New International VersionI keep asking that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the glorious Father, may give you the Spirit of wisdom and revelation, so that you may know him better.
New Living Translationasking God, the glorious Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, to give you spiritual wisdom and insight so that you might grow in your knowledge of God.
English Standard Versionthat the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of glory, may give you the Spirit of wisdom and of revelation in the knowledge of him,
Berean Standard Biblethat the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the glorious Father, may give you a spirit of wisdom and revelation in your knowledge of Him.
Berean Literal Biblethat the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of glory, may give to you a spirit of wisdom and revelation in the knowledge of Him,
King James BibleThat the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of glory, may give unto you the spirit of wisdom and revelation in the knowledge of him:
New King James Versionthat the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of glory, may give to you the spirit of wisdom and revelation in the knowledge of Him,
New American Standard Biblethat the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of glory, may give you a spirit of wisdom and of revelation in the knowledge of Him.
NASB 1995that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of glory, may give to you a spirit of wisdom and of revelation in the knowledge of Him.
NASB 1977that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of glory, may give to you a spirit of wisdom and of revelation in the knowledge of Him.
Legacy Standard Biblethat the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of glory, may give to you the Spirit of wisdom and of revelation in the full knowledge of Him,
Amplified Bible[I always pray] that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of glory, may grant you a spirit of wisdom and of revelation [that gives you a deep and personal and intimate insight] into the true knowledge of Him [for we know the Father through the Son].
Christian Standard BibleI pray that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the glorious Father, would give you the Spirit of wisdom and revelation in the knowledge of him.
Holman Christian Standard BibleI pray that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the glorious Father, would give you a spirit of wisdom and revelation in the knowledge of Him.
American Standard Versionthat the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of glory, may give unto you a spirit of wisdom and revelation in the knowledge of him;
Contemporary English VersionI ask the glorious Father and God of our Lord Jesus Christ to give you his Spirit. The Spirit will make you wise and let you understand what it means to know God.
English Revised Versionthat the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of glory, may give unto you a spirit of wisdom and revelation in the knowledge of him;
GOD'S WORD® TranslationI pray that the glorious Father, the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, would give you a spirit of wisdom and revelation as you come to know Christ better.
Good News Translationand ask the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the glorious Father, to give you the Spirit, who will make you wise and reveal God to you, so that you will know him.
International Standard VersionI pray that the God of our Lord Jesus, the Messiah, the most glorious Father, would give you a wise spirit, along with revelation that comes through knowing the Messiah fully.
NET BibleI pray that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of glory, may give you spiritual wisdom and revelation in your growing knowledge of him,
New Heart English Biblethat the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of glory, may give to you a spirit of wisdom and revelation in the knowledge of him;
Webster's Bible TranslationThat the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of glory, may give to you the spirit of wisdom and revelation in the knowledge of him:
Weymouth New TestamentFor I always beseech the God of our Lord Jesus Christ--the Father most glorious--to give you a spirit of wisdom and penetration through an intimate knowledge of Him, Majority Text Translations Majority Standard Biblethat the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the glorious Father, may give you a spirit of wisdom and revelation in your knowledge of Him.
World English Biblethat the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of glory, may give to you a spirit of wisdom and revelation in the knowledge of him, Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionthat the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of the glory, may give to you a spirit of wisdom and revelation in the recognition of Him,
Berean Literal Biblethat the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of glory, may give to you a spirit of wisdom and revelation in the knowledge of Him,
Young's Literal Translation that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of the glory, may give to you a spirit of wisdom and revelation in the recognition of him,
Smith's Literal TranslationThat the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of glory, might give you the spirit of wisdom and revelation in his knowledge: Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleThat the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of glory, may give unto you the spirit of wisdom and of revelation, in the knowledge of him:
Catholic Public Domain Versionso that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of glory, may give a spirit of wisdom and of revelation to you, in knowledge of him.
New American Biblethat the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of glory, may give you a spirit of wisdom and revelation resulting in knowledge of him.
