11. Greek, "Being made mighty with (literally, 'in') all
might."
according to his glorious power--rather, "according to the power
(the characteristic of 'His glory,' here appropriate to Paul's argument,
Eph 1:19; 6:10;
as its exuberant 'riches,' in
Eph 3:16)
of His glory." His power is inseparable from His glory
(Ro 6:4).
unto all patience--so as to attain to all patient endurance; persevering, enduring continuance in the faith, in spite of trials of
persecutors, and seductions of false teachers.
long-suffering--towards those whom one could repel. "Patience," or
"endurance," is exercised in respect to those whom one cannot repel
[CHRYSOSTOM].
with joyfulness--joyful endurance
(Ac 16:25;
Ro 5:3, 11).
JFB.
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