Ephesians 3:16 I ask that out of the riches of His glory He may strengthen you with power through His Spirit in your inner being,

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New International Version
I pray that out of his glorious riches he may strengthen you with power through his Spirit in your inner being,

New Living Translation
I pray that from his glorious, unlimited resources he will empower you with inner strength through his Spirit.

English Standard Version
that according to the riches of his glory he may grant you to be strengthened with power through his Spirit in your inner being,

Berean Standard Bible
I ask that out of the riches of His glory He may strengthen you with power through His Spirit in your inner being,

Berean Literal Bible
that He might give you, according to the riches of His glory, to be strengthened with power by His Spirit in the inner man,

King James Bible
That he would grant you, according to the riches of his glory, to be strengthened with might by his Spirit in the inner man;

New King James Version
that He would grant you, according to the riches of His glory, to be strengthened with might through His Spirit in the inner man,

New American Standard Bible
that He would grant you, according to the riches of His glory, to be strengthened with power through His Spirit in the inner self,

NASB 1995
that He would grant you, according to the riches of His glory, to be strengthened with power through His Spirit in the inner man,

NASB 1977
that He would grant you, according to the riches of His glory, to be strengthened with power through His Spirit in the inner man;

Legacy Standard Bible
that He would give you, according to the riches of His glory, to be strengthened with power through His Spirit in the inner man,

Amplified Bible
May He grant you out of the riches of His glory, to be strengthened and spiritually energized with power through His Spirit in your inner self, [indwelling your innermost being and personality],

Christian Standard Bible
I pray that he may grant you, according to the riches of his glory, to be strengthened with power in your inner being through his Spirit,

Holman Christian Standard Bible
I pray that He may grant you, according to the riches of His glory, to be strengthened with power in the inner man through His Spirit,

American Standard Version
that he would grant you, according to the riches of his glory, that ye may be strengthened with power through his Spirit in the inward man;

Contemporary English Version
God is wonderful and glorious. I pray that his Spirit will make you become strong followers

English Revised Version
that he would grant you, according to the riches of his glory, that ye may be strengthened with power through his Spirit in the inward man;

GOD'S WORD® Translation
I'm asking God to give you a gift from the wealth of his glory. I pray that he would give you inner strength and power through his Spirit.

Good News Translation
I ask God from the wealth of his glory to give you power through his Spirit to be strong in your inner selves,

International Standard Version
I pray that he would give you, according to his glorious riches, strength in your inner being and power through his Spirit,

Majority Standard Bible
I ask that out of the riches of His glory He may strengthen you with power through His Spirit in your inner being,

NET Bible
I pray that according to the wealth of his glory he may grant you to be strengthened with power through his Spirit in the inner person,

New Heart English Bible
that he would grant you, according to the riches of his glory, that you may be strengthened with power through his Spirit in the inner person;

Webster's Bible Translation
That he would grant you according to the riches of his glory to be strengthened with might by his Spirit in the inner man;

Weymouth New Testament
to grant you--in accordance with the wealth of His glorious perfections--to be strengthened by His Spirit with power penetrating to your inmost being.

World English Bible
that he would grant you, according to the riches of his glory, that you may be strengthened with power through his Spirit in the inner person,

Literal Translations

Literal Standard Version
that He may give to you, according to the riches of His glory, to be strengthened through His Spirit with might, in regard to the inner man,

Berean Literal Bible
that He might give you, according to the riches of His glory, to be strengthened with power by His Spirit in the inner man,

Young's Literal Translation
that He may give to you, according to the riches of His glory, with might to be strengthened through His Spirit, in regard to the inner man,

Smith's Literal Translation
That he might give to you, according to the riches of his glory, to be strengthened with power by his Spirit in the interior man;

Catholic Translations

Douay-Rheims Bible
That he would grant you, according to the riches of his glory, to be strengthened by his Spirit with might unto the inward man,

Catholic Public Domain Version
And I ask him to grant to you to be strengthened in virtue by his Spirit, in accord with the wealth of his glory, in the inner man,

New American Bible
that he may grant you in accord with the riches of his glory to be strengthened with power through his Spirit in the inner self,

New Revised Standard Version
I pray that, according to the riches of his glory, he may grant that you may be strengthened in your inner being with power through his Spirit,

Translations from Aramaic

Lamsa Bible
To grant you, according to the riches of his glory, to be strengthened with might by his Spirit;

Aramaic Bible in Plain English
That he would grant you according to the riches of his glory to be confirmed by power in his Spirit, that in your inner person,

NT Translations

Anderson New Testament
that he may grant to you, according to the riches of his glory, to be mightily strengthened by his Spirit in the inner man,

Godbey New Testament
in order that he may grant unto you, according to the riches of his glory, that you be strengthened with might by his Spirit in the inner man;

Haweis New Testament
that he would give you according to the riches of his glory, to be strengthened with might by his spirit in the inner man;

Mace New Testament
that by his immense power he would strengthen the faculties of your minds by his spirit:

Weymouth New Testament
to grant you--in accordance with the wealth of His glorious perfections--to be strengthened by His Spirit with power penetrating to your inmost being.

