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Ephesians 1:19

Ephesians 1:19
And what is the exceeding greatness of his power to us-ward who believe, according to the working of his mighty power,

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Baptist theologian, 1697–1771

Gill's Exposition

And what is the exceeding greatness of his power to us-ward who believe,.... The objects of the divine power here intended, are believers in Christ; which distinguishes this power from that which was…

Presbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

Barnes' Notes

And what is the exceeding greatness of his power - On the language used here, compare the notes at 2Co 4:17. There is much emphasis and energy of expression here, as if the apostle were laboring under…

Methodist theologian, 1762–1832

Adam Clarke

The exceeding greatness of his power - As the apostle is here speaking of the glorious state of believers after death, the exceeding greatness of his power, or that power which surpasses all…

Nonconformist minister, 1662–1714

Matthew Henry

Ephesians 1:15-23

We have come to the last part of this chapter, which consists of Paul's earnest prayer to God in behalf of these Ephesians. We should pray for the persons for whom we give thanks. Our apostle blesses…

Academic commentary, 1882–1921

Cambridge Bible

And what is the exceeding greatness, &c. The Gr. word rendered "exceeding" is, with its cognates, found, in the N. T., in St Paul's writings only; a characteristic of the ardour of his style. The…