the Week of Christ the King / Proper 29 / Ordinary 34
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Ephesians 1:19
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And you will know that God's power is very great for us who believe. It is the same as the mighty power
and what is the immeasurable greatness of his power in us who believe, according to the working of his great might
and what is the excedynge greatnes of his power to vs warde which beleve accordynge to the workynge of that his mighty power
and what is the exceeding greatness of his power toward us who believe, according to that working of the strength of his might
and what is the boundless greatness of His power toward us who believe. These are in accordance with the working of the strength of His might
And you will know that God's power is very great for us who believe. That power is the same as the great strength
and what the exceeding greatness of his power toward us who believe, according to that working of the strength of his might
And what [is] the exceeding greatness of his power toward us who believe, according to the working of his mighty power,
and what is the immeasurable greatness of his power toward us who believe, according to the working of his great might
and what is the exceeding greatness of his power toward us who believe, according to that working of the strength of his might
And what the exceeding greatness of his power toward us who believe, according to the energy of his mighty power,
and what the transcendent greatness of His power in us believers as seen in the working of His infinite might
and whych is the excellent greetnesse of his vertu in to vs that han bileuyd, bi the worchyng of the myyt of his vertu,
and what the exceeding greatness of his power to us-ward who believe, according to that working of the strength of his might
and the surpassing greatness of His power to us who believe. These are in accordance with the working of His mighty strength,
I want you to know about the great and mighty power that God has for us followers. It is the same wonderful power he used
and [so that you will begin to know] what the immeasurable and unlimited and surpassing greatness of His [active, spiritual] power is in us who believe. These are in accordance with the working of His mighty strength
and what the exceeding greatness of his power to us-ward who believe, according to that working of the strength of his might
And how unlimited is his power to us who have faith, as is seen in the working of the strength of his power,
and how surpassingly great is his power working in us who trust him. It works with the same mighty strength he used
and what the surpassing greatness of his power towards us who believe, according to the working of the might of his strength,
and the unlimited greatness of his power for us who believe, according to the working of his mighty strength,Ephesians 3:7; Colossians 1:29; 2:12;">[xr]
and what is the inheritance of his power in us who believe, according to the operation of the might of his power,
and what is the excellence of the majesty of his power in us who believe; according to the efficiency of the strength of his power,
And what is the exceeding greatnesse of his power to vs-ward who beleeue, according to the working of his mightie power:
I also pray that you will understand the incredible greatness of God's power for us who believe him. This is the same mighty power
I pray that you will know how great His power is for those who have put their trust in Him.
and what is the immeasurable greatness of his power for us who believe, according to the working of his great power.
And what is the exceeding greatnesse of his power toward vs, which beleeue, according to the working of his mightie power,
And what is the exceeding greatness of his power in us as the result of the things we believe, according to the skill of his mighty power,
And what the surpassing greatness of his power unto us who believe, - according to the energy of the grasp of his might
And what is the exceeding greatness of his power towards us, who believe according to the operation of the might of his power,
And what is the exceedyng greatnesse of his power to vswarde, which beleue, accordyng to the workyng of his myghtie power,
and how very great is his power at work in us who believe. This power working in us is the same as the mighty strength
and what is the immeasurable greatness of his power toward us who believe, according to the mighty working of his strength.
And what is the exceeding greatness of his power to us-ward who believe, according to the working of his mighty power,
and what is the surpassing greatness of his power toward us who believe, according to the working of his mighty strength
and what is the surpassing greatness of His power toward us, the ones believing according to the working of His mighty strength
and what the exceeding greatness of His power to us who are believing, according to the working of the power of His might,
& what is the exceadinge greatnesse of his power towarde vs, which beleue acordinge to ye workynge of his mightie power,
and how exceedingly great that power is, which he has employ'd upon us who believe, a power corresponding to that energy of his mighty strength;
and what is the incomparable greatness of his power toward us who believe, as displayed in the exercise of his immense strength.
