Ephesians 3:16
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Ephesians 3:16 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Ephesians 3:16 is a verse from the book of Ephesians in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "That he would grant you, according to the riches of his glory, to be strengthened with might by his Spirit in the inner ..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Ephesians 3:16 — KJV
“That he would grant you, according to the riches of his glory, to be strengthened with might by his Spirit in the inner man;”
— Ephesians 3:16 (KJV)
Ephesians 3:16 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 3:16
“And Laban said, Behold, I would it might be according to thy word.”
Shares key themes with Ephesians 3:16: would, according, might
“But Sihon king of Heshbon would not let us pass by him: for the LORD thy God hardened his spirit, and made his heart obstinate, that he might deliver him into thy hand, as appeareth this day.”
Shares key themes with Ephesians 3:16: would, might, spirit
“And the Spirit of the LORD came mightily upon him, and he rent him as he would have rent a kid, and he had nothing in his hand: but he told not his father or his mother what he had done.”
Shares key themes with Ephesians 3:16: would, might, spirit
“And Jabez called on the God of Israel, saying, Oh that thou wouldest bless me indeed, and enlarge my coast, and that thine hand might be with me, and that thou wouldest keep me from evil, that it may not grieve me! And God granted him that which he requested. Oh...: Heb. If thou wilt, etc keep...: Heb. do me”
Shares key themes with Ephesians 3:16: would, grant, might
“These also are the chief of the mighty men whom David had, who strengthened themselves with him in his kingdom, and with all Israel, to make him king, according to the word of the LORD concerning Israel. strengthened...: or, held strongly with him”
Shares key themes with Ephesians 3:16: according, strengthened, might
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