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The Pulpit Commentary - Ephesians 3:20-21

DOXOLOGY . The study and exposition of the amazing riches of the grace of God gives birth to an outburst of praise toward the Divine Source of all this mercy, past, present, and to come. Now unto him that is able to do exceeding abundantly above all that we can ask or think. In thinking of God it is as if we thought of space—however far our conceptions may travel, there is still infinity beyond. Paul had asked much in this prayer, and thoughts can always travel beyond words, yet the excess... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Ephesians 3:20-21

A great doxology. The apostle had exhausted all the forms of supplication, and now he casts himself upon the very infinitude of God, which was able to supply more than the thoughts or desires of men could suggest in the sphere of prayer. I. THE THEME OF THE DOXOLOGY . It is no abstract ascription of glory to God; it is one full of hope and cheer to the Church—the ability of God to do great things for his people. There is a sort of climax in the language employed: God is able... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Ephesians 3:20-21

Doxology. I. HOW GOD IS GLORIFIED . "Now unto him that is able to do exceeding abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that worketh in us." We adore God as able to do for us in answer to our prayers. It is expected of us that we ask , that is, actually desire the blessing, and express the desire. But, beyond all that we ask, there is what we think, that is, what comes into our mind as to what we should desire and express. Now, God is able to do above... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Ephesians 3:20-21

Exultant praise. "Now unto him that is able to do exceeding abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that worketh in us, unto him be glory in the Church by Christ Jesus throughout all ages, world without end. Amen." The passage leads us to consider the subject of exultant praise . Worship is praise ; it is a higher service than prayer. It is in truth the highest end and. the completest answer to prayer. In the preceding verses Paul prays ; here he ... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Ephesians 3:20

Now unto him - It is not uncommon for Paul to utter an ascription of praise in the midst of an argument; see Romans 9:5; Romans 11:36; Galatians 1:5. Here his mind is full of the subject; and in view of the fact that God communicates to his people such blessings - that they may become filled with all his fulness, he desires that praise should be given to him.That is able to do - see the notes, Romans 16:25.Exceeding abundantly - The compound word used here occurs only in this place, and in 1Th... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Ephesians 3:21

Unto him be glory - see the notes, Romans 16:27.In the church - Or, by the church; Ephesians 3:10. The church was to be the instrument by which the glory of God would be shown; and it was by the church that his praise would be celebrated.Throughout all ages, world without end - There is a richness and amplification of language here which shows that his heart was full of the subject, and that it was difficult to find words to express his conceptions. It means, in the strongest sense, forever. It... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Ephesians 3:20-21

Ephesians 3:20-21. Now unto him, &c. This doxology is admirably adapted to strengthen our faith, that we may not stagger at the great things the apostle has been praying for, as if they were too much for God to give, or for us to expect to receive from him. Unto him that is able to do exceeding abundantly, &c. Here is a most beautiful gradation. When God has given us abundant, yea, exceeding abundant blessings, still we may ask for more, and he is able to give, or do for us,... read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Ephesians 3:1-21

God’s wisdom and love displayed (3:1-21)It was because Paul had taken the gospel to the Gentiles that he was imprisoned in the first place (Acts 21:27-36). Yet he feels humbled to think that God should graciously choose him for such a noble work (3:1-2). As a Jew he was once proud of his belief that only Jews were God’s people. Even if some of the ‘far off’ Gentiles believed in God, they were still not God’s covenant people in the sense that Jews were. Now God’s special revelation shows Paul... read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Ephesians 3:20

That = Who. exceeding abundantly . Literally beyond (Greek. huper) of (Greek. ek) abundance = infinitely. above . Greek. huper. App-104 . all = all things. power . Same as "might" Ephesians 3:16 . worketh . See Ephesians 1:11 . read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Ephesians 3:21

Unto = To. glory = the glory. See p. 1511. by . Greek. en. throughout . . . end App-151 . read more

The Pulpit Commentary - Ephesians 3:20-21

The Pulpit Commentary - Ephesians 3:20-21

The Pulpit Commentary - Ephesians 3:20-21

The Pulpit Commentary - Ephesians 3:20-21

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Ephesians 3:20

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Ephesians 3:21

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Ephesians 3:20-21

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Ephesians 3:1-21

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Ephesians 3:20

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Ephesians 3:21

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