18 I pray that the perception of your mind[a] may be enlightened so you may know what is the hope(A) of His calling,(B) what are the glorious riches of His inheritance among the saints, 19 and what is the immeasurable greatness of His power(C) to us who believe, according to the working of His vast strength.

God’s Power in Christ

20 He demonstrated this power in the Messiah by raising Him from the dead and seating Him at His right hand(D) in the heavens(E) 21 far above every ruler and authority, power and dominion, and every title given,[b](F) not only in this age but also in the one to come.(G)

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Footnotes

  1. Ephesians 1:18 Lit the eyes of your heart
  2. Ephesians 1:21 Lit every name named

18 I pray that the eyes of your heart may be enlightened(A) in order that you may know the hope to which he has called(B) you, the riches(C) of his glorious inheritance(D) in his holy people,(E) 19 and his incomparably great power for us who believe. That power(F) is the same as the mighty strength(G) 20 he exerted when he raised Christ from the dead(H) and seated him at his right hand(I) in the heavenly realms,(J) 21 far above all rule and authority, power and dominion,(K) and every name(L) that is invoked, not only in the present age but also in the one to come.(M)

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