Worrell New Testament
that He may grant you, according to the riches of His glory, to be strengthened with power through His Spirit as to the inward man;

Worsley New Testament
that He would grant you, according to his glorious riches, to be strengthened with might by his Spirit, as to the inner man;

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Context

Paul's Prayer for the Ephesians
…15from whom every family in heaven and on earth derives its name. 16I ask that out of the riches of His glory He may strengthen you with power through His Spirit in your inner being, 17so that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith. Then you, being rooted and grounded in love,…

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Cross References

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

Philippians 4:13
I can do all things through Christ who gives me strength.

2 Corinthians 4:16
Therefore we do not lose heart. Though our outer self is wasting away, yet our inner self is being renewed day by day.

Romans 7:22
For in my inner being I delight in God’s law.

2 Timothy 1:7
For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power, love, and self-control.

1 Corinthians 16:13
Be on the alert. Stand firm in the faith. Be men of courage. Be strong.

Galatians 5:22-23
But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, / gentleness, and self-control. Against such things there is no law.

Romans 15:13
Now may the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you believe in Him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.

2 Corinthians 12:9-10
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. / That is why, for the sake of Christ, I delight in weaknesses, in insults, in hardships, in persecutions, in difficulties. For when I am weak, then I am strong.

1 Peter 5:10
And after you have suffered for a little while, the God of all grace, who has called you to His eternal glory in Christ, will Himself restore you, secure you, strengthen you, and establish you.

Isaiah 40:29-31
He gives power to the faint and increases the strength of the weak. / Even youths grow tired and weary, and young men stumble and fall. / But those who wait upon the LORD will renew their strength; they will mount up with wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not faint.

Zechariah 4:6
So he said to me, “This is the word of the LORD to Zerubbabel: Not by might nor by power, but by My Spirit, says the LORD of Hosts.

Psalm 138:3
On the day I called, You answered me; You emboldened me and strengthened my soul.

Nehemiah 8:10
Then Nehemiah told them, “Go and eat what is rich, drink what is sweet, and send out portions to those who have nothing prepared, since today is holy to our Lord. Do not grieve, for the joy of the LORD is your strength.”

Isaiah 41:10
Do not fear, for I am with you; do not be afraid, for I am your God. I will strengthen you; I will surely help you; I will uphold you with My righteous right hand.

Treasury of Scripture

That he would grant you, according to the riches of his glory, to be strengthened with might by his Spirit in the inner man;

according.

Ephesians 3:8
Unto me, who am less than the least of all saints, is this grace given, that I should preach among the Gentiles the unsearchable riches of Christ;

Ephesians 1:7,18
In whom we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins, according to the riches of his grace; …

Ephesians 2:7
That in the ages to come he might shew the exceeding riches of his grace in his kindness toward us through Christ Jesus.

to be.

Ephesians 6:10
Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord, and in the power of his might.

Job 23:6
Will he plead against me with his great power? No; but he would put strength in me.

Psalm 28:8
The LORD is their strength, and he is the saving strength of his anointed.

the inner.

Jeremiah 31:33
But this shall be the covenant that I will make with the house of Israel; After those days, saith the LORD, I will put my law in their inward parts, and write it in their hearts; and will be their God, and they shall be my people.

Romans 2:29
But he is a Jew, which is one inwardly; and circumcision is that of the heart, in the spirit, and not in the letter; whose praise is not of men, but of God.

Romans 7:22
For I delight in the law of God after the inward man:

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Ephesians 3

1. The hidden mystery that the Gentiles should be saved was made known to Paul by revelation;
8. and to him was that grace given, that he should preach it.
13. He desires them not to be discouraged over his tribulation;
14. and prays that they may perceive the great love of Christ toward them.

Berean Study Bible

I pray
The Apostle Paul begins this verse with a personal and heartfelt petition. The Greek word used here is "αἰτέω" (aiteō), which conveys a sense of earnest request or supplication. This reflects Paul's deep pastoral concern and love for the Ephesian believers. His prayer is not just a casual wish but a fervent intercession, demonstrating the importance of prayer in the Christian life as a means of accessing divine grace and power.

out of the riches of His glory
The phrase "riches of His glory" speaks to the abundant and inexhaustible nature of God's resources. The Greek word for "riches" is "πλοῦτος" (ploutos), indicating wealth or abundance. "Glory" in Greek is "δόξα" (doxa), which often refers to the majesty and honor of God. This phrase emphasizes that God's ability to answer prayer is not limited by human constraints but is drawn from His infinite and glorious nature. It reassures believers that God's provision is both generous and sufficient.

