Ephesians 1:19
New International Version
and his incomparably great power for us who believe. That power is the same as the mighty strength

New Living Translation
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

English Standard Version
and what is the immeasurable greatness of his power toward us who believe, according to the working of his great might

Berean Standard Bible
and the surpassing greatness of His power to us who believe. These are in accordance with the working of His mighty strength,

Berean Literal Bible
and what is the surpassing greatness of His power toward us believing according to the working of the power of His might,

King James Bible
And what is the exceeding greatness of his power to us-ward who believe, according to the working of his mighty power,

New King James Version
and what is the exceeding greatness of His power toward us who believe, according to the working of His mighty power

New American Standard Bible
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

NASB 1995
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

NASB 1977
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

Legacy Standard Bible
and what is the surpassing greatness of His power toward us who believe according to the working of the might of His strength,

Amplified Bible
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

Christian Standard Bible
and what is the immeasurable greatness of his power toward us who believe, according to the mighty working of his strength.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
and what is the immeasurable greatness of His power to us who believe, according to the working of His vast strength.

American Standard Version
and what the exceeding greatness of his power to us-ward who believe, according to that working of the strength of his might

Contemporary English Version
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

English Revised Version
and what the exceeding greatness of his power to us-ward who believe, according to that working of the strength of his might

GOD'S WORD® Translation
You will also know the unlimited greatness of his power as it works with might and strength for us, the believers.

Good News Translation
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

International Standard Version
and the unlimited greatness of his power for us who believe, according to the working of his mighty strength,

Majority Standard Bible
and the surpassing greatness of His power to us who believe. These are in accordance with the working of His mighty strength,

NET Bible
and what is the incomparable greatness of his power toward us who believe, as displayed in the exercise of his immense strength.

New Heart English Bible
and what is the exceeding greatness of his power toward us who believe, according to that working of the strength of his might

Webster's Bible Translation
And what is the exceeding greatness of his power toward us who believe, according to the working of his mighty power,

Weymouth New Testament
and what the transcendent greatness of His power in us believers as seen in the working of His infinite might

World English Bible
and what is the exceeding greatness of his power toward us who believe, according to that working of the strength of his might
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
and what the exceeding greatness of His power to us who are believing, according to the working of the power of His might,

Berean Literal Bible
and what is the surpassing greatness of His power toward us believing according to the working of the power of His might,

Young's Literal Translation
and what the exceeding greatness of His power to us who are believing, according to the working of the power of His might,

Smith's Literal Translation
And what the surpassing greatness of his power to us believing, according to the action of the might of his strength,
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And what is the exceeding greatness of his power towards us, who believe according to the operation of the might of his power,

Catholic Public Domain Version
and the preeminent magnitude of his virtue toward us, toward we who believe in accord with the work of his powerful virtue,

New American Bible
and what is the surpassing greatness of his power for us who believe, in accord with the exercise of his great might,

New Revised Standard Version
and what is the immeasurable greatness of his power for us who believe, according to the working of his great power.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
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,

Aramaic Bible in Plain English
And what is the excellence of the greatness of his power in us, by those things which we believe, according to the action of the immensity of his power,
NT Translations
Anderson New Testament
and what is the exceeding greatness of his power to ward us who believe in accordance with the energy of his mighty power,

Godbey New Testament
and what the excellent majesty of his power toward us who believe, according to the working of the power of his might

Haweis New Testament
and what the transcendent greatness of his power in us, who believe, according to the energy of his mighty strength

Mace New Testament
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;

Weymouth New Testament
and what the transcendent greatness of His power in us believers as seen in the working of His infinite might

Worrell New Testament
and what the surpassing greatness of His power toward us who believe, according to the working of the strength of His might,

Worsley New Testament
and what the exceeding greatness of his power towards us who believe, according to the energy of his mighty strength;

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
Spiritual Wisdom
18I ask that the eyes of your heart may be enlightened, so that you may know the hope of His calling, the riches of His glorious inheritance in the saints, 19and the surpassing greatness of His power to us who believe. These are in accordance with the working of His mighty strength, 20which He exerted in Christ when He raised Him from the dead and seated Him at His right hand in the heavenly realms,…

Cross References
Philippians 3:10
I want to know Christ and the power of His resurrection and the fellowship of His sufferings, being conformed to Him in His death,

Colossians 1:11
being strengthened with all power according to His glorious might so that you may have full endurance and patience, and joyfully

Romans 8:11
And if the Spirit of Him who raised Jesus from the dead is living in you, He who raised Christ Jesus from the dead will also give life to your mortal bodies through His Spirit, who lives in you.