New Revised Standard VersionI pray that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of glory, may give you a spirit of wisdom and revelation as you come to know him, Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleSo that the God of our LORD Jesus Christ, the Father of glory, may give you the spirit of wisdom and revelation in the knowledge of him:
Aramaic Bible in Plain EnglishSo that The God of our Lord Yeshua The Messiah, The Father of glory, would give you The Spirit of wisdom and revelation with his knowledge, NT Translations Anderson New Testamentthat the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of glory, may give you the spirit of wisdom and of revelation in the acknowledgment of him,
Godbey New Testamentin order that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of the glory, may grant unto you the spirit of wisdom and of revelation in the perfect knowledge of himself;
Haweis New Testamentthat the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of glory, would give you the spirit of wisdom and revelation by the knowledge of him;
Mace New Testamentthat the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the father of glory, may give you the spirit of wisdom and revelation, whereby ye may know him:
Weymouth New TestamentFor I always beseech the God of our Lord Jesus Christ--the Father most glorious--to give you a spirit of wisdom and penetration through an intimate knowledge of Him,
Worrell New Testamentthat the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of Glory, would give you a spirit of wisdom and of revelation in the full knowledge of Him;
Worsley New Testamentthat the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of glory, would give you the Spirit of wisdom and revelation to the knowledge of Him,
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Context Spiritual Wisdom… 16I have not stopped giving thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers, 17thattheGodof ourLordJesusChrist,thegloriousFather,may giveyoua spiritof wisdomandrevelationinyour knowledgeof Him.18I ask that the eyes of your heart may be enlightened, so that you may know the hope of His calling, the riches of His glorious inheritance in the saints,…
Cross References Colossians 1:9For this reason, since the day we heard about you, we have not stopped praying for you and asking God to fill you with the knowledge of His will in all spiritual wisdom and understanding,
James 1:5Now if any of you lacks wisdom, he should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to him.
1 Corinthians 2:10-12But God has revealed it to us by the Spirit. The Spirit searches all things, even the deep things of God. / For who among men knows the thoughts of man except his own spirit within him? So too, no one knows the thoughts of God except the Spirit of God. / We have not received the spirit of the world, but the Spirit who is from God, that we may understand what God has freely given us.
Philippians 1:9And this is my prayer: that your love may abound more and more in knowledge and depth of insight,
John 14:26But the Advocate, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in My name, will teach you all things and will remind you of everything I have told you.
1 John 5:20And we know that the Son of God has come and has given us understanding, so that we may know Him who is true; and we are in Him who is true—in His Son Jesus Christ. He is the true God and eternal life.
Romans 15:13Now may the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you believe in Him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.
2 Peter 1:2-3Grace and peace be multiplied to you through the knowledge of God and of Jesus our Lord. / His divine power has given us everything we need for life and godliness through the knowledge of Him who called us by His own glory and excellence.
Isaiah 11:2The Spirit of the LORD will rest on Him—the Spirit of wisdom and understanding, the Spirit of counsel and strength, the Spirit of knowledge and fear of the LORD.
Proverbs 2:6For the LORD gives wisdom; from His mouth come knowledge and understanding.
Jeremiah 33:3Call to Me, and I will answer and show you great and unsearchable things you do not know.
Daniel 2:21He changes the times and seasons; He removes kings and establishes them. He gives wisdom to the wise and knowledge to the discerning.
1 Kings 3:9-12Therefore give Your servant an understanding heart to judge Your people and to discern between good and evil. For who is able to govern this great people of Yours?” / Now it pleased the Lord that Solomon had made this request. / So God said to him, “Since you have asked for this instead of requesting long life or wealth for yourself or death for your enemies—but you have asked for discernment to administer justice— ...
Colossians 2:2-3that they may be encouraged in heart, knit together in love, and filled with the full riches of complete understanding, so that they may know the mystery of God, namely Christ, / in whom are hidden all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge.
