SZ's Twist on Blogging: Ephesians 3:20-21 STUDY

Monday, July 7, 2012 @8:31 AM

20 Now all glory to God, who is able, through his mighty power at work within us, to accomplish infinitely more than we might ask or think. 21 Glory to him in the church and in Christ Jesus through all generations forever and ever! Amen. New Living Translation (NLT)

HE TRULY IS: I AM THAT I AM ~

(all that you need) Love, Unconditional to all who will receive HIM)

In a nut shell ~ for me, this study tells me WHO GOD IS and HOW Powerful HE IS and HOW MUCH HE LOVES ME ~ for which I AM THANKING, GLORIFYING & PRAISING HIM ~ Let all things that have Breath Praise the LORD!

(ALL THIS TIME by Britt Nicole With LYRICS & Video, below)

I love to dig deep if you want to join me in this, check this out:

(if you want to go further, and see the complete study click on read more)

First, I have noted in this outline/study a few versions for better understanding, then I have some Greek Lexicon #’s & Definitions with some Cross Reverencing

I have NOT posted all of these, but I have posted these few for my own study purposes here… if you want to dig deeper, I have listed the links and all Lexicon #’s for you.

I shared just a few versions for better understanding, then a few Greek Strong’s Lexicon #’s and Definitions that helped these verses come to life for me personally.

Ephesians 3:20-21

20 With God's power working in us, God can do much, much more than anything we can ask or imagine.21 To him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus for all time, forever and ever. Amen.

New Century Version (NCV)

Ephesians 3:20-21

20 Now to Him who is able to do exceedingly abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that works in us, 21 to Him be glory in the church by Christ Jesus to all generations, forever and ever. Amen.

New King James Version (NKJV)

Ephesians 3:20-21

20 Now to Him Who, by (in consequence of) the [action of His] power that is at work within us, is able to [carry out His purpose and] do superabundantly, far over and above all that we [dare] ask or think [infinitely beyond our highest prayers, desires, thoughts, hopes, or dreams]—

21 To Him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations forever and ever. Amen (so be it). Amplified Bible (AMP)

Ephesians 3:20-21

20-21God can do anything, you know—far more than you could ever imagine or guess or request in your wildest dreams! He does it not by pushing us around but by working within us, his Spirit deeply and gently within us.

Glory to God in the church!

Glory to God in the Messiah, in Jesus!

Glory down all the generations!  

Glory through all millennia! Oh, yes!

The Message (MSG)

CROSS REFERENCES for ONLY Eph. 3:20-21 using below:

Holman Christian Standard Bible (HCSB) Version

Ephesians 3:20-21

20 Now to Him who is able(A) to do above and beyond all that we ask or think(B) according to the power(C) that works in us— 21 to Him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus to all generations, forever and ever. Amen.(D)

Cross references:

A. Ephesians 3:20 : Rm 16:25; 2Co 9:8; Jd 24

B. Ephesians 3:20 : Mk 14:36

C. Ephesians 3:20 : Rm 15:13; 16:25; 2Tm 1:7; Jd 24

D. Ephesians 3:21 : Php 4:20

Romans 16:25 (HCSB)

Holman Christian Standard Bible (HCSB)

Glory to God

25 Now to Him who has power to strengthen you(A) according to my gospel and the proclamation about Jesus Christ,(B) according to the revelation of the mystery kept silent(C) for long ages(D)

Cross references:

A. Romans 16:25 : Eph 3:20; Jd 24

B. Romans 16:25 : Rm 2:16

C. Romans 16:25 : Mt 13:35; Rm 11:25; 1Co 2:1, 7; 4:1; Eph 1:9; 3:3, 9; 6:19; Col 1:26; 2:2; 4:3; 1Tm 3:16

D. Romans 16:25 : 2Tm 1:9; Ti 1:2

2 Corinthians 9:8 (HCSB)

8 And God is able(A) to make every grace overflow to you, so that in every way, always having everything you need, you may excel in every good work.

Cross references:

A. 2 Corinthians 9:8 : Eph 3:20

Jude 1:24 (HCSB)

24 Now to Him(A) who is able to protect you from stumbling(B) and to make you stand in the presence of His glory, blameless(C) and with great joy,

Cross references:

A. Jude 1:24 : Rm 16:25; Eph 3:20

B. Jude 1:24 : Jn 17:12

C. Jude 1:24 : Eph 1:4; 5:27; Php 2:15; Col 1:22

For my purpose here in this study, I will not go further with these Cross References… (as you can see, I have listed the other cross references for these verses to allow you to do so if you wish)

But for me, here, I will continue to go now to the KJV from Blue Letter Bible and study certain Greek Words from these verses in Ephesians 3:20-21, first without the Greek #’s for ease of reading then followed by study with #’s.

