I happened to notice the word resistless in Ephesians 1:19 in the MontgomeryNT or Centenary New Testament, so I checked it out in the Wuest also. One of the below items discusses a similarity between the greek word "Kratos" and the word Cosmokrator which is ruler over the whole world as discussed below in the block from The Complete Word Study Dictionary. The word Pantokrator which is ruler over all or almighty is also discussed below in the block from The Complete Word Study Dictionary
Here it is in the Wuest Eph 1:15–23 and what is the superabounding greatness of His inherent power to us who are believing ones as measured by the operative energy of the manifested strength of His might, [1]
Here it is in the Centenary NT:Ephesians 1:19 (MontgomeryNT) 19 (MontgomeryNT) and what the surpassing greatness of his might in us who believe, as seen in the energy of that resistless might. [2]
The Strongs number for the word translated Resistless is 2904 2904 κράτος [kratos /krat·os/] n n. Perhaps a primary word; TDNT 3905; TDNTA 466; GK 3197; 12 occurrences; AV translates as “power” six times, “dominion” four times, “strength” once, and “mighty + 2596” once. 1 force, strength. 2 power, might: mighty with great power. a mighty deed, a work of power. 3 dominion. Additional Information: For synonyms see entries 970, bia; 1411, dunamis; 1753, energeia; 1849, exousia; and 2479, ischus. See entry 5820 for comparison of synonyms.[3] 
κράτος [See Stg: <G2904>]. krátos; gen. krátous, neut. noun. Strength or might, more especially manifested power, dominion. More closely related to ischús κοσμοκράτωρ [See Stg: <G2888>]
παντοκράτωρ pantokrátōr gen. pantokrátoros, masc. noun from pás <G3956>, all, every, and krátos <G2904>, power, strength, dominion. Ruler over all, omnipotent, almighty, spoken only of God (2 Cor. 6:18; Rev. 1:8; Rev 4:8; Rev 11:17; Rev 15:3; Rev 16:7, Rev 14; Rev 19:6, 15; Rev 21:22; Sept.: 2 Sam. 5:10; 2 Sam 7:25, 27; Job 5:17; Job 8:5). Syn.: árchōn <G758>, ruler; despótēs <G1203>, despot, absolute master; kúrios <G2962>, lord; hēgemón <G2232>, a leader. Ant.: hupērétēs <G5257>, servant; doúlos <G1401>, slave; therápōn <G2324>, attendant; diákonos <G1249>, servant, deacon.[4]
Ephesians 1:19 (CWSB) 19 (CWSB) And inpro what is art the pap exceeding pr/nn greatness of ppro his art,nn power pre to ppro us-ward art,pap who believe, pre according to art the nn working of ppro his art,nn/art,nn mighty power, [5]
In conclusion, I agree with the Centenery New Testament decision to coin the word “resistless” to correctly translate krátos into English in Ephesians 1:19.
Appendix: Bibliography
[2] Montgomery, Helen Barrett, trans. Centenary Translation of the New Testament Philadelphia, PA: The American Baptist Publication Society, 1924. WORDsearch CROSS e-book.
[3]Strong, James. Strong's Talking Greek & Hebrew dictionary. Austin, TX: WORDsearch Corp., 2007. WORDsearch CROSS e-book.
[4] Zodhiates, Spiros, ed. – The Complete Word Study Dictionary New Testament Chattanooga, TN: AMG, 1991. WORDsearch CROSS e-book.
[5] Zodhiates, Spiros, ed. – The Complete Word Study New Testament Chattanooga, TN: AMG, 1991. WORDsearch CROSS e-book. New Testament Chattanooga, TN: AMG, 1991. WORDsearch CROSS e-book.
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