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Ephesians 3:20

Made Simple — Modern English Translation

Translated by Verse Made Simple Editorial
KJV ORIGINAL
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,
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE

Now to God, who is able to do far more than we could ever ask for or even imagine, according to his power that works within us,

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

God is able to do infinitely more than we could ever ask for or dream of, and he does this through his power working inside us.

📚 Historical Context

The Epistle to the Ephesians was written by the Apostle Paul around 60 AD while he was imprisoned in Rome, addressing a church in a major Greco-Roman city facing various cultural and spiritual challenges. In this verse, Paul is concluding a prayer for the believers, highlighting God's extraordinary ability to surpass human expectations as a way to encourage them amidst persecution. This reflects the early Christian emphasis on divine power as a source of hope in a world of uncertainty.

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