1 Corinthians 1:5For in Him you have been enriched in every way, in all speech and all knowledge,
Treasury of Scripture That the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of glory, may give to you the spirit of wisdom and revelation in the knowledge of him: the God. Ephesians 1:3 Blessedbe the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who hath blessed us with all spiritual blessings in heavenlyplaces in Christ: John 20:17 Jesus saith unto her, Touch me not; for I am not yet ascended to my Father: but go to my brethren, and say unto them, I ascend unto my Father, and your Father; andto my God, and your God. the Father. 1 Chronicles 29:11 Thine, O LORD,is the greatness, and the power, and the glory, and the victory, and the majesty: for allthat is in the heaven and in the earthis thine; thineis the kingdom, O LORD, and thou art exalted as head above all. Psalm 24:7,10 Lift up your heads, O ye gates; and be ye lift up, ye everlasting doors; and the King of glory shall come in… Psalm 29:3 The voice of the LORDis upon the waters: the God of glory thundereth: the LORDis upon many waters. the spirit. Genesis 41:38,39 And Pharaoh said unto his servants, Can we findsuch a one as thisis, a man in whom the Spirit of Godis? … Isaiah 11:2 And the spirit of the LORD shall rest upon him, the spirit of wisdom and understanding, the spirit of counsel and might, the spirit of knowledge and of the fear of the LORD; Daniel 5:11 There is a man in thy kingdom, in whomis the spirit of the holy gods; and in the days of thy father light and understanding and wisdom, like the wisdom of the gods, was found in him; whom the king Nebuchadnezzar thy father, the king,I say, thy father, made master of the magicians, astrologers, Chaldeans,and soothsayers; revelation. Ephesians 3:5 Which in other ages was not made known unto the sons of men, as it is now revealed unto his holy apostles and prophets by the Spirit; Daniel 2:28-30 But there is a God in heaven that revealeth secrets, and maketh known to the king Nebuchadnezzar what shall be in the latter days. Thy dream, and the visions of thy head upon thy bed, are these; … Daniel 10:1 In the third year of Cyrus king of Persia a thing was revealed unto Daniel, whose name was called Belteshazzar; and the thingwas true, but the time appointedwas long: and he understood the thing, and had understanding of the vision. in the knowledge. Ephesians 3:18,19 May be able to comprehend with all saints whatis the breadth, and length, and depth, and height; … Proverbs 2:5 Then shalt thou understand the fear of the LORD, and find the knowledge of God. Jeremiah 9:24 But let him that glorieth glory in this, that he understandeth and knoweth me, that Iam the LORD which exercise lovingkindness, judgment, and righteousness, in the earth: for in thesethings I delight, saith the LORD. Jump to Previous AlwaysBeseechBetterChristFullGloriousGloryIntimateJesusRecognitionRevelationSpiritWisdomJump to Next AlwaysBeseechBetterChristFullGloriousGloryIntimateJesusRecognitionRevelationSpiritWisdomEphesians 1 1.After Paul's salutation,3.and thanksgiving for the Ephesians,4.he treats of our election,6.and adoption by grace;11.which is the true and proper fountain of man's salvation.13.And because the height of this mystery cannot be easily attained unto,16.he prays that they may come to the full knowledge and possession thereof in Christ.that the God of our Lord Jesus ChristThis phrase emphasizes the relationship between God the Father and Jesus Christ, highlighting the monotheistic belief in one God who is the Father of Jesus. It reflects the Trinitarian understanding of God, where Jesus is both fully divine and fully human. This relationship is foundational to Christian theology, as seen in John 20:17, where Jesus refers to God as "My Father and your Father, My God and your God." It underscores the submission of Jesus to the Father during His earthly ministry, as well as the unity and distinct roles within the Trinity. the glorious Father
The term "glorious" signifies the majesty and holiness of God, often associated with His divine presence and power. In the Old Testament, God's glory is frequently depicted as a consuming fire or a radiant light, as seen inExodus 24:17. The use of "Father" denotes a personal and relational aspect of God, emphasizing His role as a loving and caring parent to believers. This duality of glory and fatherhood reflects the balance of God's transcendence and immanence. may give you a spirit of wisdom and revelation
