Ephesians 3:16

Translations

Modern

I ask that out of the riches of His glory He may strengthen you with power through His Spirit in your inner being,

Traditional

That he would grant you, according to the riches of his glory, to be strengthened with might by his Spirit in the inner man;

Literal

…that He might give to you according to the riches of His glory, to be strengthened with power through His Spirit in the inner man,

Latin

…ut det vobis secundum divitias gloriæ suæ, virtute corroborari per Spiritum ejus in interiorem hominem,

Original

Greek

English

I ask that out of the riches of His glory He may strengthen you with power through His Spirit in your inner being,

Notes

Ephesians 3:15–16

from 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). Because God is the Creator of everything, he has access to glorious, unlimited resources. He does not hold back these resources but gladly gives them to his children.

Ephesians 3:14–21

Paul ends this section (1:3–3:21) with a second prayer for the people he is writing to. The first prayer in 1:15–23 was for their spiritual understanding. The second prayer in 3:14–21 is for their spiritual growth and strength.

Theme notes and profiles

Paul (Saul) Living for Christ The Sovereignty of God

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Isaiah 41:10
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Finally, be strong in the Lord and in His mighty power.
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But He said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for My power is perfected in weakness.” Therefore I will boast all the more gladly in my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ may rest on me.
Psalm 28:8
The LORD is the strength of His people, a stronghold of salvation for His anointed.
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And my God will supply all your needs according to His glorious riches in Christ Jesus.
Romans 7:22
For in my inner being I delight in God’s law.

Glossary

Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Body of Christ Haggai, Book of Letter to the Ephesians Messiah Power Prayer

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