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Connecting Statement:
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.
proclaimed peace
"announced the gospel of peace" or "declared the gospel of peace"
you who were far away
This refers to the Gentiles or non-Jews.
those who were near
This refers to the Jews.
For through Jesus we both have access
Here "we both" refers to Paul, the believing Jews, and the believing non-Jews. (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-inclusive)
in one Spirit
All believers, both Jewish and Gentile, are given the right to enter into the presence of God the Father by the same Holy Spirit.