The "spirit of wisdom and revelation" refers to the Holy Spirit's work in imparting understanding and insight into divine truths. Wisdom in the biblical sense is not merely intellectual knowledge but the practical application of God's truth in daily life. Revelation involves the unveiling of mysteries previously hidden, as seen in1 Corinthians 2:10, where the Spirit reveals the deep things of God. This phrase suggests a continuous process of spiritual growth and enlightenment for believers. in your knowledge of Him
The knowledge of God is not just intellectual assent but an intimate, experiential understanding of His character and will. This knowledge is relational, as seen inPhilippians 3:10, where Paul expresses his desire to know Christ and the power of His resurrection. It involves a deepening relationship with God through prayer, study of Scripture, and obedience. This phrase underscores the goal of Christian life: to know God more fully and to be transformed by that knowledge. Persons / Places / Events 1. God the FatherReferred to as the "glorious Father," emphasizing His majesty and the source of all wisdom and revelation. 2. Lord Jesus ChristThe Son of God, through whom believers have access to the Father and the spiritual blessings mentioned in Ephesians. 3. Paul the ApostleThe author of the letter to the Ephesians, who is praying for the recipients to receive spiritual wisdom and revelation. 4. EphesiansThe recipients of the letter, representing the early Christian church in Ephesus, a city known for its diverse culture and religious practices. 5. Spirit of Wisdom and RevelationA divine gift that Paul prays for the believers to receive, enabling them to grow in their knowledge of God. Teaching Points The Source of Wisdom and RevelationGod is the ultimate source of true wisdom and revelation. Believers should seek Him earnestly to grow in their understanding of His nature and will. The Role of Prayer in Spiritual GrowthPaul's prayer for the Ephesians serves as a model for us to pray for spiritual insight and deeper knowledge of God, emphasizing the importance of intercessory prayer. The Importance of Knowing GodKnowledge of God is not merely intellectual but relational. It involves a deep, personal relationship with Him, transforming our lives and aligning us with His purposes. The Work of the Holy SpiritThe Holy Spirit plays a crucial role in imparting wisdom and revelation, guiding believers into all truth and helping them discern God's will. Living Out Wisdom and RevelationAs believers receive wisdom and revelation, they are called to live it out in their daily lives, reflecting God's character and advancing His kingdom. Lists and Questions Top 10 Lessons from Ephesians 1
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What defines a personal relationship with Jesus?(17) The God of our Lord Jesus Christ.--See John 20:17, "I ascend unto My Father and your Father; and to My God and your God." It has been noted that, while on the cross, our Lord, in the cry, "My God, why hast Thou forsaken Me?" adopted the common human language of the Psalmist, He here, after His resurrection, distinguished emphatically between His peculiar relation to God the Father and that relation in which we His members call God "our Father." St. Paul's usual phrase (see above, Ephesians 1:3) is "the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ;" the phrase here used is unique, probably substituted for the other on account of the use of the word "Father" in the next clause. It refers, of course, entirely to our Lord's nature as the true Son of Man. In that respect God is in the full sense (which in us is interrupted by sin) His God, in whom He lived and had His being. In proportion as we are conformed to His likeness, "God is our God for ever and ever." The Father of glory.--Better,of the glory. This phrase is again unique. We have, indeed, such phrases as "Father of Mercies" (2Corinthians 1:3), "Father of Lights" (James 1:17); and, on the other hand, "the King of Glory" (Psalm 28:5), "the God of Glory" (Acts 7:2), "the Lord of Glory" (1Corinthians 2:8;James 2:1). In all these last instances "the glory" seems certainly to be theShechinah of God's manifested presence, and in all cases but one is ascribed to our Lord. But "the Father of the glory," seems a phrase different from all these. I cannot help connecting it with the missing element in the preceding clause, and believing (with some old interpreters), in spite of the strangeness of expression, that God is here called "the Father of the glory" of the incarnate Deity in Jesus Christ (seeJohn 1:14), called in2Corinthians 4:6, "the glory of God in the face (orperson) of Jesus Christ." (SeeExcursus A to St. John's Gospel: On the Doctrine of the Word; dealing with the identification of "the Word" with the Shechinah by the Jewish interpreters). The prayer which follows connects the knowledge of the glory of our inheritance with the