For detailed discussion of these interpretive options, see A. T. Lincoln, Ephesians (WBC), 207-13, who ultimately favors the love of Christ. Quotations designated (NIV) are from THE HOLY BIBLE: NEW INTERNATIONAL VERSION®. Ephesians 3:16-17 faith love Spirit. Ephesians 3:18-21 New International Version (NIV). Read Ephesians 3:18 in NLT and NIV using our online parallel Bible. Copyright © 2019 by Zondervan. That he would grant you, according to the riches of his glory, to be strengthened with might by his Spirit in the inner man; That Christ may dwell in your hearts by faith; that ye, being rooted and grounded in love. n Ephesians 3 God’s Marvelous Plan for the Gentiles 1 For this reason I, Paul, the prisoner of Christ Jesus for the sake of you Gentiles— 2 Surely you have heard about the administration of God’s grace that was given to me for you, 3 that is, the mystery made known to me by revelation, as I … NIV, Quest Study Bible, Comfort Print: The Only Q and A Study Bible. Listen to the Bible. Verse. 18 may have power, together with all the Lord's holy people, to grasp how wide and long and high and deep is the love of Christ, Scripture quoted by permission. Ephesians 3:18-19 View Full Chapter 18 may have power, together with all the Lord’s holy people, to grasp how wide and long and high and deep is the love of Christ, All rights reserved worldwide. Ephesians 3:18-20 may have power, together with all the Lord’s holy people, to grasp how wide and long and high and deep is the love of Christ, and to know this love that surpasses knowledge—that you may be filled to the measure of all the fullness of God. 18, 19. New International Version (NIV). Ephesians 3:18 - NIV - may have power, together with all the Lord’s... Study verse in the New International Version may have power, together with all the Lord’s holy people, to grasp how wide and long and high and deep is the love of Christ, and to know this love that surpasses knowledge—that you may be filled to the measure of all the fullness of God. 3 Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us in the heavenly realms with every spiritual blessing in Christ. Yesterday. Ephesians 3:12 Parallel Verses [⇓ See commentary ⇓] Ephesians 3:12, NIV: "In him and through faith in him we may approach God with freedom and confidence." Ephesians 3:18-20 New International Version (NIV) 18 may have power, together with all the Lord’s holy people, to grasp how wide and long and high and deep is the love of Christ, 19 and to know this love that surpasses knowledge—that you may be filled to the measure of all the fullness of God. Copyright © 2019 by Zondervan. Associations from Wisdom literature favor the Wisdom of God, but the immediate context favors the love of Christ. Ephesians 3:19 - NIV - and to know this love that surpasses knowledge—that... Study verse in the New International Version Eph 3:1. 3:18 That being rooted and grounded - That is, deeply fixed and firmly established, in love. What is the breadth of the love of Christ - Embracing all mankind. Bible Language English. Read Ephesians 3:18-20 in NIV and NIV using our online parallel Bible. Ephesians 5 New International Version 1 Follow God’s example, therefore, as dearly loved children 2 and walk in the way of love, just as Christ loved us and gave himself up for us as a fragrant offering and sacrifice to God. And depth - Not to be fathomed by any creature. ... Eph 3:18. Ephesians 3:12, KJV: "In whom we have boldness and access with confidence by the faith of him." Ephesians 3:18 in all English translations, NIV, Biblical Theology Study Bible, Comfort Print: Follow God’s Redemptive Plan as It Unfolds throughout Scripture, NIV, Beautiful Word Bible Journal, Romans, Comfort Print, NIV, Beautiful Word Bible Journal, Luke, Comfort Print. Cancel. That ye may be able to comprehend with all saints, what is the breadth and length and depth and height, and to know the love of Christ, which passeth knowledge. 3:49:09. Ephesians 3 New International Version God’s Marvelous Plan for the Gentiles 1 For this reason I, Paul, the prisoner of Christ Jesus for the sake of you Gentiles— 2 Surely you have heard about the administration of God’s grace that was given to me for you, 3 that is, the mystery made known to me by revelation, as I have already written briefly. 3 So I, Paul, am a prisoner because I serve Christ Jesus for you who are not Jews. Ephesians 3:18 18 may have power, together with all the Lord’s holy people, j to grasp how wide and long and high and deep k is the love of Christ, Read more Share Copy Clarke's Commentary on the Bible. Holy Bible, New International Version®, NIV® Copyright ©1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica, Inc.® Used by permission. 18, 19. 3:18 That being rooted and grounded - That is, deeply fixed and firmly established, in love. Ephesians 3:12, ESV: "in whom we have boldness and access with confidence through our faith in him." These words are so exceedingly nervous and full of meaning, that it is almost impossible to translate them. And I pray that you, being rooted and established in love, Read verse in New International Version Wesley's Notes on the Bible. Commentary. “May be strong”: “May be able to comprehend” (NASV). Ephesians 3:21, ESV: "to him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations, forever and ever. 2 Surely you know that God gave me this work through his grace to help you. Ephesians 3 King James Version (KJV). Paragraph. Paragraph. Share. May be able to comprehend with all saints This is the end of their being rooted and grounded in love, that they, together with the rest of the saints interested in it, might have a larger and more comprehensive view of what is the breadth, and length, and depth, and height; Ephesians 3:18 “may be strong to apprehend with all the saints what is the breadth and length and height and depth” “We observe that the apostle now passes from our love (in which we are to be rooted and grounded) to Christ"s love (which he prays we may know” (Stott p. 137). Ephesians 3 Easy-to-Read Version (ERV) Paul’s Work for the Non-Jewish People. Ephesians 3:12 Parallel Verses [⇓ See commentary ⇓] Ephesians 3:12, NIV: "In him and through faith in him we may approach God with freedom and confidence." KJ21. Cancel {{#items}} {{/items}} Ephesians 3. t 23 For the husband is the head of the wife as Christ is the head of the church, u his body, of which he is the Savior. Ephesians 3:18-20 New International Version (NIV) 18 may have power, together with all the Lord’s holy people, to grasp how wide and long and high and deep is the love of Christ, 19 and to know this love that surpasses knowledge—that you may be filled to the measure of all the fullness of God. may be able to comprehend with all saints what is the breadth and length and depth and height, ASV. 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." 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