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Ephesians 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, (Ephesians 3:20)
Power.
Ask.
 Rather, “ask for, for ourselves.” The whole expression doubtless refers particularly to spiritual graces, the “fulness of God” (v. 19). Paul is giving added stress to the thought of the superabundance of God’s grace and giving. There are resources of spiritual power available to us beyond our farthest thought. We do not tap them as we might. Compare our Lord’s admonition (see on Matt. 7:7).
Exceeding abundantly.
 Gr. huperekperissou, “entirely above all bounds.” Paul is fond of compound words. Here he points to a superabundance, above and beyond fullness, and overflowing (cf. 1 Thess. 3:10; 5:13). This abundance is particularly manifest at the time of deepest need (cf. Rom. 5:20), and the believer has but to lay hold of it.
Able.
 Paul frequently emphasizes the ability of God to perform what He has set out to accomplish (Rom. 4:21; 11:23; 2 Cor. 9:8). He sees this as a great encouragement to the weary saint, who is assured that he is not resting his faith on some weak and faulty object.
Unto him.
 The whole matter that Paul has been presenting so far in the epistle is summed up in a magnificent doxology (vs. 20, 21). Praise of God springs readily from the converted heart. There are many doxologies in Scripture (Rom. 16:25-27; 1 Tim. 6:15, 16; Rev. 1:6), each with its distinctive thought. At this point the apostle is overwhelmed with a sense of God’s indescribable power and His unlimited love to men.