Ephesians 2:13

Irenaeus Against Heresies Book III

And again: "But now, in Christ, ye who sometimes were far off are made nigh by the blood of Christ."[336]

Irenaeus Against Heresies Book V

and again to the same he says, "Ye who formerly were far off have been brought near in the blood of Christ; "[121]

Clement of Alexandria Stromata Book II

it declares both the correction of the Hebrews themselves, and the training and advancement of us who are nigh:[106]

Tertullian Against Marcion Book V

of Israel belonged, and the covenants and the promise. "But now in Christ," says he, "ye who were sometimes far off are made nigh by His blood."[795]