The Power of An Adverb

Now unto him that is able to do exceeding abundantly above all that we ask or think, according

to the power that worketh in us, Ephesians 3:20 (KJV)

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, Ephesians 3:20 (NKJV)

I’ve always been a bit of a grammar fanatic. Even though I was a deplorable English student in

school, grammar was part of the course where I usually excelled. This, of course, causes social

media to drive me nuts as there are seemingly so few of us grammar fans out there. It’s

probably because of my fanaticism, coupled with my love for the King James Version of the

Bible, that Ephesians 3:20 seems to hit harder for me in the KJV.

I’ve heard countless sermons on this little snippet of scripture and walked away with a little

more knowledge of God almost every time. It’s a relatively short verse that packs quite a

punch. However, the majority of the time I’ve heard it preached, I’ve heard it quoted

“exceedingly abundantly”; even if they’re preaching from a version other than the NKJV. Back

to back adverbs, although are allowable, seem to strike an augmented chord in my brain. Not

only that, but I prefer to serve a God who exceeds abundantly (whatever is more abundant

than abundantly) or goes beyond abundantly what I can ask or think! This is instead of one

who can do exceedingly and abundantly what I can ask or think. To me, there’s a difference –

an important one.

Prayer:

Father God, thank you for your description of yourself in this passage in Ephesians. Help me to

stay focused on your Word that tells me how far beyond my wants, my desires, my thoughts

you are able to work in my life. May I never forget the power you have to bring things to pass

in my life that goes further than my thoughts can even think. In the precious and powerful

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