Ephesians 3:17 net — that Christ will dwell in your hearts through faith, so that, because you have been rooted and grounded in love,

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"that Christ will dwell in your hearts through faith, so that, because you have been rooted and grounded in love,"

— Ephesians 3:17, NET Bible

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Ephesians 3 — Context

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Prayer for Strengthened Love For this reason I kneel before the Father,

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

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I pray that according to the wealth of his glory he will grant you to be strengthened with power through his Spirit in the inner person,

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that Christ will dwell in your hearts through faith, so that, because you have been rooted and grounded in love,

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

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and thus to know the love of Christ that surpasses knowledge, so that you will be filled up to all the fullness of God.

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Now to him who by the power that is working within us is able to do far beyond all that we ask or think,

Ephesians 3:17 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Ephesians 3:17 say?
Ephesians 3:17 in the NET Bible reads: “that Christ will dwell in your hearts through faith, so that, because you have been 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 (NET): “that Christ will dwell in your hearts through faith, so that, because you have been 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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