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to the power at work within us, <a href="/bsb/ephesians/3.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> 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, <a href="/blb/ephesians/3.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> Now to the One being able to do exceedingly above all things that we ask or think, according to the power working in us, <a href="/kjv/ephesians/3.htm">King James Bible</a> 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, <a href="/nkjv/ephesians/3.htm">New King James Version</a> 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, <a href="/nasb_/ephesians/3.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> Now to Him who is able to do far more abundantly beyond all that we ask or think, according to the power that works within us, <a href="/nasb/ephesians/3.htm">NASB 1995</a> Now to Him who is able to do far more abundantly beyond all that we ask or think, according to the power that works within us, <a href="/nasb77/ephesians/3.htm">NASB 1977 </a> Now to Him who is able to do exceeding abundantly beyond all that we ask or think, according to the power that works within us, <a href="/lsb/ephesians/3.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> Now to Him who is able to do far more abundantly beyond all that we ask or understand, according to the power that works within us, <a href="/amp/ephesians/3.htm">Amplified Bible</a> Now to Him who is able to [carry out His purpose and] do superabundantly more than all that we dare ask or think [infinitely beyond our greatest prayers, hopes, or dreams], according to His power that is at work within us, <a href="/csb/ephesians/3.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> Now to him who is able to do above and beyond all that we ask or think according to the power that works in us— <a href="/hcsb/ephesians/3.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> Now to Him who is able to do above and beyond all that we ask or think according to the power that works in us— <a href="/asv/ephesians/3.htm">American Standard Version</a> 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, <a href="/erv/ephesians/3.htm">English Revised Version</a> 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, <a href="/gwt/ephesians/3.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> Glory belongs to God, whose power is at work in us. By this power he can do infinitely more than we can ask or imagine. <a href="/gnt/ephesians/3.htm">Good News Translation</a> To him who by means of his power working in us is able to do so much more than we can ever ask for, or even think of: <a href="/isv/ephesians/3.htm">International Standard Version</a> Now to the one who can do infinitely more than all we can ask or imagine according to the power that is working among us— <a href="/net/ephesians/3.htm">NET Bible</a> Now to him who by the power that is working within us is able to do far beyond all that we ask or think, <a href="/nheb/ephesians/3.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> 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, <a href="/wbt/ephesians/3.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> Now to him that is able to do exceeding abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that worketh in us. <a href="/wey/ephesians/3.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> Now to Him who, in exercise of His power that is at work within us, is able to do infinitely beyond all our highest prayers or thoughts--<div class="vheading2">Majority Text Translations</div><a href="/msb/ephesians/3.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> 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, <a href="/web/ephesians/3.htm">World English Bible</a> 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, <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/ephesians/3.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> and to Him who is able to do exceedingly [and] abundantly above all things that we ask or think, according to the power that is working in us, <a href="/blb/ephesians/3.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> Now to the One being able to do exceedingly above all things that we ask or think, according to the power working in us, <a href="/ylt/ephesians/3.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> and to Him who is able above all things to do exceeding abundantly what we ask or think, according to the power that is working in us, <a href="/slt/ephesians/3.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And to him being able to do above all things more abundantly above what we ask or think, according to the power being energetic in us,<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/ephesians/3.