Ephesians 3:17

“That Christ may dwell in your hearts by faith; that ye, being rooted and grounded in love,”

"That Christ may dwell in your hearts by faith; that ye, being rooted and grounded in love," - Ephesians 3:17
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What does Ephesians 3:17 mean?

Ephesians 3:17 (KJV) reads, "That Christ may dwell in your hearts by faith; that ye, being rooted and grounded in love." This verse is part of a larger passage in which the Apostle Paul, the author of the Book of Ephesians, is writing to the church in Ephesus and emphasizing the…

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Rooted and Grounded in Love: A Journey of Faith

In the heart of the Epistle to the Ephesians, Paul presents a profound plea to the believers in Ephesus, encapsulated in Ephesians 3:17: "That Christ may dwell in your hearts by faith; that ye, being rooted and grounded in love." This passage invites us into a deeper reflection…

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A Prayer for Christ's Dwelling in Our Hearts

Heavenly Father, We come before You today with hearts full of gratitude and reverence, acknowledging Your greatness and unfathomable love. As we reflect on the profound words of Ephesians 3:17, "That Christ may dwell in your hearts by faith; that ye, being rooted and grounded in…

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Ephesians 3:17 - "That Christ may dwell in your hearts by faith; that ye, being rooted and grounded in love,"
"That Christ may dwell in your hearts by faith; that ye, being rooted and grounded in love," - Ephesians 3:17
Ephesians 3:17-19 - "So that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith—that you, being rooted and grounded in love, may have strength to comprehend with all the saints what is the breadth and length and height and depth, and to know the love of Christ that surpasses knowledge, that you may be filled with all the fullness of God."
"So that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith—that you, being rooted and grounded in love, may have strength to comprehend with all the saints what is the breadth and length and height and depth, and to know the love of Christ that surpasses knowledge, that you may be filled with all the fullness of God." - Ephesians 3:17-19
Ephesians 3:16-17 - "That he would grant you, according to the riches of his glory, to be strengthened with might by his Spirit in the inner man; That Christ may dwell in your hearts by faith; that ye, being rooted and grounded in love."
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Ephesians 5:17 - "Wherefore be ye not unwise, but understanding what the will of the Lord is."
Ephesians 1:3
Ephesians 6:17 - "And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God:"
Ephesians 2:17 - "And came and preached peace to you which were afar off, and to them that were nigh."
Ephesians 3:15 - "Of whom the whole family in heaven and earth is named,"
Ephesians 4:3 - "Endeavouring to keep the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace."
Ephesians 3:3 - "How that by revelation he made known unto me the mystery; (as I wrote afore in few words,"
Ephesians 4:17 - "This I say therefore, and testify in the Lord, that ye henceforth walk not as other Gentiles walk, in the vanity of their mind,"
Ephesians 6:3 - "That it may be well with thee, and thou mayest live long on the earth."
Ephesians 3:1 - "For this cause I Paul, the prisoner of Jesus Christ for you Gentiles,"
Ephesians 3:12 - "In whom we have boldness and access with confidence by the faith of him."
"Wherefore be ye not unwise, but understanding what the will of the Lord is." - Ephesians 5:17
Ephesians 1:17 - "That 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:"
Ephesians 3:6 - "That the Gentiles should be fellowheirs, and of the same body, and partakers of his promise in Christ by the gospel:"
Ephesians 3:11 - "According to the eternal purpose which he purposed in Christ Jesus our Lord:"
Ephesians 3:18 - "May be able to comprehend with all saints what is the breadth, and length, and depth, and height;"
Ephesians 3:2 - "If ye have heard of the dispensation of the grace of God which is given me to you-ward:"
Ephesians 3:14 - "For this cause I bow my knees unto the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ,"
Ephesians 5:3 - "But fornication, and all uncleanness, or covetousness, let it not be once named among you, as becometh saints;"
Ephesians 3:13 - "Wherefore I desire that ye faint not at my tribulations for you, which is your glory."
Ephesians 3:4 - "Whereby, when ye read, ye may understand my knowledge in the mystery of Christ)"
Ephesians 3:19 - "And to know the love of Christ, which passeth knowledge, that ye might be filled with all the fulness of God."