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,
• 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,
• New Living Translation (NLT)I pray that from his glorious, unlimited resources he will empower you with inner strength through his Spirit.

Context of Ephesians 3:16

14For this reason I bow my knees before the Father, 15from whom every family in heaven and on earth is named, that according to the riches of his glory he may grant you to be strengthened with power through his Spirit in your inner being, 17so that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith—that you, being rooted and grounded in love, 18may have strength to comprehend with all the saints what is the breadth and length and height and depth,

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

Words taken from the KJV.

• Thatἵναhina · in order that/toG2443
• he would grantδίδωμιdidōmi · to giveG1325
• youσύsu · youG4771
• according toκατάkata · according toG2596
• the richesὁho hē to · the/this/whoG3588
• the richesπλοῦτοςploutos · richesG4149
• of hisαὐτόςautos · it/s/heG846
• gloryδόξαdoxa · gloryG1391
• to be strengthenedκραταιόωkrataioō · to strengthenG2901
• with mightδύναμιςdunamis · powerG1411
• byδιάdia · through/because ofG1223
• Spiritπνεῦμαpneuma · spirit/breath: spiritG4151
• inεἰςeis · towardG1519
• theἄνθρωποςanthrōpos · a humanG444
• innerἔσωesō · in/inner/inwardlyG2080

Cross-references for Ephesians 3:16

• Ephesians 3:8To me, though I am the very least of all the saints, this grace was given, to preach to the Gentiles the unsearchable riches of Christ,
• Ephesians 1:7In him we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of our trespasses, according to the riches of his grace,
• Ephesians 2:7so that in the coming ages he might show the immeasurable riches of his grace in kindness toward us in Christ Jesus.
• Romans 9:23in order to make known the riches of his glory for vessels of mercy, which he has prepared beforehand for glory—
• Philippians 4:19And my God will supply every need of yours according to his riches in glory in Christ Jesus.
• Colossians 1:27To them God chose to make known how great among the Gentiles are the riches of the glory of this mystery, which is Christ in you, the hope of glory.
• Ephesians 6:10Finally, be strong in the Lord and in the strength of his might.
• Job 23:6Would he contend with me in the greatness of his power? No; he would pay attention to me.
• Psalms 28:8The Lord is the strength of his people; he is the saving refuge of his anointed.
• Psalms 138:3On the day I called, you answered me; my strength of soul you increased.
• Isaiah 40:29He gives power to the faint, and to him who has no might he increases strength.
• Isaiah 41:10fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed, for I am your God; I will strengthen you, I will help you, I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.
• Zechariah 10:12I will make them strong in the Lord, and they shall walk in his name," declares the Lord.
• Matthew 6:13And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil.
• 2 Corinthians 12:9But he said to me, "My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness." Therefore I will boast all the more gladly of my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ may rest upon me.
• Philippians 4:13I can do all things through him who strengthens me.

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
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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