Ephesians 2:19-22 develops the outcome of being brought near: no longer strangers but fellow citizens and God's household.

Ephesians 2:17 shows Christ preaching peace to the far and near, expanding on the reconciliation introduced by being brought near through blood.

Ephesians 2:16 shows the result of being brought near: reconciliation of Jew and Gentile into one body through the cross.

Ephesians 2:12 describes the former alienation—separate, hopeless, without God—creating a stark contrast with the nearness now in Christ.

In Ephesians 3:5-8, Paul unpacks the mystery that Gentiles are fellow heirs — directly expanding on how the 'far off' are brought near in Christ.

Ephesians 3:6 reveals the mystery: Gentiles are now fellow heirs and members of one body—the 'brought near' from 2:13 made explicit.

Romans 5:10 describes reconciliation through Christ's death, the same process of moving from enemy to near that Ephesians 2:13 mentions.

In Romans 8:1, 'no condemnation for those in Christ Jesus' echoes the 'brought near' status, emphasizing freedom from separation.

Romans 15:8-12 cites OT prophecies of Gentiles rejoicing with God's people—fulfilled in Ephesians 2:13 as Gentiles are brought near by Christ.

1 Corinthians 1:30 expands on being 'in Christ Jesus,' listing wisdom, righteousness, sanctification, redemption—benefits that accompany being brought near.

1 Corinthians 6:11 shows that being washed, sanctified, and justified is the transformation that brings those once far off near, as in Ephesians 2:13.

2 Corinthians 5:17 describes the new creation in Christ, paralleling the transformation from being far off to being brought near.

2 Corinthians 5:20 calls believers to be reconciled to God, which is the active ministry of bringing the far off near, the reality promised in Ephesians 2:13.

2 Corinthians 5:21 explains the exchange—Christ made sin so we become righteousness—the mechanism by which Christ's blood brings us near in Ephesians 2:13.

Galatians 3:28 declares all are one in Christ—Jew or Gentile—directly reinforcing the removal of barriers implied by 'brought near.'

Colossians 1:13 describes being transferred from darkness to Christ's kingdom, mirroring the movement from far off to near in Ephesians 2:13.

Colossians 1:14 identifies redemption and forgiveness as the means by which the far off are brought near, directly supporting Ephesians 2:13.

Colossians 1:21 describes the pre-reconciliation state of alienation and hostility, which is exactly the 'far off' condition in Ephesians 2:13.

Colossians 1:22 shows reconciliation through Christ's death to present believers holy, the same nearness and transformation promised in Ephesians 2:13.

In 1 Peter 1:18, we are ransomed by the precious blood of Christ — the same blood that brings us near in Ephesians.

In 1 Peter 1:19, Christ's blood is compared to a spotless lamb — emphasizing the perfection of the sacrifice that brings us near.

In 1 Peter 3:18, Christ suffered to bring us to God — directly parallel to being brought near by His blood.

In Revelation 5:9, Christ's blood ransoms people from every nation — showing the universal scope of being brought near.

Romans 5:9 directly ties justification by Christ's blood to salvation from wrath, echoing the blood-brought-near theme in Ephesians 2:13.

In Psalm 73:27, those far from God perish — highlighting the desperate state that Christ's blood reverses by bringing the far off near.

Romans 3:23-30 grounds being brought near in universal sin and justification through faith in Christ's blood, the same basis for the nearness here.

Acts 26:18 promises Gentiles a place among the sanctified—the same 'brought near' reality in Ephesians 2:13 through faith in Christ.

Acts 22:21 records Paul's commission to go 'far away to the Gentiles'—the mission that accomplishes the 'brought near' of Ephesians 2:13.

Acts 15:14 recounts God taking a people from the Gentiles—the very inclusion that Ephesians 2:13 says happens through Christ's blood.

Isaiah 11:10 depicts the root of Jesse as a signal for the nations — foreshadowing the inclusion of Gentiles who are brought near in Christ.

In Isaiah 43:6, God promises to bring His children from afar — prefiguring the gathering of Gentiles through Christ’s work.

Acts 2:39 promises the gift to those who are 'far off'—the same group Paul says are now brought near in Christ.

Isaiah 49:12 foretells people coming from afar to God — a promise fulfilled as the far off are brought near by Christ’s blood.

In Isaiah 57:19, God declares peace to far and near — the very prophecy Paul cites in Ephesians 2:17 as fulfilled in Christ.

Jeremiah 16:19 prophesies nations from the ends of the earth coming to God—fulfilled as Ephesians 2:13 declares Gentiles brought near by Christ's sacrifice.

2 Chronicles 6:32 prays for foreigners from a far country — a clear OT precedent for God welcoming the far-off.

Colossians 1:20 describes peace through Christ's blood, reconciling all things—the same blood that brings the 'far off' near.

Ezekiel 47:22 includes sojourners in Israel's inheritance — a type of Gentiles brought near to God's people through Christ.

Zechariah 6:15 says 'those who are far off shall come help build the temple' — directly echoed in Paul's 'far off' language about Gentile inclusion.

Matthew 27:51 records the temple veil torn at Christ's death — the blood of Christ opens access for the far-off to be brought near to God.

Acts 10:35 declares that God accepts Gentiles who fear Him—the same 'far off' now brought near through Christ's blood.

Acts 10:36 proclaims peace through Jesus Christ, who is Lord of all—directly supporting that the 'far off' are now brought near in peace.

Romans 11:30 explains that Gentiles, once disobedient, now receive mercy—precisely the 'far off' being brought near in Christ.

Numbers 17:13 reveals the terror of approaching God's presence — contrasting with the nearness Christ's blood provides.

Hebrews 7:19 introduces a better hope that allows us to draw near to God—parallel to being 'brought near' through Christ's blood.

Isaiah 66:19 describes God sending messengers to distant nations—the mission that brings the far-off Gentiles near in Christ.

Isaiah 60:9 speaks of gathering children from afar—the same 'far away' that Ephesians 2:13 says are brought near through Christ's blood.

Proverbs 15:29 contrasts God's distance from wicked and nearness to righteous — Ephesians shows that distance overcome in Christ.

Psalm 148:14 declares Israel near to God — Ephesians extends that nearness to Gentiles through Christ.