Ephesians 2:15
Having abolished in his flesh the enmity, even the law of commandments contained in ordinances; for to make in himself of twain one new man, so making peace;
Cross-reference
In Ephesians 2:14, Christ breaks down the dividing wall — the immediate context of why He abolishes the law.
In Ephesians 2:16, Christ reconciles both to God in one body — the result of abolishing the law and making peace.
Ephesians 4:16 describes the growth of the one body Christ created, showing how the new man functions in unity.
In Ephesians 1:10, Christ unites all things in heaven and earth — the broader plan fulfilled in creating one new man.
In Ephesians 4:13, unity of faith and maturity in Christ builds on the one new man created in 2:15.
In Ephesians 4:24, the new self is created in God's likeness — parallel to the 'one new man' created in 2:15.
Hebrews 10:19-22 describes a new living way through Christ's body, like the torn curtain — parallel to setting aside the law for access.
Hebrews 10:1-10 shows the law as a shadow replaced by Christ's sacrifice, echoing the setting aside of ordinances here.
Hebrews 9:10 describes temporary external regulations, confirming the same ordinances Christ abolished to create one new man.
Hebrews 8:13 declares the old covenant obsolete, directly supporting the idea that the law has been set aside.
Colossians 3:10 describes the new self renewed in God's image, related to the one new man formed from Jew and Gentile.
Colossians 2:20 says believers died with Christ to worldly rules, reinforcing that the law's regulations are no longer binding.
Colossians 2:14 specifies the law's commands were nailed to the cross, directly echoing the setting aside of the law in Ephesians 2:15.
Colossians 1:22 speaks of reconciliation through Christ's physical body, echoing the same means by which the law was set aside here.
Galatians 6:15 also prioritizes new creation over old ordinances, directly supporting the abolition of the law's dividing wall.
Galatians 3:10 shows that the law brings a curse, explaining why it needed to be abolished — the problem this cross-reference addresses.
2 Corinthians 5:17 echoes the new creation theme—being in Christ makes all things new, just as the one new man is created.
In Romans 7:4, believers also die to the law through Christ, reinforcing that Christ's work ends the law's jurisdiction.
John 10:16 foretells one flock from two folds, directly fulfilling the creation of one new man from Jews and Gentiles.
Hebrews 7:16 speaks of a priesthood based on indestructible life, not law — showing another aspect of the law being set aside.
In 1 Corinthians 10:17, partaking of one bread makes many one body — parallel to Christ creating one new man from two.