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Ephesians 6:13-18

Therefore put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand. Stand therefore, having the utility belt of truth buckled around your waist, and having put on the breastplate of righteousness, and having fitted your feet with the preparation of the Good News of peace, above all, taking up the shield of faith, with which you will be able to quench all the fiery darts of the evil one. And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God; with all prayer and requests, praying at all times in the Spirit, and being watchful to this end in all perseverance and requests for all the saints:

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Finally, be strong in the Lord, and in the strength of his might. Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil. For our wrestling is not against flesh and blood, but against the principalities, against the powers, against the world’s rulers of the darkness of this age, and against the spiritual forces of wickedness in the heavenly places. Therefore put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand. Stand therefore, having the utility belt of truth buckled around your waist, and having put on the breastplate of righteousness, and having fitted your feet with the preparation of the Good News of peace, above all, taking up the shield of faith, with which you will be able to quench all the fiery darts of the evil one. And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God; with all prayer and requests, praying at all times in the Spirit, and being watchful to this end in all perseverance and requests for all the saints: on my behalf, that utterance may be given to me in opening my mouth, to make known with boldness the mystery of the Good News, for which I am an ambassador in chains; that in it I may speak boldly, as I ought to speak.

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  • WEB World English Bible

    Therefore put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand.

    Stand therefore, having the utility belt of truth buckled around your waist, and having put on the breastplate of righteousness,

    and having fitted your feet with the preparation of the Good News of peace,

    above all, taking up the shield of faith, with which you will be able to quench all the fiery darts of the evil one.

    And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God;

    with all prayer and requests, praying at all times in the Spirit, and being watchful to this end in all perseverance and requests for all the saints:

  • TYNDALE Tyndale New Testament (1534)

    For this cause take vnto you the armoure of God that ye maye be able to resist in the evyll daye and to stonde perfect in all thinges.

    Stonde therfore and youre loynes gyrd aboute with veritie havinge on the brest plate of rightewesnes

    and shood with showes prepared by the gospell of peace.

    Above all take to you the shelde of fayth wherwith ye maye quenche all the fyrie dartes of the wicked.

    And take the helmet of salvacion and the swearde of the sprete which is the worde of God.

    And praye all wayes with all maner prayer and supplicacion: and that in the sprete: and watch thervnto with all instance and supplicacion for all saynctes

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  • GNV Geneva Bible (1599)

    For this cause take vnto you the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to resist in the euill day, and hauing finished all things, stand fast.

    Stand therefore, and your loynes girded about with veritie, and hauing on the brest plate of righteousnesse,

    And your feete shod with the preparation of the Gospel of peace.

    Aboue all, take the shielde of faith, wherewith ye may quench all the fierie dartes of the wicked,

    And take the helmet of saluation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the worde of God.

    And pray alwayes with all maner prayer and supplication in the Spirit: and watch thereunto with all perseuerance and supplication for al Saints,

