Eph 3:20, Jude 24 | Barnes | STEP | Verse 20. Now unto him . It is not uncommon for Paul to utter an ascription of praise in the midst of an argument. See ; . Here his mind is full of the subject; and in view of the fact that God communicates to his people such blessings, that they may become filled with all his fairness, he desires that praise should be given to him. That is able to do . . Exceeding abundantly . The compound word here used occurs only in this place, and in . It means, to an extent which we cannot express. Above all that we ask or think . More than all that we can desire in our prayers; more than all that we can conceive. . According to the power that worketh in us . The exertion of that same power can accomplish for us more than we can now conceive. (b) "unto him"

Ephesians 3:20

Verse 20. Now unto him. It is not uncommon for Paul to utter an ascription of praise in the midst of an argument. See Rom 9:5; Rom 11:36, Gal 1:5. Here his mind is full of the subject; and in view of the fact that God communicates to his people such blessings, that they may become filled with all his fairness, he desires that praise should be given to him.

That is able to do. Rom 16:25.

Exceeding abundantly. The compound word here used occurs only in this place, and in 1Thes 3:10, 5:13. It means, to an extent which we cannot express.

Above all that we ask or think. More than all that we can desire in our prayers; more than all that we can conceive. 1Cor 2:9.

According to the power that worketh in us. The exertion of that same power can accomplish for us more than we can now conceive.

(b) "unto him" Rom 16:25, Heb 13:20,21, Jude 1:24

Jude 24

Verse 24. Now unto him that is able to keep you from falling. This ascription to one who was able to keep them from failing is made in view of the facts adverted to in the epistle--the dangers of being led away by the arts and the example of these teachers of error. Comp. Jude 1:3. On the ascription itself, comp. Rom 16:26-27. The phrase "to keep from falling" means here to preserve from falling into sin, from yielding to temptation, and dishonouring their religion. The word used (απταιστους) occurs nowhere else in the New Testament. It means properly, not stumbling, as of a horse; then without falling into sin, blameless. It is God only who, amidst the temptations of the world, can keep us from falling; but, blessed be his name, he can do it, and if we trust in him he will.

And to present you faultless. The word here rendered faultless is the same which is rendered unblamable in Col 1:22. See the sentiment here expressed explained in the Notes on that passage.

Before the presence of his glory. In his own glorious presence; before himself encompassed with glory in heaven. The saints are to be presented there as redeemed and sanctified, and as made worthy by grace to dwell there for ever.

With exceeding joy. With the abounding joy that they are redeemed; that they are rescued from sorrow, sin, and death, and that heaven is to be their eternal home. Who now can form an adequate idea of the happiness of that hour?

(d) "him" Rom 16:25-27 (e) "keep" 2Ti 4:18 (f) "present" Col 1:22