exaltation of our Lord in glory. . . . Verse 17. - That the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of glory. The invocations of Paul - the terms by which he calls on God - are always significant, involving a plea for the blessings sought. God, as "the God of our Lord Jesus Christ," gave to him the Holy Spirit without measure, and might well, therefore, be asked and expected to give the gifts of the same Spirit to those who were " in him" - one with him as members of his body. Being also the " Father of glory," and having glorified Jesus, even after his suffering, with the glory which he had with him before the world began, he might well be asked and expected to glorify his people too. May give to you the Spirit of wisdom and revelation in the full knowledge of him. "Spirit" here is neither exclusively the Holy Spirit nor the spirit of man, but the complex idea of the spirit of man dwelt in and moved by the Spirit of God (Alford). Wisdom seems to denote the general gift of spiritual illumination; revelation, capacity of apprehending the revealed - of perceiving the drift and meaning of what God makes known, so that it may be a real revelation to us (comp. Matthew 13:11). Ἐπιγνώσει is something more than mere γνώσει - full knowledge of Christ, implying that it is in becoming better acquainted with Christ that we get the spirit of wisdom and revelation. In seeking to know Christ more, we are in the true way to get more insight into all that is Divine (croup. John 14:9). The importance of seeking more knowledge, even after we have believed and been settled by the Holy Spirit, is here apparent; a growing knowledge is a most healthful feature of Christian life. "Grow in grace, and in the knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ ( 2 Peter 3:18).
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Greek [ and asking ] thatἵνα(hina)Conjunction
Strong's 2443:In order that, so that. Probably from the same as the former part of heautou; in order that.theὁ(ho)Article - Nominative Masculine Singular
Strong's 3588:The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.GodΘεὸς(Theos)Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular
Strong's 2316:A deity, especially the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very.of ourἡμῶν(hēmōn)Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive 1st Person Plural
Strong's 1473:I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I.LordΚυρίου(Kyriou)Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular
Strong's 2962:Lord, master, sir; the Lord. From kuros; supreme in authority, i.e. controller; by implication, Master.JesusἸησοῦ(Iēsou)Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular
Strong's 2424:Of Hebrew origin; Jesus, the name of our Lord and two other Israelites.Christ,Χριστοῦ(Christou)Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular
Strong's 5547:Anointed One; the Messiah, the Christ. From chrio; Anointed One, i.e. The Messiah, an epithet of Jesus.theὁ(ho)Article - Nominative Masculine Singular
Strong's 3588:The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.gloriousδόξης(doxēs)Noun - Genitive Feminine Singular
Strong's 1391:From the base of dokeo; glory, in a wide application.Father,Πατὴρ(Patēr)Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular
Strong's 3962:Father, (Heavenly) Father, ancestor, elder, senior. Apparently a primary word; a 'father'.may giveδώῃ(dōē)Verb - Aorist Subjunctive Active - 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 1325:To offer, give; I put, place. A prolonged form of a primary verb; to give.youὑμῖν(hymin)Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Dative 2nd Person Plural
Strong's 4771:You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou.[a] spiritπνεῦμα(pneuma)Noun - Accusative Neuter Singular
Strong's 4151:Wind, breath, spirit.of wisdomσοφίας(sophias)Noun - Genitive Feminine Singular
Strong's 4678:Wisdom, insight, skill (human or divine), intelligence. From sophos; wisdom.andκαὶ(kai)Conjunction
Strong's 2532:And, even, also, namely.revelationἀποκαλύψεως(apokalypseōs)Noun - Genitive Feminine Singular
Strong's 602:An unveiling, uncovering, revealing, revelation. From apokalupto; disclosure.inἐν(en)Preposition
Strong's 1722:In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; 'in, ' at, on, by, etc.[your] knowledgeἐπιγνώσει(epignōsei)Noun - Dative Feminine Singular
Strong's 1922:From epiginosko; recognition, i.e. full discernment, acknowledgement.of Him.αὐτοῦ(autou)Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive Masculine 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 846:He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.
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