He may strengthen you
The verb "strengthen" comes from the Greek "κραταιόω" (krataioō), meaning to make strong or to empower. This indicates a divine empowerment that goes beyond mere human effort. Paul is asking for a supernatural fortification of the believers' spiritual lives, suggesting that true strength comes from God alone. This strength is necessary for enduring trials, resisting temptation, and living a life that honors God.

with power
The Greek word for "power" is "δύναμις" (dynamis), which is the root of the English word "dynamite." It signifies not just any power, but a dynamic, active, and effective force. This power is the same that raised Christ from the dead and is available to believers through the Holy Spirit. It is a reminder that the Christian life is not lived in human strength but through the mighty power of God.

through His Spirit
The Holy Spirit is the agent of this strengthening. The Greek word "πνεῦμα" (pneuma) refers to the Spirit, emphasizing His role in the believer's life. The Spirit is the one who applies the riches of God's glory to our hearts, enabling us to live victoriously. This highlights the Trinitarian nature of God’s work in believers, as the Spirit mediates the power and presence of God the Father and God the Son.

in your inner being
The "inner being" refers to the spiritual aspect of a person, as opposed to the outer, physical body. The Greek term "ἔσω ἄνθρωπος" (esō anthrōpos) suggests the heart, mind, and soul—the core of one's identity. Paul is praying for a transformation that starts from within, affecting every part of a believer's life. This inner renewal is crucial for spiritual growth and maturity, aligning one's desires and actions with God's will.

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers

(16) To be strengthened with might by his Spirit in the inner man.--From the Father, as the source of all life and being, St. Paul passes on to the Spirit, "proceeding from the Father," as the giver of life to men. His prayer here, as in Ephesians 1:17, is for the gift of the Spirit, but under some difference of aspect. There the prayer is for illumination, here for strength to grasp the mystery, to be rooted in love, and be filled up to the fulness of God. Accordingly, there the inner man is represented only by the "eyes of the heart;" here (as in Romans 7:22; 2Corinthians 4:16) we hear of the "inner man" in his entirety, including all faculties--intellectual, emotional, moral--which make up his spiritual nature. And St. Paul emphasises this prayer very strikingly by asking that the gift may be "according to the riches of His glory," unlimited as the illimitable glory of the Divine Nature itself. Moreover, a greater closeness of communion is clearly indicated here. For light is a gift from without; strength comes from an indwelling power, making itself perfect in weakness, and continually growing from grace to grace.

Pulpit Commentary

Verse 16. - That he would grant you, according to the riches of his glory. The standard or measure of the Divine giving is brought into view. "Riches of his glory" is a more emphatic expression than "glorious riches," though substantially the same in meaning. God's standard of giving is liberal, bountiful, overflowing. An image of the riches of his glory is seen in the starry heavens, which proclaim at once the vast riches and surpassing glory of God. Or in the beautiful appearance of an autumn sunset, where the whole sky is flecked with clouds brightened into a sea of glory. In prayer, it is both useful for ourselves and glorifying to God to recognize his bountifulness - to remember that he gives us a King (2 Samuel 24:23). To be strengthened with might by his Spirit in the inner man. The inner man is the seat of influence, but with us it is the scat of spiritual feebleness. Most men may contrive to order their outward conduct suitably; but who has control of the inner man? Faith, trust, humility, love, patience, and the like graces which belong to the inner man, are what we are weakest in, and what we have least power to make strong. In this very region it is sought that the Ephesians might be strengthened with might by the Spirit. The gift of the Spirit is available for this very purpose for all that ask him.

Parallel Commentaries ...

Greek

[ I pray ] that
ἵνα (hina)
Conjunction
Strong's 2443: In order that, so that. Probably from the same as the former part of heautou; in order that.

out of
κατὰ (kata)
Preposition
Strong's 2596: A primary particle; down, in varied relations (genitive, dative or accusative) with which it is joined).

the
τὸ (to)
Article - Accusative 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.

riches
πλοῦτος (ploutos)
Noun - Accusative Neuter Singular
Strong's 4149: From the base of pletho; wealth, i.e. money, possessions, or abundance, richness, valuable bestowment.

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.

glory
δόξης (doxēs)
Noun - Genitive Feminine Singular
Strong's 1391: From the base of dokeo; glory, in a wide application.

He may
δῷ (dō)
Verb - Aorist Subjunctive Active - 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 1325: To offer, give; I put, place. A prolonged form of a primary verb; to give.

strengthen
κραταιωθῆναι (krataiōthēnai)
Verb - Aorist Infinitive Passive
Strong's 2901: To strengthen, confirm; pass: I grow strong, become strong. From krataios; to empower, i.e. increase in vigor.

you
ὑμῖν (hymin)
Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Dative 2nd Person Plural
Strong's 4771: You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou.

with power
δυνάμει (dynamei)
Noun - Dative Feminine Singular
Strong's 1411: From dunamai; force; specially, miraculous power.

through
διὰ (dia)
Preposition
Strong's 1223: A primary preposition denoting the channel of an act; through.

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.

Spirit
Πνεύματος (Pneumatos)
Noun - Genitive Neuter Singular
Strong's 4151: Wind, breath, spirit.

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

[your]
τὸν (ton)
Article - Accusative Masculine Singular
Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.

inner
ἔσω (esō)
Adverb
Strong's 2080: Within, inside, with verbs either of rest or of motion; prep: within, to within, inside. From eis; inside.

being,
ἄνθρωπον (anthrōpon)
Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular
Strong's 444: A man, one of the human race. From aner and ops; man-faced, i.e. A human being.

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