Ephesians 3:17

Translations

Modern

…so that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith. Then you, being rooted and grounded in love,

Traditional

That Christ may dwell in your hearts by faith; that ye, being rooted and grounded in love,

Literal

…for Christ to dwell in your hearts through faith, having been rooted and having been founded in love,

Latin

Christum habitare per fidem in cordibus vestris: in caritate radicati, et fundati,

Original

Greek

English

…so that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith. Then you, being rooted and grounded in love,

Notes

Ephesians 3:17

so that Christ may dwell in your hearts: Having Christ make his home in your hearts is what gives believers spiritual power for life and ministry (see John 14:16–17, 23; 15:4–5; Galatians 2:20).

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 Church as God’s Temple The Sovereignty of God

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People

Jesus: The Son of God and Savior of the world

Glossary

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

Topics

Church: Holy Temple Faith in Christ Faith: Produces Christ Dwells in the Heart By God Loves Me Intercession: Exemplified Intercessory Prayer by Ministers for Their People Jesus, the Christ: Love of Love: 0F Man for Jesus Paradox: General Scriptures Concerning Righteous: Described Roots Typical Nature of Paschal Lamb: Not Taken out of the House Union with Christ: Christ Being in Us Union with Christ: Maintained by Faith Wisdom: Prayer for Spiritual

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