Ephesians 1:21
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Ephesians 1:21 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Ephesians 1:21 is a verse from the book of Ephesians in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "Far above all principality, and power, and might, and dominion, and every name that is named, not only in this world, bu..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Ephesians 1:21 — KJV
“Far above all principality, and power, and might, and dominion, and every name that is named, not only in this world, but also in that which is to come:”
— Ephesians 1:21 (KJV)
Ephesians 1:21 in Context — About the Book of Ephesians
Ephesians lifts believers into the heavenly realms — every spiritual blessing, adoption, redemption, and a seat with Christ far above all powers. Then it walks that identity into marriage, work, and warfare, closing with the church's armor: truth, righteousness, faith, salvation, the Spirit's sword, and all kinds of prayer.
Cross-References for Ephesians 1:21
“Moreover concerning the stranger, which is not of thy people Israel, but is come from a far country for thy great name's sake, and thy mighty hand, and thy stretched out arm; if they come and pray in this house; toward...: or, in this place”
Shares key themes with Ephesians 1:21: far, might, name
“Now also when I am old and grayheaded, O God, forsake me not; until I have shewed thy strength unto this generation, and thy power to every one that is to come. when...: Heb. unto old age and gray hairs thy strength: Heb. thine arm”
Shares key themes with Ephesians 1:21: power, every, also
“When the even was come, there came a rich man of Arimathaea, named Joseph, who also himself was Jesus' disciple:”
Shares key themes with Ephesians 1:21: name, named, also
“Wherefore God also hath highly exalted him, and given him a name which is above every name:”
Shares key themes with Ephesians 1:21: above, every, name
“He that descended is the same also that ascended up far above all heavens, that he might fill all things.) fill: or, fulfil”
Shares key themes with Ephesians 1:21: far, above, might
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