Ephesians 2:16

“And that he might reconcile both unto God, &c.] This is another end of the abrogation of the ceremonial law: the Jews had run up a long score against the ceremonial law, as well as against the moral law; and Christ by fulfilling it for them, and thereby abrogating it, reconciled them; and the Gentiles could not be reconciled together with them, without the abrogation of it: and this reconciliation of them is made to God, who was the person offended; and who yet first set on foot a reconciliation, in which his glory is greatly concerned; and reconciliation with others depends upon reconciliation with him: and this is made in one body by the cross; by which “body” is meant, the human body of…”

“Translate, "might altogether reconcile them both in one body (the Church, Col 3:15) unto God through His cross." The Greek for "reconcile" (apocatalaxe), found only here and in Col 1:20, expresses not only a return to favor with one (catallage), but so to lay aside enmity that complete amity follows; to pass from enmity to complete reconciliation [TITTMANN]. slain the enmity--namely, that had been between man and God; and so that between Jew and Gentile which had resulted from it. By His being slain, He slew it (compare Heb 2:14). thereby--Greek, "therein"; "in" or "by the cross," that is, His crucifixion (Col 2:15).”

“And that he might reconcile both unto God - This was another of the effects of the work of redemption, and indeed the main effect. It was not merely to make them harmonious, but it was that both, who had been alienated from God, should be reconciled to “him.” This was a different effect from that of producing peace between themselves, though in some sense the one grew out of the other. They who are reconciled to God will be at peace with each other. They will feel that they are of the same family, and are all brethren. On the subject of reconciliation, see the notes on 2 Corinthians 5:18. In one body - One spiritual personage - the church; see the notes at Ephesians 1:23. By the cross - By…”

“In one body - One church. Having slain - By his own death on the cross. The enmity - Which had been between sinners and God. Ephesians 2:17”

“2:16 Christ’s death on the cross reconciles humans to God, and also Jews and Gentiles to each other.”

“reconcile: Rom 5:10; Co2 5:18-21; Col 1:21-22 having: Eph 2:15; Rom 6:6, Rom 8:3, Rom 8:7; Gal 2:20; Col 2:14; Pe1 4:1, Pe1 4:2 thereby: or, in himself Ephesians 2:17”