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that he would grant you, according to the riches of his glory, that you may be strengthened with power through his Spirit in the inward man;
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Limitless Spiritual Power
Paul prays for believers to be strengthened not just by God, but "according to the riches of his glory." Commentators explain this means the strength available is not rationed but is as limitless and abundant as God's own glorious nature. This is a lavish provision of divine power for your spiritual life, not a small dose to just get by.
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Ephesians
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18th Century
Presbyterian
According to the riches of his glory. According to the glorious abundance of his mercy. See Philippians 4:19. Out of those stores of rich …
That he would grant you (ινα δω υμιν). Sub-final clause with ινα and the second aorist active subjunctive of διδωμ, to give. There…
19th Century
Anglican
To be strengthened with might by his Spirit in the inner man.—From the Father, as the source of all life and being, Saint…
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Paul now sets out the content of his prayer in three items: vv.16–17a; 17b– 19a; 19b. As in 1:17–18, the prayer is concerned with the appropriation…
16th Century
Protestant
That he would give to you. Paul wishes that the Ephesians should be strengthened; and yet he had already bestowed on their piety …
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
That he would grant you according to the riches of his glory Or according to, and out…
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The apostle seems to be more anxious that the believers should not be discouraged and faint because of his tribulations, than for what he himself h…
