Ephesians 2:14 identifies Christ himself as our peace who broke down the dividing wall, defining the peace proclaimed in verse 17.

Ephesians 2:13 explains that those far away are brought near by Christ's blood, providing the basis for the peace preached in verse 17.

Isaiah 52:7 prophesies the herald of peace — a role fulfilled by Christ in Ephesians 2:17, who preaches peace to all.

Isaiah 57:19 directly says 'peace to the far and near' — the very phrase Paul uses in Ephesians 2:17 for Christ's peace proclamation.

Acts 2:39 declares the promise for those 'far off' — the same group Christ preaches peace to in Ephesians 2:17, extending salvation.

Acts 10:36 says Jesus preached peace — the same peace in Ephesians 2:17, now explicitly to Gentiles through Cornelius.

Psalm 29:11 says God blesses his people with peace — directly echoing the peace Christ preaches in Ephesians to those near and far.

Psalm 73:27 says those far from God perish, while Ephesians 2:17 proclaims peace to the far off — a strong contrast between judgment and grace.

Mark 1:14 records Jesus proclaiming the gospel — the same preaching of peace described here to both near and far.

Mark 16:15 commands preaching to all creation — mirroring the universal scope of peace proclaimed here to far and near.

In 2 Corinthians 5:18, God reconciles us through Christ and gives the ministry of reconciliation, echoing Christ preaching peace here.

Zechariah 9:10 prophesies the Messiah speaking peace to the nations — fulfilled in Christ's preaching peace to Jews and Gentiles in Ephesians 2:17.

Psalm 119:155 states salvation is far from the wicked — contrasting with Christ now preaching peace even to those far off.

In 2 Corinthians 5:20, believers become ambassadors of reconciliation, continuing the same peace message Christ proclaimed in Ephesians 2:17.

Luke 15:20 shows the father running to the son while still far off — illustrating God's initiative to bring peace to the distant.

Colossians 3:15 calls for Christ's peace to rule in hearts, expanding the peace Christ preached to internal rule.

Isaiah 49:1 calls distant peoples to listen to the Servant — echoing the proclamation of peace to those far off here.

Psalm 148:14 describes Israel as 'people near to him,' echoing the 'those near' in Ephesians — God's people are those brought near.

Psalm 65:5 calls God 'the hope of all the ends of the earth' — reinforcing that salvation extends to the far off, as Christ preaches peace to those far away.

Luke 10:5 has disciples pronounce peace on entering a house — reflecting Christ's own preaching of peace here.