Ephesians 3:16

Ephesians 3:16 in other versions

• King James Version (KJV)That he would grant you, according to the riches of his glory, to be strengthened with might by his Spirit in the inner man;
• New International Version (NIV)I pray that out of his glorious riches he may strengthen you with power through his Spirit in your inner being,
• English Standard Version (ESV)that according to the riches of his glory he may grant you to be strengthened with power through his Spirit in your inner being,
• New King James Version (NKJV)that He would grant you, according to the riches of His glory, to be strengthened with might through His Spirit in the inner man,

Context of Ephesians 3:16

14For this reason I bow my knees to the Father [of our Lord Jesus Christ], 15of whom every family in [the] heavens and on earth is named, in order that he may give you according to the riches of his glory, to be strengthened with power by his Spirit in the inner man; 17that the Christ may dwell, through faith, in your hearts, being rooted and founded in love, 18in order that ye may be fully able to apprehend with all the saints what [is] the breadth and length and depth and height;

Ephesians 3:16 word by word

ἵνα δῷ ὑμῖν κατὰ τὸ πλοῦτος τῆς δόξης αὐτοῦ δυνάμει κραταιωθῆναι διὰ τοῦ πνεύματος αὐτοῦ εἰς τὸν ἔσω ἄνθρωπον,Read the interlinear

• orderἵναhina · in order that/toG2443
• giveδίδωμιdidōmi · to giveG1325
• accordingκατάkata · according toG2596
• richesπλοῦτοςploutos · richesG4149
• gloryδόξαdoxa · gloryG1391
• strengthenedκραταιόωkrataioō · to strengthenG2901
• powerδύναμιςdunamis · powerG1411
• Spiritπνεῦμαpneuma · spirit/breath: spiritG4151
• innerἔσωesō · in/inner/inwardlyG2080
• manἄνθρωποςanthrōpos · a humanG444

Cross-references for Ephesians 3:16

• Ephesians 3:8To me, less than the least of all saints, has this grace been given, to announce among the nations the glad tidings of the unsearchable riches of the Christ,
• Ephesians 1:7in whom we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of offences, according to the riches of his grace;
• Ephesians 2:7that he might display in the coming ages the surpassing riches of his grace in kindness towards us in Christ Jesus.
• Romans 9:23and that he might make known the riches of his glory upon vessels of mercy, which he had before prepared for glory,
• Philippians 4:19But my God shall abundantly supply all your need according to his riches in glory in Christ Jesus.
• Colossians 1:27to whom God would make known what are the riches of the glory of this mystery among the nations, which is Christ in you the hope of glory:
• Ephesians 6:10For the rest, brethren, be strong in [the] Lord, and in the might of his strength.
• Job 23:6Would he plead against me with [his] great power? Nay; but he would give heed unto me.
• Psalms 28:8Jehovah is their strength; and he is the stronghold of salvation to his anointed one.
• Psalms 138:3In the day when I called thou answeredst me; thou didst encourage me with strength in my soul.
• Isaiah 40:29He giveth power to the faint; and to him that hath no might he increaseth strength.
• Isaiah 41:10— Fear not, for I [am] with thee; be not dismayed, for I [am] thy God: I will strengthen thee, yea, I will help thee, yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness.
• Zechariah 10:12And I will strengthen them in Jehovah; and they shall walk in his name, saith Jehovah.
• Matthew 6:13and lead us not into temptation, but save us from evil.
• 2 Corinthians 12:9And he said to me, My grace suffices thee; for [my] power is perfected in weakness. Most gladly therefore will I rather boast in my weaknesses, that the power of the Christ may dwell upon me.
• Philippians 4:13I have strength for all things in him that gives me power.

Commentaries on Ephesians 3:16

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 16That he would grant you - This prayer of the apostle is one of the most grand and sublime in the whole oracles of God. The riches of the grace of the Gospel, and the extent to which the soul of man may be saved here below, are most emphatically pointed out here. Every word seems to have come immediately from heaven; laboring to convey ideas of infinite importance to mankind. No paraphrase can do it justice, and few commentators seem to have entered into…Read the comment
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 16According to the riches of his glory - According to the glorious abundance of his mercy; see Philemon 4:19. Out of those stores of rich grace which can never be exhausted. The word “riches,” so often used by Paul, denotes “abundance,” and the idea here is, that his grace was inexhaustible and ample for all their needs. To be strengthened with might - To be powerfully strengthened. That is, to give you abundant strength to bear trials; to perform your…Read the comment
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary · v. 13-19Verses 13-19 The apostle seems to be more anxious lest the believers should be discouraged and faint upon his tribulations, than for what he himself had to bear. He asks for spiritual blessings, which are the best blessings. Strength from the Spirit of God in the inner man; strength in the soul; the strength of faith, to serve God, and to do our duty. If the law of Christ is written in our hearts, and the love of Christ is shed abroad there, then Christ…Read the comment
• Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 15-16from whom every family in heaven and on earth derives its name: There is a wordplay in the original Greek language between the words "Father" (patēr, 3:14) and family (patria). This wordplay shows a connection between God as Father and all the families that exist. As the Creator of everything, God made all families—both angelic families in heaven and human families on earth. This includes all people groups, whether gentile or Jewish (see 2:14–22; 3:6)…Read the comment
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 1616. according to--that is in abundance consonant to the riches of His glory; not "according to" the narrowness of our hearts. Col 1:11, "Strengthened with all might according to His glorious power." by--Greek, "through"; "by means of His Spirit." in--The Greek implies, "infused into." the inner man--(Ep 4:22, 24; 1Pe 3:4); "the hidden man of the heart." Not predicated of unbelievers, whose inward and outward man alike are carnal. But in believers, the…Read the comment

Topics related to Ephesians 3:16

• Glory
• Grace of God
• Holy Spirit
• Intercession
• Man
• Power
• Spirit
• Wisdom

In the dictionaries

• Inner Man
• Boldness
• Effectual
• Fellowship
• Ground
• Inner
• Purpose
• Revelation
• Riches
• Root

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