Ephesians 3:20

“Now unto him that is able to do exceeding abundantly, &c.] This is the conclusion of the apostle's prayer, in which the power of God is celebrated, a perfection which is essential unto God, and is very large and extensive; it reaches to all things, to every thing that he wills, which is his actual or ordinative power; and to more things than he has willed, which is his absolute power; and to all things that have been, are, or shall be, and to things impossible with men; though there are some things which God cannot do, such as are contrary to his nature, inconsistent with his will, his decrees and purposes, which imply a contradiction, and are foreign to truth, which to do would be to deny…”

“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 (Rom 8:26). He appeals to their and his experience.”

“Now unto him - It is not uncommon for Paul to utter an ascription of praise in the midst of an argument; see Romans 9:5; Romans 11:36; Galatians 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 fulness, he desires that praise should be given to him. That is able to do - see the notes, Romans 16:25. Exceeding abundantly - The compound word used here occurs only in this place, and in 1Th 3:10; 1 Thessalonians 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; see…”

“Now to him - This doxology is admirably adapted to strengthen our faith, that we may not stagger at the great things the apostle has been praying for, as if they were too much for God to give, or for us to expect from him. That is able - Here is a most beautiful gradation. When he has given us exceeding, yea, abundant blessings, still we may ask for more. And he is able to do it. But we may think of more than we have asked. He is able to do this also. Yea, and above all this. Above all we ask - Above all we can think. Nay, exceedingly, abundantly above all that we can either ask or think. Ephesians 3:21”

“3:20-21 This doxology concludes the first section of the letter (see also Rom 16:25-27; Gal 1:5; 1 Tim 1:17; 2 Tim 4:18; Jude 1:24-25). 3:20 all glory to God: Because of the grace God has shown in Jesus Christ, he deserves nothing less. • The mighty power at work within us is the power of the living God that raised Christ from the dead (see 1:19-20). By that power, he is able to accomplish infinitely more than we might ask or think, because God is at work in the lives of his children (see Rom 8:31-39; Phil 4:13; Col 1:29).”

“able: Gen 17:1, Gen 18:4; Ch2 25:9; Jer 32:17, Jer 32:27; Dan 3:17, Dan 6:20; Mat 3:9; Joh 10:29, Joh 10:30; Rom 4:21, Rom 16:25; Heb 7:25, Heb 11:19, Heb 13:20, Heb 13:21; Jam 4:12; Jde 1:24 exceeding: Exo 34:6; Sa2 7:19; Kg1 3:13; Psa 36:8, Psa 36:9; Sol 5:1; Isa 35:2, Isa 55:7; Joh 10:10; Co1 2:9; Ti1 1:14; Pe2 1:11 according: Eph 3:7, Eph 1:19; Col 1:29 Ephesians 3:21”