John Piper Feb 9, 1982 7 Shares Article. Ephesians 3:21 Parallel Verses [⇓ See commentary ⇓] Ephesians 3:21, NIV: "to him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations, for ever and ever!Amen." Scripture: Ephesians 3:17–19. Comments on the Christian life (Ephesians 3:14–21; chapters 4–6) are instructive and refreshing. Ephesians 3:7-13 Mystery of God’s Grace. A Prayer for the Ephesians. Ephesians 3:14-19 (taken from “The Message”, Eugene Peterson, Navpress) Context to Paul’s Prayer: Paul is writing to the church at Ephesus. Paul has become a prisoner for Christ for the sake of the Gentiles, to whom he has been called to proclaim the Good News of Christ. v15 Each member of his whole family in heaven and on earth has his name. "As with the 1st century church for whom this letter was written, we need strengthening, and a vision of what it means to be filled for the fullness of God (which is Christ himself), so that we can recognize where the glory of God is present." Ephesians 3:17 in the NIV says, “so that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith.” But that makes verses 16 and 17 sound like one long prayer request. Coffman Commentaries on the Bible. This whole chapter is a prayer, but between the first and second words of it, Paul made a characteristic digression in which he gave further teaching on the mystery of redemption (Ephesians 3:1-13), concluding this part of the letter with what has been called "the boldest prayer ever prayed" (Ephesians 3:14-21). To the intent that now the manifold wisdom of God might be made known by the church to the principalities and powers in the heavenly places, according to the eternal purpose which He accomplished in Christ Jesus our Lord, in whom we have boldness and access with confidence through faith in Him. Amen." EPHESIANS 3:14-21 ... 5 For an explanation of the word "saints," see Vincent Cheung, Commentary on Philippians. Mar 5, 2016. I pray that, according to the riches of his glory, he may grant that you may be strengthened in your inner being with power through his Spirit. Calvary Tucson Teachings Archive: Spiritual Fitness - Ephesians 3:14-21. a. EPHESIANS ‘THE WHOLE FAMILY’ Ephesians 3:15Grammatically, we are driven to recognise that the Revised Version is more correct than the Authorised, when it reads ‘every family,’ instead of ‘the whole family.’There is in the expression no reference to the thought, however true it is in itself, that the redeemed in heaven and the believers on earth make up but one family. * the mystery of salvation itself (Eph. 3:14-21 ~ Paul’s second prayer v14 For this reason, I kneel and I pray to the Father of our *Lord Jesus Christ. 3. I pray that, according to the riches of his glory, he may grant that you may be strengthened in your inner being with power through his Spirit, and that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith, as you are being rooted and grounded in love. Let us expect more, and ask for more, encouraged by what Christ has already done for our souls, being assured that the conversion of sinners, and … Prayer for Love Which Surpasses Knowledge. Amen." 6 Or "the believers in Christ Jesus." 16 I pray that out of his glorious riches he may strengthen you with power through his Spirit in your inner being, 17 so that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith. It doesn't do justice to this prayer to oversimplify it. Ephesians 3:14-21 New King James Version (NKJV) Appreciation of the Mystery. EPH. Scriptural Commentary (or Inspired Babbling) Friday, January 14, 2000. He is concerned about these Ephesians. P.J. Ephesians 2:19-22 Fellowship Needs to Be a Priority. (Ephesians 3:14-21) Paul concludes the first part of his Letter with another prayer for the Ephesians and a doxology of praise to God. John Piper Oct 23, 1988 275 Shares Article. Paul's prayer for them (Ephesians 3:14-21) 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; Ephesians 3:14-21. See Ephesians 3:14b-17a (printed below) I kneel before the Father—(15) from whom every family in heaven and on earth derives its name—(16) and pray that he would grant you, in accordance with the riches of his glory, to be strengthened with power through his Spirit in your inner being, (17) so that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith. Of his devout and affectionate prayer to God for the Ephesians, Ephesians 3:14-21. Ephesians 3:14-21 – Commentary on Ephesians – Spiritual Fitness. 1:3-14 and esp. Ephesians 2:14-18 We Are One Body in Christ. 3.14 τούτου χάριν κάμπτω τὰ γόνατά μου πρὸς τὸν πατέρα,. What God expects of us and wants to see in us is not weak, anemic lives, living discouraged and depressed. Ephesians 3:14-21 Prayer For God’s Power And Love. (Eph 3:10-12) The purpose of the mystery. Of his devout and affectionate prayer to God for the Ephesians, Ephesians 3:14-21. The first three chapters focus on the Ephesians need to become more aware of God’s love. Ephesians 4:7-16 Gifts From The Risen Messiah. He wants us to walk in His fullness. Ephesians 3:14-21. The author makes word meanings clear, as “worthy” ( axios in Eph 4:1), prefers seeing “one baptism” as water baptism, has a good section on gifts and gifted people (Eph 4:7–11) and on each believer functioning in his or her role (Eph 4:12–16). We are in Ephesians 3:17. Ephesians 3:21, ESV: "to him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations, forever and ever. Well, this is the very problem the apostle is facing in the closing verses of Chapter 3 in his letter to the Ephesians. 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