Ephesians
“That he would grant you, according to the riches of his glory, to be strengthened with might by his Spirit in the inner man;”
Ephesians 3:16
Ephesians 3:16 (KJV) speaks to God's strength promise, strength, and power of spirit — words set in Ephesians, Paul's letter on the church and life in Christ. It is the kind of verse worth reading slowly, more than once, and carrying with you through the day.
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Verses that sit beside this one
“But they that wait upon the LORD shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint.”
Isaiah 40:31“It is God that girdeth me with strength, and maketh my way perfect.”
Psalms 18:32“In the day when I cried thou answeredst me, and strengthenedst me with strength in my soul.”
Psalms 138:3“The LORD God is my strength, and he will make my feet like hinds' feet, and he will make me to walk upon mine high places. To the chief singer on my stringed instruments.”
Habakkuk 3:19“The LORD is my strength and song, and is become my salvation.”
Psalms 118:14“Strengthened with all might, according to his glorious power, unto all patience and longsuffering with joyfulness;”
Colossians 1:11
Common questions
What does Ephesians 3:16 mean?
In the King James Version, Ephesians 3:16 reads: "That he would grant you, according to the riches of his glory, to be strengthened with might by his Spirit in the inner man;" The verse speaks to God's strength promise, strength, and power of spirit. To read it well, take it in the flow of Ephesians 3 rather than on its own, and let the words settle slowly — reading it aloud, or turning it into a short prayer, is often what makes its meaning land.
Is Ephesians 3:16 in the King James Version?
Yes. "That he would grant you, according to the riches of his glory, to be strengthened with might by his Spirit in the inner man;" is Ephesians 3:16 in the King James Version (KJV), found in Ephesians chapter 3.
What are some related Bible verses to Ephesians 3:16?
Verses that sit beside Ephesians 3:16 include Isaiah 40:31, Psalms 18:32, and Psalms 138:3. Reading them alongside Ephesians 3:16 deepens the theme of God's strength promise.
How can I pray with Ephesians 3:16?
Read Ephesians 3:16 slowly, take a breath, and turn it into a short prayer in your own words — thanking God for what it promises, or asking for what it points to. Keep it somewhere you will see it today, and let it be a companion rather than a task to finish.