The Need of Reconciliation
W. Gurnall. Ephesians 2:14 For he is our peace, who has made both one, and has broken down the middle wall of partition between us; Certainly a soul, sensible as to what the loss of communion with God is, counts it hath not fulfilled all its errand, when it hath bare peace given it. Should God say, "Soul, I am friends with thee, I have ordered that thou shalt never go to hell, here is a discharge under My hand that thou shalt never be arrested for any debt more: but as for any fellowship with Me, thou canst expect none: I have done with thee forever, never to be acquainted with thee more." Certainly the soul would find little joy with such peace. Were the fire out as to positive torments, yet a hell would be left in the dismal darkness which the soul would sit under for want of God's presence. A wicked heart seeks reconciliation without any longing after fellowship with God. Like the traitor, if the king will but pardon and save him from the gallows, he is ready to promise him never to trouble him at Court; 'tis his own life, not the king's favour, he desires. (W. Gurnall.) Parallel Verses KJV: For he is our peace, who hath made both one, and hath broken down the middle wall of partition between us; WEB: For he is our peace, who made both one, and broke down the middle wall of partition,