I use Blue Letter Bible because of the KJV & #’s it offers for study… after reading the verses in several versions, then in context… then chapter, before and after chapters… meditation on what ever the Holy Spirit leads me to.

Ephesians 3:20-21:

Eph 3:20		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,
Eph 3:21		Unto him [be] glory in the church by Christ Jesus throughout all ages, world without end. Amen.

BLUE LETTER BIBLE STUDY IN LEXICON
of ONLY Ephesians 3:20:

Eph 3:20 Now 1161 unto him that is {1. able 1410} to {2. do 4160} {3. exceeding 5228} {4. abundantly 1537 4053} above 5228 {5. all 3956} that 3739 we ask 154 or 2228 {6. think 3539}, according to 2596 the {7. Power 1411} that worketh 1754 in 1722 us 2254,

Lexicon Results for Eph. 3:20 (“G” before the # = Greek)

1. Able: Strong's # G1410 (*see word Power below) – dynamai

· 1) to be able, have power whether by virtue of one's own ability and resources, or of a state of mind, or through favourable circumstances, or by permission of law or custom

· 2) to be able to do something

· 3) to be capable, strong and powerful

2. Do: Strong's # G4160 - poieō

· 1) to make

· a) with the names of things made, to produce, construct, form, fashion, etc.

· b) to be the authors of, the cause

· c) to make ready, to prepare

· d) to produce, bear, shoot forth

· e) to acquire, to provide a thing for one's self

· f) to make a thing out of something

· g) to (make i.e.) render one anything

· 1) to (make i.e.) constitute or appoint one anything, to appoint or ordain one that

· 2) to (make i.e.) declare one anything

· h) to put one forth, to lead him out

· i) to make one do something

· 1) cause one to

· j) to be the authors of a thing (to cause, bring about)

· 2) to do

· a) to act rightly, do well

· 1) to carry out, to execute

· b) to do a thing unto one

· 1) to do to one

· c) with designation of time: to pass, spend

· d) to celebrate, keep

· 1) to make ready, and so at the same time to institute, the celebration of the passover

e) to perform: to a promise

3. Exceeding: Strong's # G5228 - hyper

· 1) in behalf of, for the sake of

· 2) over, beyond, more than

· 3) more, beyond, over

4. Abundantly: Strong's # G4053 - perissos

· 1) exceeding some number or measure or rank or need

· a) over and above, more than is necessary, superadded

· 1) exceeding abundantly, supremely

· 2) something further, more, much more than all, more plainly

· b) superior, extraordinary, surpassing, uncommon

1) pre-eminence, superiority, advantage, more eminent, more remarkable, more excellent

5. All: Strong's # G3956 - pas

· 1) individually

· a) each, every, any, all, the whole, everyone, all things, everything

· 2) collectively

· a) some of all types

6. Think: Strong's # G3539 - noeō

· 1) to perceive with the mind, to understand, to have understanding

· 2) to think upon, heed, ponder, consider

* Note: The GREEK WORDS G1411 & G1411 very close in meaning, with just letters changed but being very close in meaning used here in this same verse twice… but with two different words… the first word was ABLE-1410, then now, here, POWER-1411. (Often some words are made up of others as their base.

7. Power: Strong's # G1411 - dynamis

· 1) strength power, ability

· a) inherent power, power residing in a thing by virtue of its nature, or which a person or thing exerts and puts forth

· b) power for performing miracles

· c) moral power and excellence of soul

· d) the power and influence which belong to riches and wealth

· e) power and resources arising from numbers

f) power consisting in or resting upon armies, forces, hosts

Eph 3:21 Unto him 846 [be] {1. glory 1391} in 1722 the church 1577 by 1722 {2. Christ 5547} {3. Jesus 2424} throughout 1519 all 3956 ages 1074, {4. world 165} without {5. end 165}. {6.Amen 281].

BLUE LETTER BIBLE STUDY IN LEXICON

Going on to the second verse in this study
of ONLY Ephesians 3:20-21:
1. Glory: Strong's # G1391 – doxa

· 1) opinion, judgment, view

· 2) opinion, estimate, whether good or bad concerning someone

· a) in the NT always a good opinion concerning one, resulting in praise, honour, and glory

· 3) splendour, brightness

· a) of the moon, sun, stars

· b) magnificence, excellence, preeminence, dignity, grace

· c) majesty

· 1) a thing belonging to God

· a) the kingly majesty which belongs to him as supreme ruler, majesty in the sense of the absolute perfection of the deity

· 2) a thing belonging to Christ

· a) the kingly majesty of the Messiah

· b) the absolutely perfect inward or personal excellency of Christ; the majesty

· 3) of the angels

· a) as apparent in their exterior brightness

· 4) a most glorious condition, most exalted state

· a) of that condition with God the Father in heaven to which Christ was raised after he had achieved his work on earth

