and what is the immeasurable greatness of his power toward us who believe, according to the working of his great might
for it is God who works in you, both to will and to work for his good pleasure.
Now to him who is able to do far more abundantly than all that we ask or think, according to the power at work within us,
having been buried with him in baptism, in which you were also raised with him through faith in the powerful working of God, who raised him from the dead.
For this I toil, struggling with all his energy that he powerfully works within me.
But we have this treasure in jars of clay, to show that the surpassing power belongs to God and not to us.
Finally, be strong in the Lord and in the strength of his might.
Of this gospel I was made a minister according to the gift of God's grace, which was given me by the working of his power.
For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand, that we should walk in them.
For I am not ashamed of the gospel, for it is the power of God for salvation to everyone who believes, to the Jew first and also to the Greek.
Of his own will he brought us forth by the word of truth, that we should be a kind of firstfruits of his creatures.
To this end we always pray for you, that our God may make you worthy of his calling and may fulfill every resolve for good and every work of faith by his power,
Who has believed what he has heard from us? And to whom has the arm of the Lord been revealed?
because our gospel came to you not only in word, but also in power and in the Holy Spirit and with full conviction. You know what kind of men we proved to be among you for your sake.
Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation. The old has passed away; behold, the new has come.
to open their eyes, so that they may turn from darkness to light and from the power of Satan to God, that they may receive forgiveness of sins and a place among those who are sanctified by faith in me.’
The Lord sends forth from Zion your mighty scepter. Rule in the midst of your enemies! Your people will offer themselves freely on the day of your power, in holy garments; from the womb of the morning, the dew of your youth will be yours.
That which is born of the flesh is flesh, and that which is born of the Spirit is spirit.
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