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> Now to him who is able to do all things more abundantly than we desire or understand, according to the power that worketh in us; <a href="/cpdv/ephesians/3.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> Now to him who is able to do all things, more abundantly than we could ever ask or understand, by means of the virtue which is at work in us: <a href="/nabre/ephesians/3.htm">New American Bible</a> Now to him who is able to accomplish far more than all we ask or imagine, by the power at work within us, <a href="/nrsvce/ephesians/3.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> Now to him who by the power at work within us is able to accomplish abundantly far more than all we can ask or imagine,<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/ephesians/3.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> Now to him who is able by power to do for us more than anyone else, and to do for us more than we ask or think, according to his mighty power that works in us, <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/ephesians/3.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> But to him who is more than almighty to do for us and is greater than what we ask or imagine, according to his power that is active in us,<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/ephesians/3.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> Now to him that is able to do exceeding abundantly above all that we ask or think according to his power which works in us, <a href="/godbey/ephesians/3.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> And to him who is able to do exceedingly above all things which we ask or think, according to the power working in us, <a href="/haweis/ephesians/3.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> Now to him that is able to do above all things, exceeding abundantly, beyond what we ask or think, according to the power which effectually worketh in us; <a href="/mace/ephesians/3.htm">Mace New Testament</a> Now unto him that is able to do infinitely above what we ask or comprehend, by his power operating in us, <a href="/wey/ephesians/3.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> Now to Him who, in exercise of His power that is at work within us, is able to do infinitely beyond all our highest prayers or thoughts-- <a href="/worrell/ephesians/3.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> Now to Him Who is able to do exceeding abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that is working in us, <a href="/worsley/ephesians/3.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> Now to Him that is able to do exceeding abundantly above all that we can ask or think, according to the power operating in us, <a href="/parallel/ephesians/3-20.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/AfeSHen3sAQ?start=548" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/ephesians/3.htm">Paul's Prayer for the Ephesians</a> …19of the love of Christ, and to know this love that surpasses knowledge, that you may be filled with all the fullness of God. 20<a href="/greek/1161.htm" title="1161: de (Conj) -- A primary particle; but, and, etc.">Now</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: Tō (Art-DMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">to Him who</a> <a href="/greek/1410.htm" title="1410: dynamenō (V-PPM/P-DMS) -- (a) I am powerful, have (the) power, (b) I am able, I can. Of uncertain affinity; to be able or possible.">is able</a> <a href="/greek/4160.htm" title="4160: poiēsai (V-ANA) -- (a) I make, manufacture, construct, (b) I do, act, cause. Apparently a prolonged form of an obsolete primary; to make or do.">to do</a> <a href="/greek/5228.htm" title="5228: hyper (Prep) -- Gen: in behalf of; acc: above. ">immeasurably</a> <a href="/greek/5228.htm" title="5228: hyperekperissou (Adv) -- Gen: in behalf of; acc: above. ">more than</a> <a href="/greek/3956.htm" title="3956: panta (Adj-ANP) -- All, the whole, every kind of. Including all the forms of declension; apparently a primary word; all, any, every, the whole.">all</a> <a href="/greek/3739.htm" title="3739: hōn (RelPro-GNP) -- Who, which, what, that. "></a> <a href="/greek/154.htm" title="154: aitoumetha (V-PIM-1P) -- To ask, request, petition, demand. Of uncertain derivation; to ask.">we ask</a> <a href="/greek/2228.htm" title="2228: ē (Conj) -- Or, than. A primary particle of distinction between two connected terms; disjunctive, or; comparative, than.">or</a> <a href="/greek/3539.htm" title="3539: nooumen (V-PIA-1P) -- From nous; to exercise the mind, i.e. to comprehend, heed.">imagine,</a> <a href="/greek/2596.htm" title="2596: kata (Prep) -- A primary particle; down, in varied relations (genitive, dative or accusative) with which it is joined).">according to</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tēn (Art-AFS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">His</a> <a href="/greek/1411.htm" title="1411: dynamin (N-AFS) -- From dunamai; force; specially, miraculous power.">power</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tēn (Art-AFS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">that</a> <a href="/greek/1754.htm" title="1754: energoumenēn (V-PPM-AFS) -- From energes; to be active, efficient.">is at work</a> <a href="/greek/1722.htm" title="1722: en (Prep) -- In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; in, at, on, by, etc.">within</a> <a href="/greek/1473.htm" title="1473: hēmin (PPro-D1P) -- I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I.">us,</a> 21to Him be the glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations, forever and ever. Amen.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/philippians/4-13.htm">Philippians 4:13</a> I can do all things through Christ who gives me strength. <a href="/romans/16-25.htm">Romans 16:25-27</a> Now to Him who is able to strengthen you by my gospel and by the proclamation of Jesus Christ, according to the revelation of the mystery concealed for ages past / but now revealed and made known through the writings of the prophets by the command of the eternal God, in order to lead all nations to the obedience that comes from faith— / to the only wise God be glory forever through Jesus Christ! Amen. <a href="/jude/1-24.htm">Jude 1:24-25</a> Now to Him who is able to keep you from stumbling and to present you unblemished in His glorious presence, with great joy— / to the only God our Savior be glory, majesty, dominion, and authority through Jesus Christ our Lord before all time, and now, and for all eternity. Amen. <a href="/2_corinthians/9-8.htm">2 Corinthians 9:8</a> And God is able to make all grace abound to you, so that in all things, at all times, having all that you need, you will abound in every good work. <a href="/colossians/1-29.htm">Colossians 1:29</a> To this end I also labor, striving with all His energy working powerfully within me. <a href="/2_timothy/1-12.htm">2 Timothy 1:12</a> For this reason, even though I suffer as I do, I am not ashamed; for I know whom I have believed, and I am convinced that He is able to guard what I have entrusted to Him for that day. <a href="/1_corinthians/2-9.htm">1 Corinthians 2:9</a> Rather, as it is written: “No eye has seen, no ear has heard, no heart has imagined, what God has prepared for those who love Him.” <a href="/2_peter/1-3.htm">2 Peter 1:3</a> His divine power has given us everything we need for life and godliness through the knowledge of Him who called us by His own glory and excellence. <a href="/hebrews/13-20.htm">Hebrews 13:20-21</a> Now may the God of peace, who through the blood of the eternal covenant brought back from the dead our Lord Jesus, that great Shepherd of the sheep, / equip you with every good thing to do His will. And may He accomplish in us what is pleasing in His sight through Jesus Christ, to whom be glory forever and ever. Amen. <a href="/matthew/19-26.htm">Matthew 19:26</a> Jesus looked at them and said, “With man this is impossible, but with God all things are possible.” <a href="/luke/1-37.htm">Luke 1:37</a> For no word from God will ever fail.” <a href="/genesis/18-14.htm">Genesis 18:14</a> Is anything too difficult for the LORD? At the appointed time I will return to you—in about a year—and Sarah will have a son.” <a href="/jeremiah/32-17.htm">Jeremiah 32:17</a> “Oh, Lord GOD! You have made the heavens and the earth by Your great power and outstretched arm. Nothing is too difficult for You! <a href="/isaiah/40-29.htm">Isaiah 40:29-31</a> He gives power to the faint and increases the strength of the weak. / Even youths grow tired and weary, and young men stumble and fall. / But those who wait upon the LORD will renew their strength; they will mount up with wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not faint. <a href="/job/42-2.htm">Job 42:2</a> “I know that You can do all things and that no plan of Yours can be thwarted.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>Now to him that is able to do exceeding abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that works in us,able.<a href="/genesis/17-1.htm">Genesis 17:1</a> And when Abram was ninety years old and nine, the LORD appeared to Abram, and said unto him, I am the Almighty God; walk before me, and be thou perfect.<a href="/genesis/18-4.htm">Genesis 18:4</a> Let a little water, I pray you, be fetched, and wash your feet, and rest yourselves under the tree:<a href="/2_chronicles/25-9.htm">2 Chronicles 25:9</a> And Amaziah said to the man of God, But what shall we do for the hundred talents which I have given to the army of Israel? And the man of God answered, The LORD is able to give thee much more than this.exceeding.