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    Ephesians 3:20 – Meaning & Devotional

    "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."

    — Ephesians 3:20 (KJV)

    What This Verse Means

    Paul stacks superlatives to describe God's power: exceeding + abundantly + above all we ask or think. God doesn't just meet our expectations — He shatters them. His ability infinitely exceeds our imagination.

    And this power isn't distant — it works 'in us.' The same power that exceeds our wildest prayers is actively operating within every believer through the Holy Spirit.

    Historical Context

    This verse concludes Paul's prayer for the Ephesians in chapter 3, where he prayed for inner strength, Christ's indwelling, and comprehension of God's love. The doxology celebrates the God whose power surpasses all prayer.

    How to Apply This Today

    Dream bigger in your prayers. If God can do exceeding abundantly above all you ask or think, then you're probably not asking for enough. Expand your expectations of what God can do.

    Related Verses

    Jeremiah 33:3

    "Call unto me, and I will answer thee, and shew thee great and mighty things, which thou knowest not."

    Isaiah 55:9

    "For as the heavens are higher than the earth, so are my ways higher than your ways, and my thoughts than your thoughts."

    🙏 A Prayer from Ephesians 3:20

    Lord, You are able to do exceeding abundantly above all I ask or think. Expand my faith, enlarge my prayers, and display Your power through my life. Amen.

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    Frequently Asked Questions

    Paul stacks superlatives to describe God's power: exceeding + abundantly + above all we ask or think. God doesn't just meet our expectations — He shatters them. His ability infinitely exceeds our imagination.

    This verse concludes Paul's prayer for the Ephesians in chapter 3, where he prayed for inner strength, Christ's indwelling, and comprehension of God's love. The doxology celebrates the God whose power surpasses all prayer.

    Dream bigger in your prayers. If God can do exceeding abundantly above all you ask or think, then you're probably not asking for enough. Expand your expectations of what God can do.

    Related Bible Questions

    Common questions people ask about this passage — answered with KJV scripture.

    Can You Lose Your Salvation?

    The Bible teaches that genuine believers are eternally secure — kept by God's power, not human effort.

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    Did Biblical Miracles Really Happen?

    Yes — the Bible presents miracles as actual historical events performed by God to reveal His power, authenticate His messengers, and accomplish His purposes.

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    What is the armor of God?

    The armor of God is Paul's metaphor in Ephesians 6 for the spiritual resources believers need to stand against the devil: truth, righteousness, the gospel, faith, salvation, and the Word of God.

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    Who Was Gideon?

    Gideon was a reluctant judge whom God used to defeat the vast Midianite army with just 300 men, demonstrating that God's power is made perfect in weakness.

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    What Does the Bible Say About Demons?

    Demons are fallen angels who rebelled with Satan against God, who seek to deceive, oppress, and destroy humanity but are subject to God's authority and Christ's power.

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    What Does the Bible Say About Spiritual Warfare?

    Ephesians 6 teaches that believers wrestle not against flesh and blood but against spiritual forces, and provides the armor of God for defense.

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