20 Now to Him who is able to do far more abundantly beyond all that we ask or think, according to the power that works within us,
21 to Him be the glory in the church and in Christ Jesus to all generations forever and ever. Amen.
Vs. 20 - “Now to Him who is able to do far more abundantly beyond all that we ask or think, according to the power that works within us,” - Verses 20 and 21 are one thought -- to praise God. Everything in verse 20 after “to Him” is descriptive of Him.
"far more abundantly" - (Note: also “exceeding abundantly” - KJV) is a common Greek phrase (per a commentary) that means “more than enough, many times over”. That’s about the same as in English. It also seems to carry a note of completion. - see Strong’s Concordance on “abundantly”. This can mean the task of supplying for our needs has been done already, or also enough will always be provided to meet our needs until the job is done in eternity! God's supply will never run dry or be diminished.
“According to the power...” - These things are accomplished by the power of God -proportional to that in us. God’s power is working in us. His power, and likewise Jesus’ power is unlimited. God does not force us to take on His power. It is freely offered. I just read a statement that we should not be asking God to help us overcome our weaknesses. We can surrender to Him, and claim His victory over sin.
Back in the ‘60s, a popular statement was, “Let go, and let God…” Instead of a death grip on a situation or activity, release it to the Lord and let Him accomplish through you. Don’t try to pin it to the ground, forcing it to cry, 'Uncle!' Let God do His work through you. Miracles will happen!
Vs. 21 - “to Him be the glory in the church and in Christ Jesus to all generations forever and ever. Amen.”
All worship, all praise, all blessings in worship belong to God, and should be directed to Him. We do this so that God may be glorified by the church, and that God may receive glory through Jesus Christ for all time (to eternity, and beyond!).
This really ends Paul’s discussion of the Christian’s position (in Christ). He next starts talking about the Christian way of life.
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