2 Corinthians 4:7
Now we have this treasure in jars of clay to show that this surpassingly great power is from God and not from us.

2 Corinthians 12:9
But He said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for My power is perfected in weakness.” Therefore I will boast all the more gladly in my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ may rest on me.

Ephesians 3:20
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,

1 Corinthians 6:14
By His power God raised the Lord from the dead, and He will raise us also.

1 Corinthians 1:24
but to those who are called, both Jews and Greeks, Christ the power of God and the wisdom of God.

2 Peter 1:3
His divine power has given us everything we need for life and godliness through the knowledge of Him who called us by His own glory and excellence.

Acts 1:8
But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes upon you, and you will be My witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.”

Romans 1:4
and who through the Spirit of holiness was declared with power to be the Son of God by His resurrection from the dead: Jesus Christ our Lord.

1 Peter 1:5
who through faith are shielded by God’s power for the salvation that is ready to be revealed in the last time.

Hebrews 11:19
Abraham reasoned that God could raise the dead, and in a sense, he did receive Isaac back from death.

Isaiah 40:29
He gives power to the faint and increases the strength of the weak.

Jeremiah 32:17
“Oh, Lord GOD! You have made the heavens and the earth by Your great power and outstretched arm. Nothing is too difficult for You!


Treasury of Scripture

And what is the exceeding greatness of his power to us-ward who believe, according to the working of his mighty power,

exceeding.

Ephesians 2:10
For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus unto good works, which God hath before ordained that we should walk in them.

Ephesians 3:7,20
Whereof I was made a minister, according to the gift of the grace of God given unto me by the effectual working of his power…

Psalm 110:2,3
The LORD shall send the rod of thy strength out of Zion: rule thou in the midst of thine enemies…

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Ephesians 1
1. After Paul's salutation,
3. and thanksgiving for the Ephesians,
4. he treats of our election,
6. and adoption by grace;
11. which is the true and proper fountain of man's salvation.
13. And because the height of this mystery cannot be easily attained unto,
16. he prays that they may come to the full knowledge and possession thereof in Christ.














and the surpassing greatness of His power
This phrase emphasizes the extraordinary magnitude of God's power. In the biblical context, God's power is often demonstrated through creation, miracles, and the resurrection of Jesus Christ. The Greek word for "power" here is "dynamis," which implies inherent strength and ability. This power surpasses human understanding and is a recurring theme in Scripture, as seen in passages like Psalm 147:5, which speaks of God's infinite understanding and power. The surpassing greatness of God's power is also a reminder of His sovereignty and omnipotence, as seen in the parting of the Red Sea (Exodus 14) and the fall of Jericho (Joshua 6).

to us who believe
This power is directed towards believers, indicating a personal and relational aspect of God's might. Belief, or faith, is a central tenet of Christianity, as highlighted in Hebrews 11:6, which states that without faith, it is impossible to please God. The power available to believers is not just theoretical but practical, enabling them to live out their faith and overcome spiritual challenges. This is further illustrated in Philippians 4:13, where Paul declares that he can do all things through Christ who strengthens him. The power is not earned but is a gift of grace, accessible through faith in Jesus Christ.

These are in accordance with the working of His mighty strength
This phrase connects God's power to His active involvement in the world. The "working" (Greek: "energeia") suggests an operative and effective power, not dormant or passive. God's mighty strength is evident throughout biblical history, from the creation narrative in Genesis to the miracles of Jesus in the Gospels. The term "mighty strength" underscores God's ability to accomplish His purposes, as seen in Isaiah 40:29-31, where God gives strength to the weary. This strength is also a type of Christ, who embodies God's power and authority, as demonstrated in His resurrection and ascension, fulfilling prophecies such as those in Isaiah 53.

Persons / Places / Events
1. Paul the Apostle
The author of the letter to the Ephesians, Paul is writing to the church in Ephesus to encourage and instruct them in their faith.

2. Ephesus
A major city in Asia Minor, known for its temple to Artemis and a significant early Christian community. The letter addresses believers in this city.

3. Believers
The recipients of God's power, as mentioned in the verse, are those who have faith in Jesus Christ.

4. God
The source of the "surpassing greatness" of power, which is directed towards believers.

5. Jesus Christ
Through His resurrection and ascension, the power of God is demonstrated and made available to believers.
Teaching Points
Understanding God's Power
Reflect on the "surpassing greatness" of God's power and how it is beyond human comprehension.

Power for Believers
Recognize that this power is specifically directed towards those who believe, offering strength and support in their spiritual journey.

