Bible Strands
Ephesians 1:19
and the surpassing greatness of His power to us who believe. These are in accordance with the working of His mighty strength,
Berean Standard Bible
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Study note
Setting — The author addresses a believing community immediately after praying for their spiritual illumination regarding hope and inheritance. He interrupts his petition to specify the exact divine attribute he wants them to comprehend.
The words — ὑπερβάλλον (huperballon) literally means surpassing, and μέγεθος (megethos) translates to greatness. Together they form a compound descriptor for an excellence that exceeds all measure.
The thread — This pattern of divine strength operating within believers appears in Philippians 2:13, Ephesians 3:20, and Colossians 2:12. Each passage ties God's active power directly to the faith and transformation of his people.
Why it lands — The text states that this surpassing greatness is directed specifically to those who believe and aligns with the mighty strength that raised Christ. It requires the reader to acknowledge that the resurrection power applied to Jesus is the exact same force currently operating for them.
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The Greek words
King James Version
And what is the exceeding greatness of his power to us-ward who believe, according to the working of his mighty power,
Cross-references
- Philippians 2:13 For it is God who works in you to will and to act on behalf of His good purpose.
- 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,
- Colossians 2:12 And having been buried with Him in baptism, you were raised with Him through your faith in the power of God, who raised Him from the dead.
- 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.
- Colossians 1:29 To this end I also labor, striving with all His energy working powerfully within me.
- Ephesians 6:10 Finally, be strong in the Lord and in His mighty power.
- Ephesians 3:7 I became a servant of this gospel by the gift of God’s grace, given me through the working of His power.
- Romans 1:16 I am not ashamed of the gospel, because it is the power of God for salvation to everyone who believes, first to the Jew, then to the Greek.
- Ephesians 2:10 For we are God’s workmanship, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance as our way of life.
- Psalms 110:2 The LORD extends Your mighty scepter from Zion: “Rule in the midst of Your enemies.”