<a href="/exodus/34-6.htm">Exodus 34:6</a> And the LORD passed by before him, and proclaimed, The LORD, The LORD God, merciful and gracious, longsuffering, and abundant in goodness and truth,<a href="/2_samuel/7-19.htm">2 Samuel 7:19</a> And this was yet a small thing in thy sight, O Lord GOD; but thou hast spoken also of thy servant's house for a great while to come. And is this the manner of man, O Lord GOD?<a href="/1_kings/3-13.htm">1 Kings 3:13</a> And I have also given thee that which thou hast not asked, both riches, and honour: so that there shall not be any among the kings like unto thee all thy days.according.<a href="/ephesians/3-7.htm">Ephesians 3:7</a> Whereof I was made a minister, according to the gift of the grace of God given unto me by the effectual working of his power.<a href="/ephesians/1-19.htm">Ephesians 1:19</a> And what is the exceeding greatness of his power to us-ward who believe, according to the working of his mighty power,<a href="/colossians/1-29.htm">Colossians 1:29</a> Whereunto I also labour, striving according to his working, which worketh in me mightily.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/ephesians/3-18.htm">Able</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/12-15.htm">Abundantly</a> <a href="/ephesians/3-19.htm">Exceeding</a> <a href="/galatians/1-14.htm">Exceedingly</a> <a href="/ephesians/3-7.htm">Exercise</a> <a href="/ephesians/2-17.htm">Far</a> <a href="/ephesians/2-7.htm">Full</a> <a href="/luke/20-46.htm">Highest</a> <a href="/romans/5-15.htm">Immeasurably</a> <a href="/romans/10-12.htm">Infinitely</a> <a href="/ephesians/3-19.htm">Measure</a> <a href="/ephesians/3-18.htm">Power</a> <a href="/ephesians/1-16.htm">Prayers</a> <a href="/galatians/6-3.htm">Think</a> <a href="/ephesians/2-3.htm">Thoughts</a> <a href="/ephesians/3-7.htm">Within</a> <a href="/ephesians/3-8.htm">Work</a> <a href="/ephesians/2-2.htm">Worketh</a> <a href="/ephesians/3-7.htm">Working</a> <a href="/ephesians/2-10.htm">Works</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/ephesians/6-11.htm">Able</a> <a href="/philippians/1-14.htm">Abundantly</a> <a href="/1_thessalonians/5-13.htm">Exceeding</a> <a href="/1_thessalonians/2-17.htm">Exceedingly</a> <a href="/philippians/3-21.htm">Exercise</a> <a href="/ephesians/4-10.htm">Far</a> <a href="/ephesians/4-13.htm">Full</a> <a href="/philippians/2-9.htm">Highest</a> <a href="/romans/5-15.htm">Immeasurably</a> <a href="/romans/5-15.htm">Infinitely</a> <a href="/ephesians/4-7.htm">Measure</a> <a href="/ephesians/4-16.htm">Power</a> <a href="/ephesians/6-18.htm">Prayers</a> <a href="/philippians/1-7.htm">Think</a> <a href="/ephesians/4-18.htm">Thoughts</a> <a href="/philippians/1-6.htm">Within</a> <a href="/ephesians/4-12.htm">Work</a> <a href="/philippians/2-13.htm">Worketh</a> <a href="/ephesians/4-16.htm">Working</a> <a href="/ephesians/4-12.htm">Works</a><div class="vheading2">Ephesians 3</div>1. <a href="/ephesians/3-1.htm">The hidden mystery that the Gentiles should be saved was made known to Paul by revelation;</a> 8. <a href="/ephesians/3-8.htm">and to him was that grace given, that he should preach it.</a> 13. <a href="/ephesians/3-13.htm">He desires them not to be discouraged over his tribulation;</a> 14. <a href="/ephesians/3-14.htm">and prays that they may perceive the great love of Christ toward them.</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/ephesians/3.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/ephesians/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/ephesians/3.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>Now to Him who is able This phrase acknowledges God's omnipotence, a central theme throughout Scripture. The ability of God is emphasized in various biblical narratives, such as the creation account in <a href="/genesis/1.htm">Genesis 1</a>, where God speaks the universe into existence. This power is not limited by human understanding or capability, as seen in the miraculous events throughout the Bible, including the parting of the Red Sea (Exodus 14) and the resurrection of Jesus (<a href="/matthew/28.htm">Matthew 28:1-10</a>).to do immeasurably more The concept of God doing "immeasurably more" highlights His infinite nature and the boundless scope of His power and grace. This is echoed in <a href="/isaiah/55-8.htm">Isaiah 55:8-9</a>, where God's thoughts and ways are described as higher than ours. The term "immeasurably" suggests that God's actions and plans surpass human limitations and expectations, aligning with the theme of divine abundance found in <a href="/john/10-10.htm">John 10:10</a>, where Jesus