· b) the glorious condition of blessedness into which is appointed and promised that true Christians shall enter after their Saviour's return from heaven

2. Christ: Strong's # G5547 – Christos

· Christ = "anointed"

· 1) Christ was the Messiah, the Son of God

· 2) anointed

3. Jesus: Strong's # G2424 - Iēsous

· Jesus = "Jehovah is salvation"

· 1) Jesus, the Son of God, the Saviour of mankind, God incarnate

· 2) Jesus Barabbas was the captive robber whom the Jews begged Pilate to release instead of Christ

· 3) Joshua was the famous captain of the Israelites, Moses' successor (Ac. 7:45, Heb. 4:8)

· 4) Jesus, son of Eliezer, one of the ancestors of Christ (Lu. 3:29)

· 5) Jesus, surnamed Justus, a Jewish Christian, an associate with Paul in the preaching of the gospel (Col. 4:11)

* Note:

Same word used twice here in this one verse first as World G165 secondly as End G165 . Interesting English words are different but same exact GREEK WORDS USED HERE. Ask yourself why when studying and mediating on this verse… and Wait on the LORD ~ Being Still in His Presence Knowing HE IS GOD & will reveal as it is written in HIS WORD all his secrets to those who ask… He grants us Wisdom, Knowledge, Understanding, Discernment and Prophecy which is also written that we should ask for… and we are commanded to Study to show ourselves approved a workman rightly dividing the WORD OF TRUTH>>> <3 I LOVE THIS <3

4. World: Strong's # G165 – aiōn

· 1) for ever, an unbroken age, perpetuity of time, eternity

· 2) the worlds, universe

· 3) period of time, age

5. End: Strong's # G165 – aiōn

· 1) for ever, an unbroken age, perpetuity of time, eternity

· 2) the worlds, universe

· 3) period of time, age

So, going on to these last WORD in my study:

6. AMEN: Strong's # G281 - amēn

· 1) firm

· a) metaph. faithful

· 2) verily, amen

· a) at the beginning of a discourse - surely, truly, of a truth

· b) at the end - so it is, so be it, may it be fulfilled. It was a custom, which passed over from the synagogues to the Christian assemblies, that when he who had read or discoursed, had offered up solemn prayer to God, the others responded Amen, and thus made the substance of what was uttered their own.

· The word "amen" is a most remarkable word. It was transliterated directly from the Hebrew into the Greek of the New Testament, then into Latin and into English and many other languages, so that it is practically a universal word. It has been called the best known word in human speech. The word is directly related -- in fact, almost identical -- to the Hebrew word for "believe" (amam), or faithful. Thus, it came to mean "sure" or "truly", an expression of absolute trust and confidence. -- HMM

Lastly, You can go so much further, by reading below in Blue Letter Bible or Gateway for Commentaries, or other verses in the bible using this very same word & #, with many other options available on theses sites…

So, There you have it! Viola’

I have shared a video of a song that blessed me yesterday in church... I pray the words touch you as they have me, or better yet the way the LORD would have them touch you... I have posted the lyrics to this song for your convenience below:

ALL THIS TIME - Britt Nicole W/LYRICS :

I pray you receive and hear the WORD, I have shared with you this morning, and ask the Holy Spirit to bless HIS WORD as it goes forth... not coming back null and void, Amen & Amen. Glory to God ~ Praise His Holy Name... Let everything that has breath praise the LORD!

ALL THIS TIME - Britt Nicole W/LYRICS :

LYRICS :

I remember the moment
I remember the pain
I was only a girl
But I grew up that day
Tears were falling
I know You saw me

Hiding there in my bedroom
So alone
I was doing my best
Trying to be strong
No one to turn to
That's when I met You

All this time
From the first tear cry
To today's sunrise
And every single moment between
You were there
You were always there
It was You and I
You've been walking with me all this time

Ever since that day
it's been clear to me
That no matter what comes
You will never leave
I know You're for me
And You're restoring

Every heartache and failure
Every broken dream
You're the God who sees
The God who rescued me
This is my story
This is my story

I hear these people asking me
How do I know what I believe?
Well I'm not the same me
And I saw the proof I need
I felt Love I felt Your grace
You stole my heart that day

A Special Thank you to My daughter, Kimmi, Janis and Mike-(my brother and his wife), Rae who sang this song in church yesterday morning, her mom Connie, Jo, Sue, Lisa, Debbie, Cousin Jackie and to all of you know who you are, (too many to mention) I am grateful for your support love and prayers Thank you for always being there, truly, always, there for me... Love to all my sisters in CHRIST!

Blessings,

http://www.blueletterbible.org/Bible.cfm?b=Eph&c=3&v=20&t=KJV#20

http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Ephesians%203:20-21&version=AMP