Rom 16:25, Eph 3:20 | JFB | STEP | 25. Now to him that is of power —more simply, as in , "to Him that is able." to stablish —confirm, or uphold you, according to my gospel, and the preaching of Jesus Christ —that is, in conformity with the truths of that Gospel which I preach, and not I only, but all to whom has been committed "the preaching of Jesus Christ." according to the revelation of the mystery —(See on ). which was kept secret since the world began —literally, "which hath been kept in silence during eternal ages."

Romans 16:25

25. Now to him that is of power—more simply, as in Jude 24, "to Him that is able."

to stablish—confirm, or uphold

you, according to my gospel, and the preaching of Jesus Christ—that is, in conformity with the truths of that Gospel which I preach, and not I only, but all to whom has been committed "the preaching of Jesus Christ."

according to the revelation of the mystery—(See on Ro 11:25).

which was kept secret since the world began—literally, "which hath been kept in silence during eternal ages."

Ephesians 3:20

20. unto him—contrasted with ourselves and our needs. Translate, "that is able above all things (what is above all things) to do exceeding abundantly above what we ask or (even) think": thought takes a wider range than prayers. The word, above, occurs thrice as often in Paul's writings, as in all the rest of the New Testament, showing the warm exuberance of Paul's spirit.

according to the power—the indwelling Spirit (Ro 8:26). He appeals to their and his experience.