Living in Resurrection Power
Consider how the same power that raised Christ from the dead is at work in your life, enabling you to overcome challenges and live victoriously.

Faith and Power Connection
Understand that faith is the key to accessing God's power. Strengthen your faith through prayer, study, and obedience.

Demonstrating God's Power
Seek ways to demonstrate God's power in your life through acts of love, service, and sharing the Gospel.(19) According to the working of his mighty power.--More correctly (see margin), the working of the might of His strength. The word "power" is a general word for force, which may be latent, and, in fact, often describes force which is latent, in contradistinction to the word here used for working or energy. St. Paul, therefore, adds that this power of God is not latent; it actually works "according to," that is, up to the full measure of "the might of the strength" of God--of that strength which is a part of His nature. The whole phrase forms a glorious climax, in which the Apostle accumulates words ever stronger and stronger to approach to the description of the omnipotence of the Spirit. It is a "force of exceeding greatness;" it is an ever energetic force; its only measure is the immeasurable might of the divine nature. (Comp. Ephesians 3:7; Philippians 3:21; Colossians 1:29; Colossians 2:12.)

Verse 19. - And what the exceeding greatness of his power toward us who believe. A new object of knowledge is here brought forward - knowledge of a power which works in us - a great power, a Divine power, a power surpassingly great. The whole energy of the Divine Being is turned on to our feeble, languid nature, vivifying, purifying, and transforming it, making it wonderfully active where all was feebleness before, as the turning on of steam suddenly wakens up a whole mass of inert machinery. When we think of the glory of the inheritance, we feel unfit for it; our narrow hearts, cold temperaments, feeble and dislocated faculties, how can they ever be right? Our fear is removed when we think of the greatness of the Divine power that works in us - God's power to transform us so that, "though we have lien among the pots, we shall be as the wings of a dove covered with silver, and her feathers with yellow gold." According to the working of his mighty power. We are now furnished with a standard and sample of the mighty power which energizes in believers are referred to one of its grandest achievements, in order to elevate our conceptions of what it is capable of effecting in us. In the prophets we find a similar encouragement for God's people, in sublime descriptions of the almighty power of him who was working in them and for them (Isaiah 40:21, etc.; Isaiah 45:7, etc.).

Parallel Commentaries ...


Greek
and
καὶ (kai)
Conjunction
Strong's 2532: And, even, also, namely.

the
τὸ (to)
Article - Nominative Neuter Singular
Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.

surpassing
ὑπερβάλλον (hyperballon)
Verb - Present Participle Active - Nominative Neuter Singular
Strong's 5235: To surpass, excel, exceed, transcend. From huper and ballo; to throw beyod the usual mark, i.e. to surpass.

greatness
μέγεθος (megethos)
Noun - Nominative Neuter Singular
Strong's 3174: Greatness, vastness. From megas; magnitude.

of
τῆς (tēs)
Article - Genitive Feminine Singular
Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.

His
αὐτοῦ (autou)
Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive Masculine 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 846: He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.

power
δυνάμεως (dynameōs)
Noun - Genitive Feminine Singular
Strong's 1411: From dunamai; force; specially, miraculous power.

to
εἰς (eis)
Preposition
Strong's 1519: A primary preposition; to or into, of place, time, or purpose; also in adverbial phrases.

us
ἡμᾶς (hēmas)
Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Accusative 1st Person Plural
Strong's 1473: I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I.

who
τοὺς (tous)
Article - Accusative Masculine Plural
Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.

believe.
πιστεύοντας (pisteuontas)
Verb - Present Participle Active - Accusative Masculine Plural
Strong's 4100: From pistis; to have faith, i.e. Credit; by implication, to entrust.

He displayed [ this power]
κατὰ (kata)
Preposition
Strong's 2596: A primary particle; down, in varied relations (genitive, dative or accusative) with which it is joined).

in the
τὴν (tēn)
Article - Accusative Feminine Singular
Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.

working
ἐνέργειαν (energeian)
Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular
Strong's 1753: Working, action, productive work, activity; in the NT, confined to superhuman activity. From energes; efficiency.

of
τῆς (tēs)
Article - Genitive Feminine Singular
Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.

His
αὐτοῦ (autou)
Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive Masculine 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 846: He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.

mighty
ἰσχύος (ischyos)
Noun - Genitive Feminine Singular
Strong's 2479: Strength (absolutely), power, might, force, ability. From a derivative of is; forcefulness.

strength,
κράτους (kratous)
Noun - Genitive Neuter Singular
Strong's 2904: Dominion, strength, power; a mighty deed. Perhaps a primary word; vigor.


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