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,

Cross-reference

Ephesians 3:7 speaks of the same divine power working in Paul — the 'power at work within us' that enables God's abundant doing.

Ephesians 1:19 prays that believers know God's immeasurable power — the same power Paul says works in us here.

Daniel 3:17 Parallel

Daniel 3:17 confesses God's ability to deliver from fire—the same sovereign power Paul says works beyond all we ask.

Jude 1:24 Parallel

Jude 1:24 mirrors this doxology of God's ability, specifically His power to keep us from stumbling and present us blameless—both celebrate His unlimited capability.

Hebrews 13:21 mentions God working in us what is pleasing—directly parallel to 'the power at work within us' in Ephesians 3:20.

Colossians 1:29 describes Paul's labor powered by God's energy — matching the 'power at work within us' in this verse.

1 Corinthians 2:9 says God's blessings surpass human imagination — directly paralleling the 'beyond all we ask or think' here.

Romans 16:25 opens with the same doxological phrase 'Now to him who is able'—a nearly identical praise of God's power.

Romans 4:21 Parallel

In Romans 4:21, Abraham is fully convinced God is able to fulfill His promise—a direct parallel to the confidence in God's surpassing ability.

Genesis 17:1 reveals God as Almighty, the same power Paul says is able to do far more abundantly than we ask.

Jeremiah 32:27 asks 'Is anything too hard for me?'—reinforcing the limitless divine power Paul ascribes to God.

Jeremiah 32:17 proclaims nothing is too hard for God—the limitless power Paul celebrates as able to do abundantly beyond.

Psalm 36:8 Related theme

Psalm 36:8 describes abundant satisfaction from God's house and river of pleasures—a parallel image of God's lavish generosity beyond measure.

1 Kings 3:13 is a direct example: God gave Solomon wealth and honor beyond what he asked, illustrating the 'far more abundantly' principle.

Genesis 18:14 asks if anything is too hard for the Lord — affirming the same divine ability to do the impossible that Paul celebrates.

Psalm 81:10 Parallel

Psalm 81:10 promises God will fill abundantly when we open wide—direct parallel to God doing far more than we ask.

2 Kings 4:4 Parallel

2 Kings 4:4 depicts oil flowing beyond the widow's vessels—a miracle of provision exceeding her expectations and requests.

1 Chronicles 17:17 calls God's promise a 'small thing' in His eyes—implying He could do even greater, mirroring 'abundantly beyond' thinking.

2 Chronicles 1:12 shows God giving Solomon far more than he asked—riches and honor added to wisdom, a clear pattern of abundant generosity.

John 14:13 Parallel

John 14:13 promises that whatever we ask in Jesus' name He will do, directly supporting the 'above all we ask' in Ephesians.

Job 9:4 Parallel

Job 9:4 declares God's wisdom and might—directly parallel to the power that works within us to do beyond all we ask.

Jeremiah 33:3 promises God will answer and reveal hidden things beyond our knowledge, directly paralleling the 'above all we ask or think'.

Job 9:10 Parallel

Job 9:10 says God does wonders beyond searching out—echoing the idea of doing more than we can ask or imagine.

John 10:29 Parallel

John 10:29 asserts no one can snatch believers from the Father's hand, showing God's power to keep them—a specific example of His ability beyond human limits.

Hebrews 7:25 says Christ is able to save completely—a specific application of God's power to do abundantly more than we ask.

John 10:10 Parallel

In John 10:10, Jesus promises abundant life — the same divine abundance Paul celebrates here as God doing beyond all we ask.

1 Chronicles 29:12 ascribes power and might to God, the source of all strength—foundational to the 'power at work' in Ephesians 3:20.

Matthew 3:9 Parallel

In Matthew 3:9, John declares God can raise children from stones—illustrating the same abundant ability to do the impossible.

2 Kings 3:18 calls the coming miracle 'a light thing' for God—emphasizing His ability to do far more than seems possible.

1 Timothy 1:14 describes grace 'overflowing' beyond measure — the same superabundant divine action Paul praises here.

Hebrews 11:19 notes Abraham believed God could raise the dead—another instance of trusting God for the impossible, akin to the 'far more abundantly' promise.

2 Samuel 7:19 shows David marveling that God's promise goes far beyond what seemed small—echoing God's habit of doing more than we expect.