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Ephesians 3:17

ESV so that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith — that you, being rooted and grounded in love,
NIV so that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith. And I pray that you, being rooted and established in love,
NASB so that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith; and that you, being rooted and grounded in love,
CSB and that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith. I pray that you, being rooted and firmly established in love,
NLT Then Christ will make his home in your hearts as you trust in him. Your roots will grow down into God’s love and keep you strong.
KJV That Christ may dwell in your hearts by faith; that ye, being rooted and grounded in love,
NKJV that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith; that you, being rooted and grounded in love,

What does Ephesians 3:17 mean?

Paul famously speaks eloquently of faith, hope, and love at the conclusion of 1 Corinthians 13. Here, he mentions two of these attributes. First, his desire in this passage is for growth in faith, rather than knowledge, though both are important. Ephesians 2:22 also used the idea of a "dwelling place for God by the Spirit." Paul similarly taught the Colossians, "Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly" (Colossians 3:16).

Second, Paul prays his readers will be secure in their reliance on love. The imagery is that of a tree held strongly by deep roots (Matthew 13:6, 21; 15:13; Mark 4:17). Love, especially shown between fellow Christians, is meant to be the hallmark of our faith (John 13:34–35). Love is likewise meant to keep the Christian grounded, staying in place with Christ and growing us to maturity. Colossians 2:7 speaks similarly of being "rooted and built up in him and established in the faith."
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