Ephesians, 6

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Paul exhorts the Ephesians to put on the armor of God and to stand firm against spiritual forces of evil. He reminds them of the importance of prayer and perseverance.

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The Armor of God

1 Children, obey your parents in the Lord: for this is right.

2 Honour thy father and mother; (which is the first commandment with promise;)

3 That it may be well with thee, and thou mayest live long on the earth.

4 And, ye fathers, provoke not your children to wrath: but bring them up in the nurture and admonition of the Lord.

5 Servants, be obedient to them that are your masters according to the flesh, with fear and trembling, in singleness of your heart, as unto Christ;

6 Not with eyeservice, as menpleasers; but as the servants of Christ, doing the will of God from the heart;

7 With good will doing service, as to the Lord, and not to men:

8 Knowing that whatsoever good thing any man doeth, the same shall he receive of the Lord, whether he be bond or free.

9 And, ye masters, do the same things unto them, forbearing threatening: knowing that your Master also is in heaven; neither is there respect of persons with him.

10 Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord, and in the power of his might.

11 Put on the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil.

12 For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places.

13 Wherefore take unto you the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand.

14 Stand therefore, having your loins girt about with truth, and having on the breastplate of righteousness;

15 And your feet shod with the preparation of the gospel of peace;

16 Above all, taking the shield of faith, wherewith ye shall be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked.

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

18 Praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, and watching thereunto with all perseverance and supplication for all saints;

19 And for me, that utterance may be given unto me, that I may open my mouth boldly, to make known the mystery of the gospel,

20 For which I am an ambassador in bonds: that therein I may speak boldly, as I ought to speak.

21 But that ye also may know my affairs, and how I do, Tychicus, a beloved brother and faithful minister in the Lord, shall make known to you all things:

22 Whom I have sent unto you for the same purpose, that ye might know our affairs, and that he might comfort your hearts.

23 Peace be to the brethren, and love with faith, from God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.

24 Grace be with all them that love our Lord Jesus Christ in sincerity. Amen.

Commentary

Ephesians 6 is a powerful chapter that speaks to the importance of spiritual warfare and the need to be prepared for it. Paul begins by reminding the Ephesians of their duty to obey their masters, whether they are believers or not. He then goes on to explain that the battle they are fighting is not against flesh and blood, but against spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms. He encourages them to put on the full armor of God so that they can stand firm against the schemes of the devil. He also reminds them to pray in the Spirit and to be alert and persistent in their prayers. Paul then goes on to explain the importance of living in unity with one another. He encourages them to be humble and gentle, bearing with one another in love. He also reminds them to put on the new self, which is created in righteousness and holiness. Finally, Paul encourages the Ephesians to be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power. He reminds them that God is able to do far more than they can ask or imagine. He concludes by blessing them with peace and grace. Ephesians 6 is a powerful reminder of the importance of spiritual warfare and the need to be prepared for it. It also speaks to the importance of living in unity with one another and putting on the new self. It is a reminder that God is able to do far more than we can ask or imagine, and that we should be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power.