Ephesians 1:20

Ephesians 1:20 in other versions

• King James Version (KJV)Which he wrought in Christ, when he raised him from the dead, and set him at his own right hand in the heavenly places,
• New International Version (NIV)he exerted when he raised Christ from the dead and seated him at his right hand in the heavenly realms,
• English Standard Version (ESV)that he worked in Christ when he raised him from the dead and seated him at his right hand in the heavenly places,
• New King James Version (NKJV)which He worked in Christ when He raised Him from the dead and seated Him at His right hand in the heavenly places,

Context of Ephesians 1:20

18The eyes of your understanding being enlightened; that ye may know what is the hope of his calling, and what the riches of the glory of his inheritance in the saints, 19And what is the exceeding greatness of his power toward us who believe, according to the working of his mighty power, Which he wrought in Christ, when he raised him from the dead, and set him at his own right hand in the heavenly places, 21Far above all principality, and power, and might, and dominion, and every name that is named, not only in this world, but also in that which is to come: 22And put all things under his feet, and gave him to be the head over all things to the church,

Ephesians 1:20 word by word

ἣν ἐνήργησεν ἐν τῷ Χριστῷ ἐγείρας αὐτὸν ἐκ νεκρῶν καὶ καθίσας ἐν δεξιᾷ αὐτοῦ ἐν τοῖς ἐπουρανίοιςRead the interlinear

• Whichὅςhos hē ho · whichG3739
• wroughtἐνεργέωenergeō · be activeG1754
• inἐνen · in/on/amongG1722
• ChristΧριστόςChristos · ChristG5547
• raisedἐγείρωegeirō · to ariseG1453
• himαὐτόςautos · it/s/heG846
• fromἐκek ex · out fromG1537
• deadνεκρόςnekros · deadG3498
• andκαίkai · andG2532
• setκαθίζωkathizō · to seatG2523
• handδεξιόςdexios · rightG1188
• heavenlyἐπουράνιοςepouranios · heavenlyG2032

Cross-references for Ephesians 1:20

• Ephesians 2:5Even when we were dead in sins, hath made us alive together with Christ, (by grace ye are saved;)
• Romans 6:5For if we have been planted together in the likeness of his death, we shall be also in the likeness of his resurrection:
• Philippians 3:10That I may know him, and the power of his resurrection, and the fellowship of his sufferings, being made conformable to his death;
• 1 Peter 1:3Blessedbe the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who according to his abundant mercy hath begotten us again to a living hope by the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead,
• Psalms 16:9Therefore my heart is glad, and my glory rejoiceth: my flesh also shall rest in hope.
• John 10:18No man taketh it from me, but I lay it down of myself. I have power to lay it down, and I have power to take it again. This commandment have I received from my Father.
• Acts 2:24Whom God hath raised up, having loosed the pains of death: because it was not possible that he should be held by it.
• Acts 4:10Be it known to you all, and to all the people of Israel, that by the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, whom ye crucified, whom God raised from the dead, even by him doth this man stand here before you in good health.
• Acts 10:40Him God raised the third day, and showed him openly;
• Acts 26:8Why should it be thought a thing incredible with you, that God should raise the dead?
• Romans 1:4And declared to be the Son of God with power, according to the spirit of holiness, by the resurrection from the dead:
• Hebrews 13:20Now the God of peace, that brought again from the dead our Lord Jesus, that great shepherd of the sheep, through the blood of the everlasting covenant,
• Ephesians 4:8Therefore he saith, When he ascended on high, he led captivity captive, and gave gifts to men.
• Psalms 110:1The LORD said to my Lord, Sit thou at my right hand, until I make thy enemies thy footstool.
• Matthew 22:43He saith to them, How then doth David in spirit call him Lord, saying,
• Matthew 26:64Jesus saith to him, Thou hast said: nevertheless I say to you, After this shall ye see the Son of man sitting on the right hand of power, and coming in the clouds of heaven.

Commentaries on Ephesians 1:20

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 20Set him at his own right hand in the heavenly places - Gave him, as mediator between God and man, the highest honors and dignities, Philemon 2:9; in which state of exaltation he transacts all the affairs of his Church, and rules the universe. The right hand is the place of friendship, honor, confidence, and authority.Read the comment
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 20Which he wrought in Christ - Which he exerted in relation to the Lord Jesus when he was dead. The “power” which was then exerted was as great as that of creation. It was imparting life to a cold and “mangled” frame. It was to open again the arteries and veins, and teach the heart to beat and the lungs to heave. It was to diffuse vital warmth through the rigid muscles, and to communicate to the body the active functions of life. It is impossible to…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. 2020. in Christ--as our "first-fruits" of the resurrection, and Head, in virtue of God's mighty working in whom His power to us-ward is made possible and actual [Alford]. when he raised him--"in that He raised Him." The raising of Christ is not only an earnest of our bodies being hereafter raised, but has a spiritual power in it involving (by virtue of our living union with Him, as members with the Head) the resurrection, spiritually of the believer's soul…Read the comment

Topics related to Ephesians 1:20

• Angel (a Spirit)
• Atonement
• Jesus Continued
• Jesus, the Christ
• Power
• Salvation

In the dictionaries

• Christ
• Christ, Messiah
• Blame
• Ephesians, Epistle to
• Eye
• Mystery
• Obtain
• Philippians, Epistle to
• Predestinate
• Purpose

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