To this end we also pray always for you, that our God may count you worthy of your calling, and fulfill every desire of goodness and work of faith, with power;
Paul has reference to the same work he is engaged in--the work of the gospel, done in love. "For in Jesus Christ neither circumcision availeth any thing, nor uncircumcision; but faith which worketh by love" (Galatians 5:6). The word "power" in this verse has reference to the work we do through faith. All work must be for Christ, as He has commanded, or it is not of faith. If our work is not for Christ, it is against Christ. Paul often stresses the necessity of work because it is by our works that we will be judged. "Who will render to every man according to his deeds" (Romans 2:6). In Ephesians 6:10, Paul says, "Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord, and in the power of his might." This work of faith with power is dependent on God’s power and not our own.