And what is the exceeding greatness of his power to us-ward who believe, according to the working of his mighty power, Exceeding - `surpassing.'
Power to us-ward who believe - the whole working of His grace which He is carrying on, and will carry on to glory, in us who believe. This is that whereby the "hope" is realized: a climax. The hope which the calling awakens; the glory of that inheritance to which hope is directed; the power that shall bestow (and is bestowing) it (Ellicott). By "saints" (Ephesians 1:18), believers are viewed as absolutely perfected, and so as being God's inheritance: in this verse, as in the course of fighting the good fight.
According to - what might be expected from х kata (G2596)].
Working, х energeian (G1753)] - 'the energizing;' "the effectual working" (Ephesians 3:7). The same superhuman power was exerted to make us believe, as was exerted to raise Christ from the dead (Ephesians 1:20). Compare Philippians 3:10, "the power of His resurrection" (Colossians 2:12; 1 Peter 1:3-5).
Of his mighty power, х tou (G3588) kratous (G2904) tees (G3588) ischuos (G2479) autou (G846)] - 'of the strength of His might.' х Ischus (G2479), 'strength,' is God's passive inherent power; kratos (G2904) is His power evinced in action; 'might' (Ellicott).]