American Standard Version
Ephesians 1:19
19and what the exceeding greatness of his power to us-ward who believe, according to that working of the strength of his might
Ephesians 1:19 in other versions
- King James Version (KJV)And what is the exceeding greatness of his power to us-ward who believe, according to the working of his mighty power,
- New International Version (NIV)and his incomparably great power for us who believe. That power is the same as the mighty strength
- English Standard Version (ESV)and what is the immeasurable greatness of his power toward us who believe, according to the working of his great might
- New King James Version (NKJV)and what is the exceeding greatness of His power toward us who believe, according to the working of His mighty power
Context of Ephesians 1:19
17that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of glory, may give unto you a spirit of wisdom and revelation in the knowledge of him; 18having the eyes of your heart enlightened, that ye may know what is the hope of his calling, what the riches of the glory of his inheritance in the saints, and what the exceeding greatness of his power to us-ward who believe, according to that working of the strength of his might 20which he wrought in Christ, when he raised him from the dead, and made him to sit at his right hand in the heavenly places, 21far above all rule, and authority, and power, and dominion, and every name that is named, not only in this world, but also in that which is to come:
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καὶ τί τὸ ὑπερβάλλον μέγεθος τῆς δυνάμεως αὐτοῦ εἰς ἡμᾶς τοὺς πιστεύοντας κατὰ τὴν ἐνέργειαν τοῦ κράτους τῆς ἰσχύος αὐτοῦ,Read the interlinear
Cross-references for Ephesians 1:19
- Ephesians 2:10For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God afore prepared that we should walk in them.
- Ephesians 3:7whereof I was made a minister, according to the gift of that grace of God which was given me according to the working of his power.
- Psalms 110:2Jehovah will send forth the rod of thy strength out of Zion: Rule thou in the midst of thine enemies.
- Isaiah 53:1Who hath believed our message? and to whom hath the arm of Jehovah been revealed?
- John 3:6That which is born of the flesh is flesh; and that which is born of the Spirit is spirit.
- Acts 26:18to open their eyes, that they may turn from darkness to light and from the power of Satan unto God, that they may receive remission of sins and an inheritance among them that are sanctified by faith in me.
- Romans 1:16For I am not ashamed of the gospel: for it is the power of God unto salvation to every one that believeth; to the Jew first, and also to the Greek.
- 2 Corinthians 4:7But we have this treasure in earthen vessels, that the exceeding greatness of the power may be of God, and not from ourselves;
- 2 Corinthians 5:17Wherefore if any man is in Christ, he is a new creature: the old things are passed away; behold, they are become new.
- Philippians 2:13for it is God who worketh in you both to will and to work, for his good pleasure.
- Colossians 1:29whereunto I labor also, striving according to his working, which worketh in me mightily.
- Colossians 2:12having been buried with him in baptism, wherein ye were also raised with him through faith in the working of God, who raised him from the dead.
- 1 Thessalonians 1:5how that our gospel came not unto you in word only, but also in power, and in the Holy Spirit, and in much assurance; even as ye know what manner of men we showed ourselves toward you for your sake.
- 2 Thessalonians 1:11To which end we also pray always for you, that our God may count you worthy of your calling, and fulfil every desire of goodness and every work of faith, with power;
- James 1:18Of his own will he brought us forth by the word of truth, that we should be a kind of firstfruits of his creatures.
Commentaries on Ephesians 1:19
- Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 19The exceeding greatness of his power - As the apostle is here speaking of the glorious state of believers after death, the exceeding greatness of his power, or that power which surpasses all difficulties, being itself omnipotent, is to be understood of that might which is to be exerted in raising the body at the last day; as it will require the same power or energy which he wrought in Christ, when he raised his body from the grave, to raise up the bodies…Read the comment
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 19And what is the exceeding greatness of his power - On the language used here, compare the notes at 2 Corinthians 4:17. There is much emphasis and energy of expression here, as if the apostle were laboring under the greatness of his theme, and wanted words to express the magnitude of his conception. This is the “third” thing which he was particularly desirous they should know - that they should be fully acquainted with the “power” of God in the salvation…Read the comment
- Matthew Henry Concise Commentary · v. 15-23Verses 15-23 God has laid up spiritual blessings for us in his Son the Lord Jesus; but requires us to draw them out and fetch them in by prayer. Even the best Christians need to be prayed for: and while we hear of the welfare of Christian friends, we should pray for them. Even true believers greatly want heavenly wisdom. Are not the best of us unwilling to come under God's yoke, though there is no other way to find rest for the soul? Do we not for a…Read the comment
- Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 19-20God's power for those who believe in him is the power of his Spirit working in and through his people, because they are connected to the resurrected Christ (see Romans 6:4–14; Colossians 2:12). Paul wanted to experience the power of Christ's resurrection in his own life (Philippians 3:10). In biblical times, the place of honor was always at a person's right hand (Psalm 110:1; Acts 7:56).Read the comment
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 1919. exceeding--"surpassing." power to us-ward who believe--The whole of the working of His grace, which He is carrying on, and will carry on, in us who believe. By the term "saints" (Ep 1:18), believers are regarded as absolutely perfected, and so as being God's inheritance; in this verse, as in the course of fighting the good fight of faith. according to--in accordance with, what might be expected from. working--Greek, "the energizing"; translate, "the…Read the comment
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- Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
- Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
- Tyndale Open Study Notes
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
- Calvin’s Commentaries
- John Wesley’s Notes
- Illustrated New Testament
- Burkitt’s Expository Notes
- Darby Translation Notes
- Family Bible Notes
- Geneva Bible Translation Notes
- Kingcomments
- Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
- Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
- The People’s New Testament
- Robertson’s Word Pictures
- Scofield Reference Notes, 1917 Edition
- Original Douay–Rheims Annotations
- Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
- EGW Writings
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