Ephesians 3:16

and pray that, in proportion to the wealth of his glory, he will strengthen you with his power by breathing his Spirit into your inmost soul,

Open English Bible (US)

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 all ‘fatherhood’ in heaven and on earth derives its name –

17so that the Christ, through your faith, may make his home within your hearts in love; and I pray that you, now firmly rooted and established, may, with all Christ’s people,

Read all of Ephesians 3

Cross References

Psalms 28:8The Lord is the strength of his people, the fortress who saves his anointed.

Matthew 6:13and take us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil.’

Romans 7:22At heart I delight in the Law of God;

1 Corinthians 16:13Be watchful; stand firm in your faith; be brave; be strong.

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 →

This Verse In Other Editions

Study Ephesians 3:16