‏ Ephesians 3:16

 That he would grant you ( ινα δω υμιν ). Sub-final clause with  ινα and the second aorist active subjunctive of  διδωμ, to give. There are really five petitions in this greatest of all Paul's prayers (one already in 1:16-23), two by the infinitives after  ινα δω ( κραταιωθηναι, κατοικησα ), two infinitives after  ινα εξισχυσητε ( καταλαβεσθαι, γνωνα ), and the last clause  ινα πληρωθητε. Nowhere does Paul sound such depths of spiritual emotion or rise to such heights of spiritual passion as here. The whole seems to be coloured with "the riches of His glory."

 That ye may be strengthened ( κραταιωθηνα ). First aorist passive infinitive of  κραταιοω, late and rare (LXX, N.T.) from  κραταιος, late form from  κρατος (strength). See Lu 1:80. Paul adds  δυναμε (with the Spirit). Instrumental case.

 In the inward man ( εις τον εσω ανθρωπον ). Same expression in 2Co 4:16 (in contrast with the outward  εξω, man) and in Ro 7:22.

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