Ephesians 3:17 kjv — That Christ may dwell in your hearts by faith; that ye, being rooted and grounded in love,

King James Version

"That Christ may dwell in your hearts by faith; that ye, being rooted and grounded in love,"

— Ephesians 3:17, King James Version

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Ephesians 3 — Context

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For this cause I bow my knees unto the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ,

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Of whom the whole family in heaven and earth is named,

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That he would grant you, according to the riches of his glory, to be strengthened with might by his Spirit in the inner man;

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That Christ may dwell in your hearts by faith; that ye, being rooted and grounded in love,

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May be able to comprehend with all saints what is the breadth, and length, and depth, and height;

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And to know the love of Christ, which passeth knowledge, that ye might be filled with all the fulness of God.

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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,

Ephesians 3:17 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Ephesians 3:17 say?
Ephesians 3:17 in the King James Version reads: “That Christ may dwell in your hearts by faith; that ye, being rooted and grounded in love,”
Where is Ephesians 3:17 in the Bible?
Ephesians 3:17 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Ephesians, chapter 3, verse 17.
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 3:17.
What translation should I read Ephesians 3:17 in?
Ephesians 3:17 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 3:17?
Ephesians 3:17 reads (KJV): “That Christ may dwell in your hearts by faith; that ye, being rooted and grounded in love,” 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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