Ephesians 3:20
Now to him who is able to do exceedingly abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that works in us,
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Interpretation

Paul urges a exceeding expectations that is embodied in work and rest. Ephesians 3:20: trace "who" and "able". Let exceeding expectations in hospitality and listening—turn worship into posture.

Context

The setting is Ephesians—epistle/letter, naming exceeding expectations. Placed in ch. 3, the nearby lines set its tone. The nearby sentences supply the texture.

Authorship & Historical Background

Ephesians was received under the name of Paul. A common scholarly view of Ephesians: Deutero‑Pauline (disputed).. Scholars commonly date Ephesians AD 80–90. Here the thread of apostolic community comes into view.

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Traditional:Paul
Modern scholarship:Deutero‑Pauline (disputed).
Date:AD 80–90
Manuscripts & Textual Witnesses
The Greek text is preserved in more than 5,800 manuscripts, exceeding other ancient writings in manuscript count. 2nd-3rd century papyri like P46, P66, P75 provide text. Major uncial codices (Sinaiticus, Vaticanus, 4th century) contain complete or near-complete texts. The Byzantine text family represents the majority of later manuscripts. Textual variants exist but are mostly minor: word order, articles, spelling. No central Christian doctrine depends on any disputed text. Modern critical editions compare all manuscript families to determine the most probable original wording reading.
Sources & witness notes
SinaiticusVaticanusP46