and what is the exceeding greatness of His power toward us who believe, according to the working of His mighty power
But it's not just a future inheritance we can hope for. He's also given us great power. The same power
and what is the surpassing greatness of His power toward us who believe. These are in accordance with the working of the strength of His might
and what is the surpassing greatness of His power toward us who believe according to the working of the might of His strength,
Contextual Overview
Bible Verse Review
from Treasury of Scripure Knowledge
exceeding: Ephesians 2:10, Ephesians 3:7, Ephesians 3:20, Psalms 110:2, Psalms 110:3, Isaiah 53:1, John 3:6, Acts 26:18, Romans 1:16, 2 Corinthians 4:7, 2 Corinthians 5:17, Philippians 2:13, Colossians 1:29, Colossians 2:12, 1 Thessalonians 1:5, 2 Thessalonians 1:11, James 1:18
his mighty: Gr. the might of his
Reciprocal: Exodus 13:3 - strength Deuteronomy 32:3 - ascribe Job 9:4 - wise in heart Psalms 28:5 - operation Psalms 106:2 - utter Psalms 111:2 - works Psalms 118:23 - the Lord's doing Psalms 145:12 - make known Nahum 1:3 - great Mark 12:24 - neither Luke 15:5 - he layeth Luke 18:27 - General John 5:19 - and Acts 13:48 - and as Romans 1:4 - the Son Romans 6:4 - that Romans 8:11 - him 1 Corinthians 6:14 - by 1 Corinthians 12:6 - worketh 2 Corinthians 6:7 - the power 2 Corinthians 13:4 - yet Galatians 1:1 - raised Ephesians 2:6 - hath Ephesians 2:8 - that Ephesians 6:10 - be Philippians 3:10 - and the power Philippians 3:21 - the working Colossians 1:5 - the hope Colossians 3:1 - risen 2 Peter 1:3 - his
Gill's Notes on the Bible
And what is the exceeding greatness of his power to us-ward who believe,.... The objects of the divine power here intended, are believers in Christ; which distinguishes this power from that which was put forth in creation, and from that which will be displayed in the resurrection of the dead, and from the power of divine wrath, which will appear in the damnation of sinners; and shows, that this power is that which is exerted in the implantation of faith, and in the continuance of it, and in the finishing of that work; and that this is a great power, an exceeding great one, a super eminent one; which is attended with energy and efficacy, and is irresistible and insuperable: the greatness of this power as displayed in the work of conversion and faith appears, if it be considered what the work itself is called, a creation, a resurrection from the dead, a regeneration, and a transformation of the man into another man, which must needs require almighty power; as well as what is then done, some things are removed, Satan is dispossessed, the stony heart is taken away, the enmity is slain, the old man is put down from his throne, and put off with his deeds; and there are some things wrought, Christ is formed in the soul, his grace is implanted, his image is stamped on, a new heart is given, and principles of light and life, of grace and holiness are put; the understanding is enlightened, the will is subdued, the affections are set on other objects, and the mind and conscience are cleansed and purified; and the means of this are the ministers, and ministry of the word, which are weak, foolish, and contemptible, in the eyes of men; to which may be added, the opposition made both from within and from without, from a sinful heart, a tempting devil, and an ensnaring, reproaching, and persecuting world: so that this work of faith cannot be ascribed to anything short of the exceeding greatness of divine power; and which is seen in supporting faith when it is wrought, under great discouragements; in delivering believers out of divers temptations; in assisting them to discharge their duty, and in their final perseverance: and to increase the idea of this power it is added,
according to the working of his mighty power, or "according to the energy of the might of his power": the strength of his power, in all the mighty energy of it, is exerted towards and upon believers; and which they should know, own, and acknowledge, to the glory of the grace of God: and this is in proportion, and agreeably to that power.