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  • 1 Thessalonians 5:17 (v18) Pray without ceasing.
  • Colossians 4:2 (v18) Continue steadfastly in prayer, watching in it with thanksgiving,
  • Hebrews 4:12 (v17) For the word of God is living and active, and sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing even to the dividing of soul and spirit, of both…
  • Isaiah 59:17 (vv14, 17) He put on righteousness as a breastplate, and a helmet of salvation on his head. He put on garments of vengeance for clothing, and was clad…
  • Philippians 4:6 (v18) In nothing be anxious, but in everything, by prayer and petition with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God.
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  • 1 Timothy 2:1 (v18) I exhort therefore, first of all, that petitions, prayers, intercessions, and givings of thanks be made for all men:
  • 2 Corinthians 10:4 (v13) for the weapons of our warfare are not of the flesh, but mighty before God to the throwing down of strongholds,
  • Jude 1:20 (v18) But you, beloved, keep building up yourselves on your most holy faith, praying in the Holy Spirit.
  • 1 Thessalonians 5:8 (vv14, 17) But since we belong to the day, let’s be sober, putting on the breastplate of faith and love, and for a helmet, the hope of salvation.
  • Isaiah 52:7 (v15) How beautiful on the mountains are the feet of him who brings good news, who publishes peace, who brings good news, who proclaims…
  • Isaiah 11:5 (v14) Righteousness will be the belt of his waist, and faithfulness the belt of his waist.
  • Romans 8:26-27 (v18) In the same way, the Spirit also helps our weaknesses, for we don’t know how to pray as we ought. But the Spirit himself makes intercession…
  • Romans 10:15 (v15) And how will they preach unless they are sent? As it is written: “How beautiful are the feet of those who preach the Good News of peace,…
  • 1 Peter 5:8-9 (v16) Be sober and self-controlled. Be watchful. Your adversary, the devil, walks around like a roaring lion, seeking whom he may devour.…
  • Luke 21:36 (vv13, 18) Therefore be watchful all the time, praying that you may be counted worthy to escape all these things that will happen, and to stand before…
  • Ephesians 6:11-17 (v13) Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil. For our wrestling is not against flesh and…
  • Revelation 19:15 (v17) Out of his mouth proceeds a sharp, double-edged sword, that with it he should strike the nations. He will rule them with an iron rod. He…
  • Mark 14:38 (v18) Watch and pray, that you may not enter into temptation. The spirit indeed is willing, but the flesh is weak.”
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  • Luke 12:35 (v14) “Let your waist be dressed and your lamps burning.
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  • 1 John 5:4-5 (v16) For whatever is born of God overcomes the world. This is the victory that has overcome the world: your faith. Who is he who overcomes the…
  • Ephesians 5:16 (v13) redeeming the time, because the days are evil.
  • Matthew 26:41 (v18) Watch and pray, that you don’t enter into temptation. The spirit indeed is willing, but the flesh is weak.”
  • 2 Corinthians 6:7 (v14) in the word of truth, in the power of God; by the armor of righteousness on the right hand and on the left,
  • Daniel 9:20 (v18) While I was speaking, and praying, and confessing my sin and the sin of my people Israel, and presenting my supplication before Yahweh my…
  • Matthew 4:10-11 (v17) Then Jesus said to him, “Get behind me, Satan! For it is written, ‘You shall worship the Lord your God, and you shall serve him only.’ ”…
  • Ephesians 1:16 (v18) don’t cease to give thanks for you, making mention of you in my prayers,
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  • Psalms 6:9 (v18) Yahweh has heard my supplication. Yahweh accepts my prayer.
  • Proverbs 18:10 (v16) Yahweh’s name is a strong tower: the righteous run to him, and are safe.
  • Psalms 56:3-4 (v16) When I am afraid, I will put my trust in you. In God, I praise his word. In God, I put my trust. I will not be afraid. What can flesh do to…
  • Revelation 12:11 (v17) They overcame him because of the Lamb’s blood, and because of the word of their testimony. They didn’t love their life, even to death.
  • Mark 13:33 (v18) Watch, keep alert, and pray; for you don’t know when the time is.
  • Luke 22:46 (v18) and said to them, “Why do you sleep? Rise and pray that you may not enter into temptation.”
  • Romans 12:12 (v18) rejoicing in hope; enduring in troubles; continuing steadfastly in prayer;
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  • Revelation 3:10 (v13) Because you kept my command to endure, I also will keep you from the hour of testing which is to come on the whole world, to test those who…
  • Luke 8:13 (v13) Those on the rock are they who, when they hear, receive the word with joy; but these have no root, who believe for a while, then fall away…
  • Philippians 1:4 (v18) always in every request of mine on behalf of you all, making my requests with joy,
  • Colossians 4:12 (v13) Epaphras, who is one of you, a servant of Christ, salutes you, always striving for you in his prayers, that you may stand perfect and…
  • 1 Kings 8:52 (v18) that your eyes may be open to the supplication of your servant, and to the supplication of your people Israel, to listen to them whenever…
  • Psalms 4:1 (v18) Answer me when I call, God of my righteousness. Give me relief from my distress. Have mercy on me, and hear my prayer.
  • Malachi 3:2 (v13) “But who can endure the day of his coming? And who will stand when he appears? For he is like a refiner’s fire, and like launderers’ soap;
  • 2 Timothy 1:3 (v18) I thank God, whom I serve as my forefathers did, with a pure conscience. How unceasing is my memory of you in my petitions, night and day
  • 1 Peter 4:7 (v18) But the end of all things is near. Therefore be of sound mind, self-controlled, and sober in prayer.
  • Revelation 1:16 (v17) He had seven stars in his right hand. Out of his mouth proceeded a sharp two-edged sword. His face was like the sun shining at its…
  • Ecclesiastes 12:1 (v13) Remember also your Creator in the days of your youth, before the evil days come, and the years draw near, when you will say, “I have no…
  • Acts 12:5 (v18) Peter therefore was kept in the prison, but constant prayer was made by the assembly to God for him.
