Ephesians 3:16

That in the wealth of his glory he would make you strong with power through his Spirit in your hearts;

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In The King James Version

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

In Context

15From whom every family in heaven and on earth is named,

17So that Christ may have his place in your hearts through faith; and that you, being rooted and based in love,

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Cross References

Psalms 28:8The Lord is their strength, and a strong place of salvation for his king.

Isaiah 40:29He gives power to the feeble, increasing the strength of him who has no force.

Jeremiah 31:33But this is the agreement which I will make with the people of Israel after those days, says the Lord; I will put my law in their inner parts, writing it in their hearts; and I will be their God, and they will be my people.

Matthew 6:13And let us not be put to the test, but keep us safe from the Evil One.

Romans 7:22In my heart I take pleasure in the law of God,

1 Corinthians 16:13Be on the watch, unmoved in the faith, and be strong like men.

Matthew Henry on Ephesians 3:15-21

The Apostle's Prayer. ( a. d. 61.) 14 For this cause I bow my knees unto the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, 15 Of whom the whole family in heaven and earth is named, 16 That he would grant you, according to the riches of his glory, to be strengthened with might by his Spirit in the inner man; 17 That Christ may dwell in your hearts by faith; that ye, being rooted and grounded in love, 18 May be able to comprehend with all saints what is the breadth, and length, and depth, and height; 19 And to know the love of… Read the whole commentary →

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