Ephesians 3:19 cpdv — of the charity of Christ, and even be able to know that which surpasses all knowledge, so that you may be filled with a…

Catholic Public Domain Version

"of the charity of Christ, and even be able to know that which surpasses all knowledge, so that you may be filled with all the fullness of God. "

— Ephesians 3:19, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Ephesians 3 — Context

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And I ask him to grant to you to be strengthened in virtue by his Spirit, in accord with the wealth of his glory, in the inner man,

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so that Christ may live in your hearts through a faith rooted in, and founded on, charity.

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So may you be able to embrace, with all the saints, what is the width and length and height and depth

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of the charity of Christ, and even be able to know that which surpasses all knowledge, so that you may be filled with all the fullness of God.

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Now to him who is able to do all things, more abundantly than we could ever ask or understand, by means of the virtue which is at work in us:

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to him be glory, in the Church and in Christ Jesus, throughout every generation, forever and ever. Amen.

Ephesians 3:19 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Ephesians 3:19 say?
Ephesians 3:19 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “of the charity of Christ, and even be able to know that which surpasses all knowledge, so that you may be filled with all the fullness of God. ”
Where is Ephesians 3:19 in the Bible?
Ephesians 3:19 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Ephesians, chapter 3, verse 19.
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 3:19.
What translation should I read Ephesians 3:19 in?
Ephesians 3:19 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 3:19?
Ephesians 3:19 reads (CPDV): “of the charity of Christ, and even be able to know that which surpasses all knowledge, so that you may be filled with all the fullness of God. ” 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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