  • Ephesians 5:6 (v13) Let no one deceive you with empty words. For because of these things, the wrath of God comes on the children of disobedience.
  • Genesis 32:24-28 (v18) Jacob was left alone, and wrestled with a man there until the breaking of the day. When he saw that he didn’t prevail against him, the man…
  • 1 Kings 8:54 (v18) It was so, that when Solomon had finished praying all this prayer and supplication to Yahweh, he arose from before Yahweh’s altar, from…
  • 1 Kings 9:3 (v18) Yahweh said to him, “I have heard your prayer and your supplication, that you have made before me. I have made this house holy, which you…
  • Matthew 15:25-28 (v18) But she came and worshiped him, saying, “Lord, help me.” But he answered, “It is not appropriate to take the children’s bread and throw it…
  • 1 Kings 8:59 (v18) Let these my words, with which I have made supplication before Yahweh, be near to Yahweh our God day and night, that he may maintain the…
  • Daniel 6:10 (v18) When Daniel knew that the writing was signed, he went into his house (now his windows were open in his room toward Jerusalem) and he…
  • 2 Corinthians 5:18-21 (v15) But all things are of God, who reconciled us to himself through Jesus Christ, and gave to us the ministry of reconciliation; namely, that…
  • Job 27:10 (v18) Will he delight himself in the Almighty, and call on God at all times?
  • Luke 11:5-8 (v18) He said to them, “Which of you, if you go to a friend at midnight, and tell him, ‘Friend, lend me three loaves of bread, for a friend of…
  • Ephesians 5:9 (v14) for the fruit of the Spirit is in all goodness and righteousness and truth,
  • Revelation 6:17 (v13) for the great day of his wrath has come; and who is able to stand?”
  • Psalms 56:10-11 (v16) In God, I will praise his word. In Yahweh, I will praise his word. I have put my trust in God. I will not be afraid. What can man do to me?
  • Isaiah 26:16 (v18) Yahweh, in trouble they have visited you. They poured out a prayer when your chastening was on them.
  • Hosea 12:4 (v18) Indeed, he struggled with the angel, and prevailed; he wept, and made supplication to him. He found him at Bethel, and there he spoke with…
  • Zechariah 12:10 (v18) I will pour on David’s house, and on the inhabitants of Jerusalem, the spirit of grace and of supplication; and they will look to me whom…
  • Matthew 4:7 (v17) Jesus said to him, “Again, it is written, ‘You shall not test the Lord, your God.’ ”
  • Acts 6:4 (v18) But we will continue steadfastly in prayer and in the ministry of the word.”
  • Acts 10:2 (v18) a devout man, and one who feared God with all his house, who gave gifts for the needy generously to the people, and always prayed to God.
  • Ephesians 6:19 (v18) on my behalf, that utterance may be given to me in opening my mouth, to make known with boldness the mystery of the Good News,
  • 2 Corinthians 4:16-18 (v16) Therefore we don’t faint, but though our outward man is decaying, yet our inward man is renewed day by day. For our light affliction, which…
  • Philemon 1:5 (v18) hearing of your love and of the faith which you have toward the Lord Jesus, and toward all the saints,
  • Esther 4:8 (v18) He also gave him the copy of the writing of the decree that was given out in Susa to destroy them, to show it to Esther, and to declare it…
  • Romans 8:15 (v18) For you didn’t receive the spirit of bondage again to fear, but you received the Spirit of adoption, by whom we cry, “Abba! Father!”
  • Hebrews 11:24-34 (v16) By faith, Moses, when he had grown up, refused to be called the son of Pharaoh’s daughter, choosing rather to share ill treatment with…
  • Amos 6:3 (v13) Those who put far away the evil day, and cause the seat of violence to come near;
  • Habakkuk 3:19 (v15) Yahweh, the Lord, is my strength. He makes my feet like deer’s feet, and enables me to go in high places. For the music director, on my…
  • Hebrews 12:5-6 (v17) You have forgotten the exhortation which reasons with you as with children, “My son, don’t take lightly the chastening of the Lord, nor…
  • 2 Corinthians 1:24 (v16) We don’t control your faith, but are fellow workers with you for your joy. For you stand firm in faith.
  • Ephesians 3:8 (v18) To me, the very least of all saints, was this grace given, to preach to the Gentiles the unsearchable riches of Christ,
  • Ephesians 3:18 (v18) may be strengthened to comprehend with all the saints what is the width and length and height and depth,
  • Hebrews 6:17-18 (v16) In this way God, being determined to show more abundantly to the heirs of the promise the immutability of his counsel, interposed with an…
  • Revelation 9:9 (v14) They had breastplates, like breastplates of iron. The sound of their wings was like the sound of chariots, or of many horses rushing to war.
  • Revelation 9:17 (v14) Thus I saw the horses in the vision, and those who sat on them, having breastplates of fiery red, hyacinth blue, and sulfur yellow; and the…
  • 1 Samuel 17:5 (v17) He had a helmet of bronze on his head, and he wore a coat of mail; and the weight of the coat was five thousand shekels of bronze.
  • Luke 3:37 (v18) the son of Methuselah, the son of Enoch, the son of Jared, the son of Mahalaleel, the son of Cainan,
  • Ephesians 2:22 (v18) in whom you also are built together for a habitation of God in the Spirit.
  • Hebrews 13:5-6 (v17) Be free from the love of money, content with such things as you have, for he has said, “I will in no way leave you, neither will I in any…
  • Galatians 4:6 (v18) And because you are children, God sent out the Spirit of his Son into your hearts, crying, “Abba, Father!”
  • Colossians 1:4 (v18) having heard of your faith in Christ Jesus and of the love which you have toward all the saints,
  • 1 Thessalonians 5:19 (v16) Don’t quench the Spirit.
  • Song of Solomon 7:1 (v15) How beautiful are your feet in sandals, prince’s daughter! Your rounded thighs are like jewels, the work of the hands of a skillful workman.
  • Luke 3:26 (v18) the son of Maath, the son of Mattathias, the son of Semein, the son of Joseph, the son of Judah,
  • Luke 15:22 (v15) “But the father said to his servants, ‘Bring out the best robe, and put it on him. Put a ring on his hand, and sandals on his feet.
  • Psalms 120:4 (v16) Sharp arrows of the mighty, with coals of juniper.

