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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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God's Inexpressible Ability
Commentators emphasize that Paul uses extraordinary language, like the rare Greek double-compound adverb for "exceeding abundantly," to describe God's power. He intentionally piles up words to convey that God's ability to act on our behalf surpasses not only what we ask for in prayer but even the highest limits of our imagination.
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Ephesians
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18th Century
Presbyterian
Now to him. It is not uncommon for Paul to utter an ascription of praise in the midst of an argument. See Romans 9:5;[Reference Romans 11:…
That is able to do (τω δυναμενω ποιησα). Dative case of the articular participle (present middle of δυναμα). Paul is fully aware o…
The doxology is plainly the climax of the first half of Ephesians; it may be regarded as the climax of the whole letter, which rises to a spiritual…
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16th Century
Protestant
Now to him. He now breaks out into thanksgiving. This thanksgiving serves the additional purpose of exhorting the Ephesians to maintain
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
Now to him that is able to do exceeding abundantly This is the conclusion of the apostle's prayer, in which the powe…
It is proper always to end prayers with praises. Let us expect more, and ask for more, encouraged by what Christ has already done for our souls, be…
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