speaks of giving life "more abundantly."than all we ask or imagine This phrase underscores the limitations of human understanding and the vastness of God's provision. It reflects the idea that God's plans and blessings exceed our prayers and thoughts, as seen in <a href="/1_corinthians/2-9.htm">1 Corinthians 2:9</a>, which speaks of things God has prepared for those who love Him that are beyond human comprehension. This encourages believers to trust in God's wisdom and timing, even when circumstances seem challenging.according to His power The power referenced here is the same power that raised Christ from the dead, as mentioned earlier in <a href="/ephesians/1-19.htm">Ephesians 1:19-20</a>. This power is not only a demonstration of God's might but also a transformative force in the lives of believers. It is the Holy Spirit's work within us, enabling us to live out our faith and fulfill God's purposes, as seen in <a href="/acts/1-8.htm">Acts 1:8</a>, where believers receive power to be witnesses.that is at work within us This phrase emphasizes the indwelling presence of the Holy Spirit in believers, a key theme in the New Testament. The Spirit's work within us is transformative, producing spiritual fruit (<a href="/galatians/5-22.htm">Galatians 5:22-23</a>) and empowering us for service (<a href="/1_corinthians/12-4.htm">1 Corinthians 12:4-11</a>). This internal work is a fulfillment of the new covenant promise in <a href="/ezekiel/36-26.htm">Ezekiel 36:26-27</a>, where God promises to give a new heart and spirit to His people.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/p/paul_the_apostle.htm">Paul the Apostle</a> The author of the letter to the Ephesians, Paul is writing to the church in Ephesus to encourage and instruct them in their faith. 2. <a href="/topical/e/ephesus.htm">Ephesus</a> A major city in Asia Minor, known for its temple to Artemis and as a center of early Christian activity. The Ephesian church was a diverse community of believers. 3. <a href="/topical/g/god.htm">God</a> The central figure in this verse, described as having the power to do more than we can ask or imagine. 4. <a href="/topical/t/the_church.htm">The Church</a> The body of believers in Ephesus and, by extension, all Christians who are recipients of this message of encouragement and empowerment. 5. <a href="/topical/t/the_holy_spirit.htm">The Holy Spirit</a> Implied in the phrase "His power that is at work within us," referring to the indwelling presence of the Holy Spirit in believers.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/g/god's_omnipotence.htm">God's Omnipotence</a> Recognize that God's power is limitless and beyond human comprehension. This should inspire awe and trust in His ability to work in our lives. <a href="/topical/f/faith_in_action.htm">Faith in Action</a> Our prayers and expectations should reflect our belief in God's ability to exceed our requests. Approach God with boldness and confidence. <a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_the_holy_spirit.htm">The Role of the Holy Spirit</a> Understand that the power at work within us is the Holy Spirit, who empowers us to live out our faith and accomplish God's purposes. <a href="/topical/i/imagination_and_vision.htm">Imagination and Vision</a> Encourage believers to dream big and align their visions with God's will, knowing He can do more than we can imagine. <a href="/topical/l/living_with_expectancy.htm">Living with Expectancy</a> Cultivate a lifestyle of expectancy, looking for God's hand in every situation and trusting Him to work beyond our limitations.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_ephesians_3.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Ephesians 3</a> <a href="/q/can_god_do_more_than_we_can_imagine.htm">Can God do more than we can imagine?</a> <a href="/q/how_does_prayer_work.htm">What is the mechanism behind prayer's effectiveness?</a> <a href="/q/where's_proof_of_god's_miraculous_acts.htm">Ephesians 3:20–21 asserts God can do “far more abundantly” than we ask—where is the historical or empirical proof of such miraculous interventions?</a> <a href="/q/who_was_charles_wesley.htm">Who was Charles Wesley?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/ephesians/3.