C) 18} For through him we both have access^(D) to the Father^(E) by one Spirit.^(F)