Barnes' Notes on the Bible
And what is the exceeding greatness of his power - On the language used here, compare the notes at 2 Corinthians 4:17. There is much emphasis and energy of expression here, as if the apostle were laboring under the greatness of his theme, and wanted words to express the magnitude of his conception. This is the “third” thing which he was particularly desirous they should know - that they should be fully acquainted with the “power” of God in the salvation of people. He refers not merely to the power which he had evinced in their salvation, but also to what the gospel was “able” to accomplish, and which they might yet experience. The “power” referred to here as exercised toward believers does not refer to one thing merely. It is the whole series of the acts of power toward Christians which results from the work of the Redeemer. There was power exerted in their conversion. There would be power exerted in keeping them. There would be power in raising them up from the dead, and exalting them with Christ to heaven. The religion which they professed was a religion of “power.” In all the forms and stages of it the power of God was manifested toward them, and would be until they reached their final inheritance.
To us-ward - Toward us, or in relation to us.
Who believe - Who are Christians.
According to the working of his mighty power - Margin, The might of his power. This should be taken with the clause in the following verse, “which he wrought in Christ;” and the meaning is, that the power which God has exerted in us is in accordance with the power which was shown in raising up the Lord Jesus. It was the proper result of that, and was power of a similar kind. The same power is requisite to convert a sinner which is demanded in raising the dead. Neither will be accomplished but by omnipotence (see the notes, Ephesians 2:5); and the apostle wished that they should be fully apprised of this fact, and of the vast “power” which God had put forth in raising them up from the death of sin. To illustrate this sentiment is one of his designs in the following verses; and, hence, he goes on to show that people before their conversion were “dead in trespasses and sins;” that they had no spiritual life; that they were the “children of wrath;” that they were raised up from their death in sin by the same power which raised the Lord Jesus from the grave, and that they were wholly saved by grace; Ephesians 2:1-10. In order to set this idea of the “power” which God had put forth in their regeneration in the strongest light, he goes into a magnificent description of the resurrection and exaltation of the Lord Jesus, and shows how that was connected with the renewing of Christians. God had set him over all things. He had put all things under his feet, and had made principalities and dominions everywhere subject to him. In this whole passage Ephesians 1:19-23; Ephesians 2:1-10, the main thing to be illustrated is the power which God has shown in renewing and saving his people; and the leading sentiment is, that the same power is evinced in that which was required to raise up the Lord Jesus from the dead, and to exalt him over the universe.
Clarke's Notes on the Bible
Verse 19. The exceeding greatness of his power — As the apostle is here speaking of the glorious state of believers after death, the exceeding greatness of his power, or that power which surpasses all difficulties, being itself omnipotent, is to be understood of that might which is to be exerted in raising the body at the last day; as it will require the same power or energy which he wrought in Christ, when he raised his body from the grave, to raise up the bodies of all mankind; the resurrection of the human nature of Christ being a proof of the resurrection of mankind in general.
According to the working of his mighty power — Κατα την ενεργειαν του κρατους της ισχυος αυτου· According to the energy of the power of his might. We may understand these words thus: MIGHT, ισχυς, is the state or simple efficiency of this attribute in God; POWER, κρατος, is this might or efficiency in action; ENERGY, ενεργεια, is the quantum of force, momentum, or velocity, with which the power is applied. Though they appear to be synonymous terms they may be thus understood: passive power is widely different from power in action; and power in action will be in its results according to the energy or momentum with which it is applied. The resurrection of the dead is a stupendous work of God; it requires his might in sovereign action; and when we consider that all mankind are to be raised and changed in a moment, in the twinkling of an eye, then the momentum, or velocity, with which the power is to be applied must be inconceivably great. All motion is in proportion to the quantity of matter in the mover, and the velocity with which it is applied. The effect here is in proportion to the cause and the energy he puts forth in order to produce it. But such is the nature of God's power in action, that it is perfectly inconceivable to us; and even these astonishingly strong words of the apostle are to be understood as used in condescension to human weakness.