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verses 20, 21. - DOXOLOGY. The study and exposition of the amazing riches of the grace of God gives birth to an outburst of praise toward the Divine Source of all this mercy, past, present, and to come. Now unto him that is able to do exceeding abundantly above all that we can ask or think. In thinking of God it is as if we thought of space - however far our conceptions may travel, there is still infinity beyond. Paul had asked much in this prayer, and thoughts can always travel beyond words, yet the excess of God's power beyond both was infinite. This excess is denoted by a double term of abundance (ποιῆσαι ὑπὲρ πάντα and ὑπερεκπερισσοῦ), as if the apostle wished to fill our minds with the idea of absolute infinity of gracious power in God. According to the power that worketh in us, which is none other than the power "which he wrought in Christ, when he raised him from the dead" (<a href="/ephesians/1-20.htm">Ephesians 1:20</a>). The power that is actually at work in us has only to be exerted a little more to accomplish wonders of sanctification, and confer on us immense spiritual strength. Unto him be the glory in the Church in Christ Jesus, world without end. Amen. To God the whole credit of the scheme of grace and the work of grace as carried out in his people is due ("Not of works, lest any man should boast"); therefore let the Church acknowledge this, and cordially and openly ascribe to God his due. Let this feeling be universally encouraged and cherished in the Church, and let it find in the Church services suitable occasions of breaking forth in song and prayer. Again the apostle's favorite formula comes in" in Christ Jesus," to denote that this act of adoration is to be done in immediate connection with the work and person of Christ; for it is he who has brought about the whole condition of things from which the act of adoration springs. And this ascription of praise is not transitory; this view of the Divine character and actings will never become obsolete or be superseded by other views; it will claim their cordial ascriptions forever - literally, to all the generations of the age of the ages. <a href="/commentaries/ephesians/3-20.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>Now δὲ (de) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_1161.htm">Strong's 1161: </a> A primary particle; but, and, etc. to [Him] who Τῷ (Tō) Article - Dative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. is able δυναμένῳ (dynamenō) Verb - Present Participle Middle or Passive - Dative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1410.htm">Strong's 1410: </a> (a) I am powerful, have (the) power, (b) I am able, I can. Of uncertain affinity; to be able or possible. to do ποιῆσαι (poiēsai) Verb - Aorist Infinitive Active <a href="/greek/strongs_4160.htm">Strong's 4160: </a> (a) I make, manufacture, construct, (b) I do, act, cause. Apparently a prolonged form of an obsolete primary; to make or do. infinitely ὑπὲρ (hyper) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_5228.htm">Strong's 5228: </a> Gen: in behalf of; acc: above. more than ὑπερεκπερισσοῦ (hyperekperissou) Adverb <a href="/greek/strongs_5228.htm">Strong's 5228: </a> Gen: in behalf of; acc: above. all πάντα (panta) Adjective - Accusative Neuter Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_3956.htm">Strong's 3956: </a> All, the whole, every kind of. Including all the forms of declension; apparently a primary word; all, any, every, the whole. we ask αἰτούμεθα (aitoumetha) Verb - Present Indicative Middle - 1st Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_154.htm">Strong's 154: </a> To ask, request, petition, demand. Of uncertain derivation; to ask. or ἢ (ē) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2228.htm">Strong's 2228: </a> Or, than. A primary particle of distinction between two connected terms; disjunctive, or; comparative, than. imagine, νοοῦμεν (nooumen) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 1st Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_3539.htm">Strong's 3539: </a> From nous; to exercise the mind, i.e. to comprehend, heed. according to κατὰ (kata) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_2596.htm">Strong's 2596: </a> A primary particle; down, in varied relations (genitive, dative or accusative) with which it is joined). [His] τὴν (tēn) Article - Accusative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. power δύναμιν (dynamin) Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1411.htm">Strong's 1411: </a> From dunamai; force; specially, miraculous power. that τὴν (tēn) Article - Accusative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. is at work ἐνεργουμένην (energoumenēn) Verb - Present Participle Middle - Accusative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1754.htm">Strong's 1754: </a> From energes; to be active, efficient. within ἐν (en) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_1722.htm">Strong's 1722: </a> In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; 'in, ' at, on, by, etc. us, ἡμῖν (hēmin) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Dative 1st Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_1473.htm">Strong's 1473: </a> I, the first-person pronoun. 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