Ephesians 1:19

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

17asking God, the glorious Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, to give you spiritual wisdom and insight so that you might grow in your knowledge of God. 18I pray that your hearts will be flooded with light so that you can understand the confident hope he has given to those he called—his holy people who are his rich and glorious inheritance. I also pray that you will understand the incredible greatness of God’s power for us who believe him. This is the same mighty power 20that raised Christ from the dead and seated him in the place of honor at God’s right hand in the heavenly realms. 21Now he is far above any ruler or authority or power or leader or anything else—not only in this world but also in the world to come.

Ephesians 1:19 word by word

καὶ τί τὸ ὑπερβάλλον μέγεθος τῆς δυνάμεως αὐτοῦ εἰς ἡμᾶς τοὺς πιστεύοντας κατὰ τὴν ἐνέργειαν τοῦ κράτους τῆς ἰσχύος αὐτοῦ,Read the interlinear

Words taken from the KJV.

• ·ὁho hē to · the/this/whoG3588
• Andκαίkai · andG2532
• whatτίςtis · which?G5101
• the exceedingὑπερβάλλωhuperballō · to surpassG5235
• greatnessμέγεθοςmegethos · greatnessG3174
• of hisαὐτόςautos · it/s/heG846
• powerδύναμιςdunamis · powerG1411
• toεἰςeis · towardG1519
• us-wardἐγώegō · I/weG1473
• believeπιστεύωpisteuō · to trust (in)G4100
• according toκατάkata · according toG2596
• the workingἐνέργειαenergeia · active energyG1753
• mightyἰσχύςischus · strengthG2479
• powerκράτοςkratos · powerG2904

Cross-references for Ephesians 1:19

• Ephesians 2:10For we are God’s masterpiece. He has created us anew in Christ Jesus, so we can do the good things he planned for us long ago.
• Ephesians 3:7By God’s grace and mighty power, I have been given the privilege of serving him by spreading this Good News.
• Psalms 110:2The Lord will extend your powerful kingdom from Jerusalem; you will rule over your enemies.
• Isaiah 53:1Who has believed our message? To whom has the Lord revealed his powerful arm?
• John 3:6Humans can reproduce only human life, but the Holy Spirit gives birth to spiritual life.
• Acts 26:18to open their eyes, so they may turn from darkness to light and from the power of Satan to God. Then they will receive forgiveness for their sins and be given a place among God’s people, who are set apart by faith in me.’
• Romans 1:16For I am not ashamed of this Good News about Christ. It is the power of God at work, saving everyone who believes—the Jew first and also the Gentile.
• 2 Corinthians 4:7We now have this light shining in our hearts, but we ourselves are like fragile clay jars containing this great treasure. This makes it clear that our great power is from God, not from ourselves.
• 2 Corinthians 5:17This means that anyone who belongs to Christ has become a new person. The old life is gone; a new life has begun!
• Philippians 2:13For God is working in you, giving you the desire and the power to do what pleases him.
• Colossians 1:29That’s why I work and struggle so hard, depending on Christ’s mighty power that works within me.
• Colossians 2:12For you were buried with Christ when you were baptized. And with him you were raised to new life because you trusted the mighty power of God, who raised Christ from the dead.
• 1 Thessalonians 1:5For when we brought you the Good News, it was not only with words but also with power, for the Holy Spirit gave you full assurance that what we said was true. And you know of our concern for you from the way we lived when we were with you.
• 2 Thessalonians 1:11So we keep on praying for you, asking our God to enable you to live a life worthy of his call. May he give you the power to accomplish all the good things your faith prompts you to do.
• James 1:18He chose to give birth to us by giving us his true word. And we, out of all creation, became his prized possession.

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

Topics related to Ephesians 1:19

• Atonement
• Intercession
• Power
• Salvation
• Wisdom

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Commentaries on Ephesians 1

• 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