Ephesians 2:19-22·~1 min
Christ Our Cornerstone
Paul says that the readers are no longer strangers and foreigners, but fellow citizens with the saints and members of God's household. Built on the foundation of the apostles and prophets with Christ Jesus himself as the cornerstone, the whole structure is being joined together into a holy temple and a dwelling place for God in the Spirit.
T19herefore you are no longer strangers and foreigners, but fellow citizens with the saints and members of God’s household, 20built on the foundation of the apostles and prophets, with Christ Jesus Himself as the cornerstone. 21In Him the whole building is fitted together and grows into a holy temple in the Lord. 22And in Him you too are being built together into a dwelling place for God in His Spirit.
Section summaryBecause Christ has made peace, Paul says the readers are no longer strangers and foreigners but fellow citizens with the saints and members of God's household. Built on the foundation of the apostles and prophets with Christ Jesus as the cornerstone, they are being joined together into a holy temple and a dwelling place for God in the Spirit.
Role in the chapterThis closing section gives the chapter its architectural image of the reconciled people of God. It shows that nearness, peace, and access culminate in belonging and shared dwelling with God.