Ephesians 3:16

That he would grant you, according to the riches of his glory, to be strengthened with might by his Spirit in the inner man;

Cross-reference

Ephesians 3:8 speaks of the unsearchable riches of Christ, the source of the riches of glory Paul prays for in 3:16.

Ephesians 6:10 calls believers to 'be strong in the Lord' — the same divine strength Paul prays they receive in 3:16.

Ephesians 2:7 uses the same 'riches' language — God's abundant grace — which grounds the prayer for strengthening in 3:16.

Ephesians 1:7 describes redemption according to the riches of his grace, connecting to the riches of his glory in 3:16.

Colossians 1:27 reveals 'Christ in you' as the riches of glory — the indwelling that enables the inner strengthening prayed for in 3:16.

In Colossians 1:11, believers are strengthened with all power according to God's glorious might — nearly identical language to Ephesians.

Philippians 4:19 describes God supplying needs from His riches in glory — the same source Paul prays for strengthening in 3:16.

Psalm 138:3 Parallel

Psalm 138:3 describes God answering prayer by strengthening the soul — exactly what Paul prays for in 3:16.

In Philippians 4:13, Paul testifies to being strengthened by Christ for all things — a personal echo of the empowered inner man.

Romans 7:22 Parallel

In Romans 7:22, Paul uses the same phrase 'inner man' — directly linking to the inner being that needs strengthening in Ephesians.

Romans 9:23 Parallel

Romans 9:23 also speaks of 'riches of His glory' — the same divine abundance Paul prays from in 3:16.

In 2 Corinthians 4:16, Paul speaks of inner renewal day by day — the same inner strengthening he prays for here.

In 2 Corinthians 12:9, God's power is perfected in weakness — directly complementing the theme of divine strength granted to believers.

In Hebrews 13:21, God equips believers to do His will—here Paul prays for strength through the Spirit for good works. Both are prayers for divine enablement.

Psalm 68:35 Parallel

Psalm 68:35 affirms God gives power and strength to His people — the same divine source.

Psalm 29:11 Parallel

Psalm 29:11 states the LORD gives strength to His people — directly parallel to Paul's request.

Romans 5:5 Related theme

In Romans 5:5, the Holy Spirit pours God's love into hearts; here the same Spirit strengthens the inner man. Both highlight the Spirit's inward ministry.

In Hebrews 11:34, weakness is turned to strength through faith — examples of the inner power Paul prays for.

Galatians 3:14 Related theme

In Galatians 3:14, believers receive the promised Spirit through faith—here Paul prays for strength through the Spirit. Both refer to the Spirit as the source of power.

Romans 2:29 Parallel

In Romans 2:29, true circumcision is inward, by the Spirit — reinforcing the focus on the inner spiritual reality Paul prays for.

In Jeremiah 31:33, God writes His law on the heart — an inward transformation parallel to the inner man being strengthened.

Isaiah 45:24 declares that strength comes only from the Lord, affirming the source of the strengthening Paul prays for in Ephesians 3:16.

In 2 Timothy 4:17, the Lord strengthens Paul for ministry — showing the same divine empowerment in a specific context.

Nehemiah 6:9 Related theme

Nehemiah 6:9 records a prayer for strengthened hands to continue God's work — parallel to Paul's prayer.

1 Chronicles 29:12 Related theme

1 Chronicles 29:12 declares that God gives strength and power to all — the source Paul prays from.