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

18And may you have the power to understand, as all God’s people should, how wide, how long, how high, and how deep his love is. 19May you experience the love of Christ, though it is too great to understand fully. Then you will be made complete with all the fullness of life and power that comes from God. Now all glory to God, who is able, through his mighty power at work within us, to accomplish infinitely more than we might ask or think. 21Glory to him in the church and in Christ Jesus through 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

Words taken from the KJV.

• Nowδέde · thenG1161
• unto him thatὁho hē to · the/this/whoG3588
• is ableδύναμαιdunamai · be ableG1410
• toὑπέρhuper · above/forG5228
• doποιέωpoieō · to do/make: doG4160
• exceeding abundantlyἐκek ex · out fromG1537
• exceeding abundantlyπερισσόςperissos · excessiveG4053
• allπᾶςpas · allG3956
• thatὅςhos hē ho · whichG3739
• we askαἰτέωaiteō · to askG154
• orἤē · orG2228
• thinkνοέωnoieō · to understandG3539
• according toκατάkata · according toG2596
• the powerδύναμιςdunamis · powerG1411
• workethἐνεργέωenergeō · be activeG1754
• inἐνen · 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 El-Shaddai—‘God Almighty.’ Serve me faithfully and live a blameless life.
• Genesis 18:4Rest in the shade of this tree while water is brought to wash your feet.
• 2 Chronicles 25:9Amaziah asked the man of God, “But what about all that silver I paid to hire the army of Israel?” The man of God replied, “The Lord is able to give you much more than this!”
• Jeremiah 32:17“O Sovereign Lord! You made the heavens and earth by your strong hand and powerful arm. Nothing is too hard for you!
• Daniel 3:17If we are thrown into the blazing furnace, the God whom we serve is able to save us. He will rescue us from your power, Your Majesty.
• Daniel 6:20When he got there, he called out in anguish, “Daniel, servant of the living God! Was your God, whom you serve so faithfully, able to rescue you from the lions?”
• Matthew 3:9Don’t just say to each other, ‘We’re safe, for we are descendants of Abraham.’ That means nothing, for I tell you, God can create children of Abraham from these very stones.
• John 10:29for my Father has given them to me, and he is more powerful than anyone else. No one can snatch them from the Father’s hand.
• Romans 4:21He was fully convinced that God is able to do whatever he promises.
• Romans 16:25Now all glory to God, who is able to make you strong, just as my Good News says. This message about Jesus Christ has revealed his plan for you Gentiles, a plan kept secret from the beginning of time.
• Hebrews 7:25Therefore he is able, once and forever, to save those who come to God through him. He lives forever to intercede with God on their behalf.
• Hebrews 11:19Abraham reasoned that if Isaac died, God was able to bring him back to life again. And in a sense, Abraham did receive his son back from the dead.
• Hebrews 13:20Now may the God of peace— who brought up from the dead our Lord Jesus, the great Shepherd of the sheep, and ratified an eternal covenant with his blood—
• James 4:12God alone, who gave the law, is the Judge. He alone has the power to save or to destroy. So what right do you have to judge your neighbor?
• Jude 1:24Now all glory to God, who is able to keep you from falling away and will bring you with great joy into his glorious presence without a single fault.
• Exodus 34:6The Lord passed in front of Moses, calling out, “Yahweh! The Lord! The God of compassion and mercy! I am slow to anger and filled with unfailing love 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