No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. 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. He is working toward sharing the riches of his glory with his entire family. Now unto him that is able to do exceeding abundantly this is the conclusion of the apostles prayer, in which the power of god is celebrated, a perfection which is essential unto god, and is very large and extensive. A verse by verse inductive and exegetical bible study series into. This prayer begins a transition from the first half of his letter, focused on doctrinal ideas, to the second half, where those ideas are put into practice. Ephesians 3 commentary, this commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, takes one through the new testament verse by verse. Paul reminds us of gods love and the exalted position we have in christ. The apostle supposes his prayer to be answered, and all its requests conferred.
An introduction to the book of ephesians an argument of the book of ephesians selected bibliography on the book of ephesians. Paul describes god as one able to do far more than we can ask or think ephesians 3. 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. No matter how bold our requests may seem, god can do all we ask and much more 1 corinthians 2. Together with the apostles in the work of building the church were the prophets 2. For this reason i, paul, the prisoner of christ jesus for the sake of you gentiles surely you have heard about the administration of gods grace that was given to me for you. Now to him who is able to do beyond all things superabundantly beyond what we ask or think. Now to him who by the power that is working within us 1 is able to do far beyond 2 all that we ask or think. Because the name ephesus is not mentioned in every early manuscript, some scholars believe the letter was an encyclical, intended to be circulated and read among all the churches in asia minor and was simply. Ephesians 3 gods marvelous plan for the gentiles bible.
Also it might mean to bring words of hope to the church. Ephesians free bible study commentary in simple english. This doxology also concludes the first half of pauls letter, with the remaining chapters transitioning to new themes and more practical matters within the church. Ephesians 3 commentary the bible study new testament. In a succinct form, this passage contains gods spiritual purpose. A believers power ephesians 3 by kelly henderson this lesson is the third in the series teaching from the book of ephesians emphasizing the importance of. 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. Ephesians 3, new king james version nkjv the bible app. Ephesians chapters 1 3 wonderfully expound the gospel while ephesians chapters 46 provide a clear picture of how those doctrines change our lives. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Blue letter bible is a 501c3 nonprofit organization. The letter is addressed to the church in the city of ephesus, capital of the roman province of asia asia minor, modern turkey. These important questions are answered in the book of ephesians. The book of ephesians clearly leaves its mark among other bible books by displaying the powerful impact of the gospel of christ jesus in the individual and corporate life of believers.
Specific instructions for christian living ephesians 4. Prayer for ephesians strength, praise to god ephesians 3. 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, to him. Ephesians 3 niv bible for this reason i, paul, the. To know the love of christ which passes knowledge 3.
Ephesians 3 new international version niv gods marvelous plan for the gentiles. 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,unto him be glory in the church by. This might mean to make the sins of the people clear. Ephesians 3 for this cause i paul, the prisoner of jesus christ for you gentiles. So it is with this great wonderful book of god in the study of it. To the saints who are in ephesus, and c are faithful 1 in christ jesus 2 d grace to you and peace from god our father and the lord jesus christ spiritual blessings in christ. He has just prayed that the ephesians would be filled up to all the fullness of god. Tom constables expository notes on ephesians this is also available in the net. Able to do exceedingly abundantly above all that we ask or think b. Well send you a new verse every day to download or share. Pauls prayers for the ephesian believers ephesians 1. Ephesians 3 for this reason i, paul, the prisoner of christ jesus for you gentiles. His power at work in us can do far more than we dare ask or imagine. The epistle to the ephesians, also called the letter to the ephesians and often shortened to ephesians, is the tenth book of the new testament.
Ephesians, philippians, colossians, and philemon are called the prison epistles because they were written by the paul while he was imprisoned in rome. Here then is a stimulus, a spur to progress, a call to deeper study. God is able to do exceeding abundantly above all that we ask or think. Check out deaf bible, the best way to see, read and share the bible like never before. Its authorship has traditionally been attributed to paul the apostle but starting in 1792, this has been challenged as deuteropauline, that is, written in pauls name by a later author strongly influenced by pauls thought, probably by a loyal.
This instructional letter is packed with practical advice, all given in an encouraging tone. This doxology also concludes the first half of pauls letter, with the remaining chapters transitioning to new themes and more practical matters within the. Ephesians 3 for this cause i paul, the prisoner of jesus christ for you gentiles, copy options. God deserves all glory for all things at all times ephesians 3. That they might be filled with all the fullness of god 19b c. 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, 21 to him be glory in the church and. Because the name ephesus is not mentioned in every early manuscript, some scholars believe the letter was an encyclical, intended to be circulated and read. Their work was like that of the old testament prophets. Ephesians chapters wonderfully expound the gospel while ephesians chapters 46 provide a clear picture of how those doctrines change our lives. Verses 20 and 21 conclude pauls prayer in this passage, which began in verse 14. 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.
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