Ephesians 3:16 asv — that he would grant you, according to the riches of his glory, that ye may be strengthened with power through his Spiri…

American Standard Version

"that he would grant you, according to the riches of his glory, that ye may be strengthened with power through his Spirit in the inward man; "

— Ephesians 3:16, American Standard Version

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Ephesians 3 — Context

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Wherefore I ask that ye may not faint at my tribulations for you, which are your glory.

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For this cause I bow my knees unto the Father,

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from whom every family in heaven and on earth is named,

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that he would grant you, according to the riches of his glory, that ye may be strengthened with power through his Spirit in the inward man;

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that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith; to the end that ye, being rooted and grounded in love,

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may be strong to apprehend with all the saints what is the breadth and length and height and depth,

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and to know the love of Christ which passeth knowledge, that ye may be filled unto all the fulness of God.

Ephesians 3:16 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Ephesians 3:16 say?
Ephesians 3:16 in the American Standard Version reads: “that he would grant you, according to the riches of his glory, that ye may be strengthened with power through his Spirit in the inward man; ”
Where is Ephesians 3:16 in the Bible?
Ephesians 3:16 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Ephesians, chapter 3, verse 16.
Who wrote Ephesians?
Ephesians is traditionally attributed to Paul the Apostle (from Roman imprisonment). It was written c. AD 60–62.
What is the book of Ephesians about?
Ephesians is the church's great song of God's plan — Father, Son, and Spirit working from before the foundation of the world to gather one new people in Christ. Chapters 1–3 lay the doctrine, chapters 4–6 work out the life that flows from it, ending in the armor of God.
What are the major themes of Ephesians?
Ephesians explores themes including Grace, Unity in Christ, New Humanity, Spirit-Filled Life, Spiritual Warfare. These themes shape the meaning and context of Ephesians 3:16.
What translation should I read Ephesians 3:16 in?
Ephesians 3:16 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Ephesians 3:16?
Ephesians 3:16 reads (ASV): “that he would grant you, according to the riches of his glory, that ye may be strengthened with power through his Spirit in the inward man; ” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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