Parallel Verses

An Understandable Version

May there be to God, who is able to do infinitely more [for us] than we could [even] ask or think, according to [His] power at work in us ---

New American Standard Bible

Now to Him who is able to do far more abundantly beyond all that we ask or think, according to the power that works within us,

King James Version

Now unto him that is able to do exceeding abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that worketh in us,

Holman Bible

Now to Him who is able to do above and beyond all that we ask or think according to the power that works in us—

International Standard Version

Now to the one who can do infinitely more than all we can ask or imagine according to the power that is working among us

A Conservative Version

Now to him who is able to do above extraordinary--above all things that we ask or think--according to the power that works in us,

American Standard Version

Now unto him that is able to do exceeding abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that worketh in us,

Amplified

Now to Him who is able to [carry out His purpose and] do superabundantly more than all that we dare ask or think [infinitely beyond our greatest prayers, hopes, or dreams], according to His power that is at work within us,

Anderson New Testament

Now to him that is able to do exceeding abundantly above all that we ask or think according to his power which works in us,

Bible in Basic English

Now to him who is able to do in full measure more than all our desires or thoughts, through the power which is working in us,

Common New Testament

Now to him who is able to do far more abundantly than all that we ask or think, according to the power that works within us,

Daniel Mace New Testament

Now unto him that is able to do infinitely above what we ask or comprehend, by his power operating in us,

Darby Translation

But to him that is able to do far exceedingly above all which we ask or think, according to the power which works in us,

Goodspeed New Testament

To him who by the exertion of his power within us can do unutterably more than all we ask or imagine,

John Wesley New Testament

Now to him that is able to do exceeding abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that worketh in us,

Julia Smith Translation

And to him being able to do above all things more abundantly above what we ask or think, according to the power being energetic in us,

King James 2000

Now unto him that is able to do exceeding abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that works in us,

Lexham Expanded Bible

Now to the one who is able to do beyond all measure more than all that we ask or think, according to the power that is at work in us,

Modern King James verseion

Now to Him who is able to do exceeding abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that works in us,

Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale

Unto him that is able to do exceeding abundantly, above all that we ask or think, according to the power that worketh in us,

Moffatt New Testament

Now to him who by the action of his power within us can do all things, aye far more than we ever ask or imagine,

Montgomery New Testament

Now unto him who, according to his might that is at work within us, is able to do infinitely more than all we ask or even think,

NET Bible

Now to him who by the power that is working within us is able to do far beyond all that we ask or think,

New Heart English Bible

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,

Noyes New Testament

Now unto him that is able to do exceeding abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that worketh in us,

Sawyer New Testament

To him that is able to do far beyond all that we ask or think, by the power which operates in us,

The Emphasized Bible

Now, unto him who is able to do, above all things, exceeding abundantly above the things which we ask or conceive, - according to the power which doth energise itself within us, -

Thomas Haweis New Testament

Now to him that is able to do above all things, exceeding abundantly, beyond what we ask or think, according to the power which effectually worketh in us;

Twentieth Century New Testament

To him who, through his power which is at work within us, is able to do far more than anything that we can ask or conceive--

Webster

Now to him that is able to do exceeding abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that worketh in us.

Weymouth New Testament

Now to Him who, in exercise of His power that is at work within us, is able to do infinitely beyond all our highest prayers or thoughts--

Williams New Testament

To Him who by His power that is at work within us can do surpassingly more than all we ask or imagine,

World English Bible

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,

Worrell New Testament

Now to Him Who is able to do exceeding abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that is working in us,

Worsley New Testament

Now to Him that is able to do exceeding abundantly above all that we can ask or think, according to the power operating in us,

Youngs Literal Translation

and to Him who is able above all things to do exceeding abundantly what we ask or think, according to the power that is working in us,

Interlinear

English(KJV)
Strong's
Root Form
Definition
Usage
Now
δέ 
De 
but, and, now, then, also, yet, yea, so, moreover, nevertheless, for, even, , not tr
Usage: 2184


which, who, the things, the son,
Usage: 0

is able
δύναμαι 
Dunamai 
can , cannot , be able, may , able,
Usage: 140

to
ὑπέρ 
Huper 
Usage: 138

do
ποιέω 
Poieo 
do, make, bring forth, commit, cause, work, show, bear, keep, fulfil, deal, perform, not tr, , vr do
Usage: 372

