Kheh te lehq, awg suhr awg sar phawd awr bid saz a naz chaw phehq che nig hehd teq pa awr lehr, pong lag thad Khreq haq a cehax liz ma caz daq che haq duhd nuhd-og. Awg yand u ve haq, awg gig med soer che chaw teq pa awr lehr, nig hehd haq awg gig med maq soer che chaw teq pa phehq che lehd koz che yaog. Awg gig med soer che u ve awr lehr, awg suhr awg sar phawd awr laq kuhr te che ted ceng phehq che yaog. Awg yand u ve awg khuhn nig hehd awr lehr, Id sar rer laq awg mor haq maq gha pawnd daq. Ghig sa koz lar che kar tiq sax caz tawd khuhd haq liz nig hehd ma caz daq. Nig hehd awr lehr, mig gig koar lo duhd law kig liz mad cawg lehq Ghig sa liz mad cawg che haq duhd nuhd-og.
What Does This Mean?
This verse reminds us that once we were considered outsiders in the faith because of our background, called 'Uncircumcision' by those who followed strict religious practices like circumcision. It is part of Paul's message to the Ephesians emphasizing how all are now united in Christ.
Explained for Children
Imagine you used to be on one team and couldn't play with another team because they had different rules. But now, both teams can play together as friends because of something new that makes everyone equal!
Historical Background
Paul wrote Ephesians from prison around AD 60-62, addressing the church in Ephesus. He was writing to Gentile converts who previously were not part of the Jewish faith and considered outsiders due to practices like circumcision.
Living It Out Today
Today, this verse encourages us to remember our past struggles or feelings of exclusion before becoming believers. It reminds churches to welcome all newcomers without prejudice based on background or previous beliefs.
Paul uses 'Uncircumcision' to refer to those who were not part of the Jewish faith and did not follow practices like circumcision. This highlights the division that existed before Christ's sacrifice unified all believers.
What is the significance of remembering this background?
Remembering this helps us appreciate the grace of God in welcoming all people into His family, regardless of their past or religious background.
How does this verse relate to church unity today?
This verse encourages churches to embrace diversity and inclusivity, recognizing that salvation is not based on religious practices but on faith in Christ.
What can we learn about the early Christian community from Ephesians 2:11?
From this verse, we see that there was a significant cultural divide between Jews and Gentiles, and Paul emphasizes how Christ bridged this gap to create one unified body.