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Bible verse
Ephesians 3:20
“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,”
What it means
Our prayers and dreams are often smaller than the God we bring them to. He is able to do far more than we ask or even imagine, and He works this by His power already at work within us. This is not wishful thinking but confidence in a Father whose love and strength know no limit. In Christ, you are not stuck with the ceiling of your own expectations. Bring Him your impossible things, then watch how the God who raised Jesus surpasses what you dared to hope.
Ephesians 3:20 at a glance
| Reference | Ephesians 3:20 |
|---|---|
| Book | Ephesians |
| Chapter to read it in | Ephesians 3 |
| Topic | hope |
| Passages linked to it | 10 |
| Translation on this page | King James Version (public domain) |
Read it in context
Scripture explains Scripture. These passages are linked to this one most often by readers.
- 2 Corinthians 9:8
- Romans 4:21
- Jeremiah 32:27
- 1 Corinthians 2:9
- Jude 1:24
- Ephesians 1:19
- Jeremiah 32:17
- Hebrews 7:25
- Psalms 36:8-9
- Ephesians 3:7
Cross-reference data from OpenBible.info, used under CC BY.
Questions people ask
Where do I find Ephesians 3:20?
It is in Ephesians, in Ephesians 3. Reading the whole chapter shows who is speaking, to whom, and why.
What other passages go with Ephesians 3:20?
Readers most often set it beside 2 Corinthians 9:8, Romans 4:21, Jeremiah 32:27, 1 Corinthians 2:9. Each is listed under Read it in context.
How can I pray Ephesians 3:20?
Read it slowly once, then say it back to God in your own words, one phrase at a time. Stop on the phrase that stays with you and stay there. You can also ask the family of God on The Living Bread to pray it with you.
Pray this
Father, you are already present in Ephesians 3:20, before any of us arrive. We bring you Ephesians 3:20, hope. Teach us to love one another, as you have loved us. In the name of Jesus, amen.
Live this
Where to begin this week.
- Read all of Ephesians 3 today, not only the one verse.
- Write Ephesians 3:20 where you will see it, and read it aloud at the start and end of the day.
- Tell one person what this verse means to you, and ask what verse has carried them.
Where this fits in the walk with Christ
Christ meets people in a place, and then walks on with them. Here are doors that walk on.
Read it, pray it, live it
On The Living Bread you can read the whole chapter, save this verse, ask Simon to explain it, pray it over your life, and share it with someone who needs it today.