περισσῶς 
Perissos 
Usage: 3

ὑπέρ 
Huper 
Usage: 138

all
πᾶς 
Pas 
Usage: 704

ὅς ἥ ὅ 
Hos 

Usage: 980
Usage: 0

we ask
αἰτέω 
Aiteo 
Usage: 43

or
ἤ 
or, than, either, or else, nor, not tr,
Usage: 199

νοιέω 
Noeo 
Usage: 6

κατά 
Kata 
according to, after, against, in, by, daily , as,
Usage: 428

the power
δύναμις 
Dunamis 
Usage: 95

ἐνεργέω 
Energeo 
Usage: 21

in
ἐν 
En 
in, by, with, among, at, on, through,
Usage: 2128

Devotionals

Devotionals about Ephesians 3:20

Devotionals containing Ephesians 3:20

Images Ephesians 3:20

Context Readings

Prayer For Spiritual Strength

19 and to know that His love for us surpasses [our] knowledge, so that you people will be completely filled with the fullness of God. 20 May there be to God, who is able to do infinitely more [for us] than we could [even] ask or think, according to [His] power at work in us --- 21 [I say] may there be praise to God in the church and in [or, "for"] Christ Jesus throughout all generations of people for ages and ages. May it be so.


Cross References

Romans 16:25

Now may there be glory for ever, through Jesus Christ, to the only wise God, who is able to make you stand firm [in the faith], according to the good news and proclamation of Jesus Christ. This message is the secret which was [eventually] revealed, after having been kept quiet about for long ages.

2 Corinthians 9:8

And God is able to provide you with abundant gifts, so that you will always have plenty of everything, and that you will also have plenty for doing every good deed.

Romans 4:21

and was fully convinced that what He had promised, He was able to carry out.

Jude 1:24

Now, may there be honor and majesty and power to God, who is able to guard you people from stumbling [and falling away from Him, See Gal. 5:4], and [who is able] to place you before His glorious presence without any [moral] blemish, but with great joy.

Ephesians 1:19

and what God's tremendous power [working] in us believers is. [This power is] the same as that utilized by God's mighty strength,

Ephesians 3:7

I was made a minister [of the Gospel] according to the gift of God's unearned favor, which was given to me according to the working of His power.

Hebrews 7:25

So, He is also able to save completely those people who approach God through Him, since He lives forever to intercede [i.e., to plead to God] on their behalf.

Matthew 3:9

and quit thinking to yourselves, we claim Abraham as our forefather, because I tell you, God is able to make Abraham's children out of these stones.

John 10:29-30

What my Father has given me [i.e., my sheep] are greater than everything [else], and no one is able to steal them from the Father's hand.

1 Corinthians 2:9

But as it is written [Isa. 64:4], "The things which no eye saw or ear heard, and which did not [even] enter the mind of men, is what God has prepared for those who love Him."

Colossians 1:29

This is the reason that I work hard and struggle also, using God's mighty power which is at work in me.

1 Timothy 1:14

[But] the unearned favor of our Lord was given to me in great abundance, producing faith and love which are [found] in [the fellowship of] Christ Jesus.

Hebrews 11:19

[So], he reasoned that God was able to raise up [Isaac] from the dead, which, in a sense, he did receive him back [from the dead].

John 10:10

The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I came so that people could have life to its fullest.

Hebrews 13:20-21

Now may the God of peace, who brought back from the dead our Lord Jesus, the great Shepherd of the sheep [i.e., the church], through the blood of the never ending Agreement [i.e., Christ's blood],

James 4:12

There is only One Lawgiver and Judge [i.e., God or Christ]. It is He who is able to save and destroy [people]. So, who [do you think] you are, judging your neighbor?

2 Peter 1:11

For in this way, you will be provided with a rich welcome into the never ending kingdom of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ [i.e., in heaven].

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