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John Calvin 1540 · Public Domain On vv13–18 13. Wherefore take unto you. Though our enemy is…

13. Wherefore take unto you. Though our enemy is so powerful, Paul does not infer that we must throw away our spears, but that we must prepare our minds for the battle. A promise of victory is, indeed, involved in the exhortation, that ye may be able. If we only put on the whole armor of God, and fight valiantly to the end, we shall certainly stand. On any other supposition, we would be discouraged by the number and variety of the contests; and therefore he adds, in the evil day. By this expression he rouses them from security, bids them prepare themselves for hard, painful, and dangerous conflicts, and, at the same time, animates them with the hope of victory; for amidst the greatest dangers they will be safe. And having done all. They are thus directed to cherish confidence through the whole course of life. There will be no danger which may not be successfully met by the power of God; nor will any who, with this assistance, fight against Satan, fail in the day of battle.

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Geneva Bible translators 1599 · Public Domain On vv13, 15, 18 See Eph. 5:16.
John Trapp 1656 · Public Domain On vv13–18 13 Wherefore take unto you the whole armour of…
Matthew Poole 1685 · Public Domain On vv13–18 In the evil day; times of temptation, and Satan’s…
William Burkitt 1703 · Public Domain On v13 Observe here, 1. How our apostle having described the…
John Gill 1763 · Public Domain On vv13–18 Wherefore take unto you the whole armour of God,....…
John Wesley 1765 · Public Domain On vv13–18 In the evil day - The war is perpetual;…
Adam Clarke 1810 · Public Domain On vv13–18 Verse 13. Wherefore] Because ye have such enemies to…
Joseph Benson 1811 · Public Domain On vv13, 15, 16, 17, 18 Eph 6:13-14. Wherefore — On this account, because the…
Albert Barnes 1834 · Public Domain On vv13–18 In the evil day - The day of temptation;…
Haydock's Catholic Bible Commentary 1859 · Public Domain On vv14–16 Your loins....with truth, both as to doctrine and a…
Robert Jamieson, A. R. Fausset & David Brown 1871 · Public Domain On vv13–18 take . . . of God--not "make," God has…
Daniel D. Whedon 1874 · Public Domain On vv13–18 13. Wherefore—In view of the supernatural powers you have…
The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges 1878 · Public Domain On vv13–18 13. take unto you] Lit., take up, even as…
Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers 1878 · Public Domain On vv13–18 (13) In the evil day.—Comp. Eph_5:15, “Because the days…
The Pulpit Commentary 1880 · Public Domain On vv14–18 Stand therefore, having girt about your loins with truth.…
The Biblical Illustrator 1887 · Public Domain On vv13–18 Wherefore take unto you the whole armour of God,…
The Expositor's Bible 1887 · Public Domain On v13 Chapter 29
B. W. Johnson 1891 · Public Domain On vv13–18 13. Wherefore, take unto you. Seeing you have such…
The Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary 1892 · Public Domain On vv13, 18 Eph_6:13. In the evil day.—Compare Eph_5:16. A day of…
Alexander MacLaren 1905 · Public Domain On vv13–18
C. I. Scofield 1917 · Public Domain On v17 (See Scofield "Rom 1:16").
Paul E. Kretzmann 1924 · Public Domain On v14 The individual pieces of the armor and their use:
unfoldingWord translationNotes 2017 · CC BY-SA 4.0 On vv14, 17 Stand, therefore
Tyndale Open Study Notes 2022 · CC BY-SA 4.0 On vv13–18 6:13 God’s armor gives believers the ability to resist…
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