Ephesians 3:20

Ephesians 3:20 in other versions

• King James Version (KJV)Now unto him that is able to do exceeding abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that worketh in us,
• New International Version (NIV)Now to him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to his power that is at work within us,
• English Standard Version (ESV)Now to him who is able to do far more abundantly than all that we ask or think, according to the power at work within us,
• New King James Version (NKJV)Now to Him who is able to do exceedingly abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that works in us,

Context of Ephesians 3:20

18will have power, together with all the saints, to comprehend the length and width and height and depth 19of the love of Christ, and to know this love that surpasses knowledge, that you may be filled with all the fullness of God. Now to Him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to His power that is at work within us, 21to Him be the glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations, forever and ever. Amen.

Ephesians 3:20 word by word

Τῷ δὲ δυναμένῳ ὑπὲρ πάντα ποιῆσαι ὑπερεκπερισσοῦ ὧν αἰτούμεθα ἢ νοοῦμεν κατὰ τὴν δύναμιν τὴν ἐνεργουμένην ἐν ἡμῖν,Read the interlinear

• Nowδέde · thenG1161
• to Him whoὁho hē to · the/this/whoG3588
• is ableδύναμαιdunamai · be ableG1410
• to doποιέωpoieō · to do/make: doG4160
• immeasurablyὑπέρhuper · above/forG5228
• allπᾶςpas · allG3956
• ·ὅςhos hē ho · whichG3739
• we askαἰτέωaiteō · to askG154
• orἤē · orG2228
• imagineνοέωnoieō · to understandG3539
• according toκατάkata · according toG2596
• powerδύναμιςdunamis · powerG1411
• at workἐνεργέωenergeō · be activeG1754
• withinἐνen · in/on/amongG1722
• usἐγώegō · I/weG1473

Cross-references for Ephesians 3:20

• Genesis 17:1When Abram was ninety-nine years old, the LORD appeared to him and said, “I am God Almighty. Walk before Me and be blameless.
• Genesis 18:4Let a little water be brought, that you may wash your feet and rest yourselves under the tree.
• 2 Chronicles 25:9Amaziah asked the man of God, “What should I do about the hundred talents I have given to the troops of Israel?” And the man of God replied, “The LORD is able to give you much more than this.”
• Jeremiah 32:17“Oh, Lord GOD! You have made the heavens and the earth by Your great power and outstretched arm. Nothing is too difficult for You!
• Daniel 3:17If the God whom we serve exists, then He is able to deliver us from the blazing fiery furnace and from your hand, O king.
• Daniel 6:20When he reached the den, he cried out in a voice of anguish, “O Daniel, servant of the living God, has your God, whom you serve continually, been able to deliver you from the lions?”
• Matthew 3:9And do not presume to say to yourselves, ‘We have Abraham as our father.’ For I tell you that out of these stones God can raise up children for Abraham.
• John 10:29My Father who has given them to Me is greater than all. No one can snatch them out of My Father’s hand.
• Romans 4:21being fully persuaded that God was able to do what He had promised.
• Romans 16:25Now to Him who is able to strengthen you by my gospel and by the proclamation of Jesus Christ, according to the revelation of the mystery concealed for ages past
• Hebrews 7:25Therefore He is able to save completely those who draw near to God through Him, since He always lives to intercede for them.
• Hebrews 11:19Abraham reasoned that God could raise the dead, and in a sense, he did receive Isaac back from death.
• Hebrews 13:20Now may the God of peace, who through the blood of the eternal covenant brought back from the dead our Lord Jesus, that great Shepherd of the sheep,
• James 4:12There is only one Lawgiver and Judge, the One who is able to save and destroy. But who are you to judge your neighbor?
• Jude 1:24Now to Him who is able to keep you from stumbling and to present you unblemished in His glorious presence, with great joy—
• Exodus 34:6Then the LORD passed in front of Moses and called out: “The LORD, the LORD God, is compassionate and gracious, slow to anger, abounding in loving devotion and faithfulness,

Commentaries on Ephesians 3:20

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 20Now unto him - Having finished his short, but most wonderfully comprehensive and energetic prayer, the apostle brings in his doxology, giving praise to Him from whom all blessings come, and to whom all thanks are due. That is able to do exceeding abundantly - It is impossible to express the full meaning of these words, God is omnipotent, therefore he is able to do all things, and able to do ̔ , superabundantly above the greatest abundance. And who can…Read the comment
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 20Now unto him - It is not uncommon for Paul to utter an ascription of praise in the midst of an argument; see Romans 9:5; Romans 11:36; Galatians 1:5. Here his mind is full of the subject; and in view of the fact that God communicates to his people such blessings - that they may become filled with all his fulness, he desires that praise should be given to him. That is able to do - see the notes, Romans 16:25. Exceeding abundantly - The compound word used…Read the comment
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary · v. 20-21Verses 20-21 It is proper always to end prayers with praises. Let us expect more, and ask for more, encouraged by what Christ has already done for our souls, being assured that the conversion of sinners, and the comfort of believers, will be to his glory, for ever and ever.Read the comment
• Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 20Now to Him … be the glory: God deserves nothing less because of the grace God has shown through Jesus Christ. The mighty power within us is God's power, which raised Christ from the dead (see 1:19–20). With that power, God can do much more than we ask or imagine, as God works in the lives of his children (see Romans 8:31–39; Philippians 4:13; Colossians 1:29).Read the comment
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 2020. unto him--contrasted with ourselves and our needs. Translate, "that is able above all things (what is above all things) to do exceeding abundantly above what we ask or (even) think": thought takes a wider range than prayers. The word, above, occurs thrice as often in Paul's writings, as in all the rest of the New Testament, showing the warm exuberance of Paul's spirit. according to the power--the indwelling Spirit (Ro 8:26). He appeals to their and…Read the comment

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Commentaries on Ephesians 3

• 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
• Luther’s Commentary on Selected Bible Passages
• 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
• Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
• EGW Writings