Ephesians 6 KJV
King James Version, Holy Bible
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;
Ephesians Chapter 6 (New Testament)
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.
Ephesians Chapter 6 (New Testament)
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.
| Greek Word + Transliteration | Verse + Snippet | Meaning | Scholarly Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| παροργίζω — parorgizō | Verse 4 — “…provoke not your children to wrath…” | “Provoke,” irritate. | Parorgizō (“to provoke”) means incite to anger (“provoke”). Paul instructs gentle leadership. The term promotes nurturing discipline. — Thayer, Greek-English Lexicon (1889) |
| πανοπλία — panoplia | Verse 11 — “…put on the whole armor of God…” | “Full armor,” complete equipment. | Panoplia (“full armor”) stresses comprehensive protection (“armor”). The believer requires divine resources. The term sets up spiritual warfare imagery. — Richard Trench, Synonyms (1896) |
| πάλη — palē | Verse 12 — “…we wrestle not against flesh and blood…” | “Wrestling,” struggle. | Palē (“wrestling”) expresses close-combat struggle (“wrestle”). Spiritual warfare is intimate and personal. The term highlights vigilance. — Philip Schaff, Church History (1890) |
| κοσμοκράτορες — kosmokratores | Verse 12 — “…rulers of the darkness…” | “World-rulers,” cosmic powers. | Kosmokratores (“world-rulers”) signifies demonic authority (“cosmic powers”). Paul unmasks spiritual hierarchy. The term deepens awareness of unseen conflict. — James Hastings, Dictionary of the Bible (1898) |
| μεθοδεία — methodeia | Verse 11 — “…wiles of the devil…” | “Scheming,” craftiness. | Methodeia (“scheme”) signals strategic deceit (“wiles”). Satan employs calculated tactics. The term demands spiritual alertness. — Franz Delitzsch, Commentary (1884) |
| θυρεός — thyreos | Verse 16 — “…the shield of faith…” | “Shield,” large shield. | Thyreos (“shield”) denotes protective barrier (“shield”). Faith intercepts spiritual assault. The term evokes Roman military defense. — Joseph Thayer, Lexicon (1889) |
| περικεφαλαία — perikephalaia | Verse 17 — “…helmet of salvation…” | “Helmet,” head covering. | Perikephalaia (“helmet”) symbolizes mental protection (“helmet”). Salvation safeguards the mind. The term emphasizes security in Christ. — Richard Trench, Synonyms (1896) |
| ῥῆμα — rhēma | Verse 17 — “…sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God…” | “Spoken word,” utterance. | Rhēma (“spoken word”) indicates applied Scripture (“word/utterance”). The Spirit wields Scripture in battle. The term reinforces active proclamation. — B. F. Westcott, Revelation of the Risen Lord (1898) |
| ἀγρυπνία — agrypnia | Verse 18 — “…watching thereunto…” | “Wakefulness,” vigilance. | Agrypnia (“wakefulness”) conveys alert prayer (“watching”). The believer maintains spiritual readiness. The term highlights perseverance. — Philip Schaff, Commentary on Ephesians (1882) |
| παρρησία — parrēsia | Verse 19 — “…that I may open my mouth boldly…” | “Boldness,” confident speech. | Parrēsia (“boldness”) marks fearless proclamation (“boldness”). The gospel demands courage. The term expresses Spirit-filled witness. — Joseph Henry Thayer, Greek-English Lexicon (1889) |
Ephesians Chapter 6
Verse: "Finally, be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power. Put on the full armor of God, so that you can take your stand against the devil’s schemes." - Ephesians 6:10-11
Lesson: This verse reminds us of the spiritual battle we face as believers and the importance of being strong in the Lord and putting on the full armor of God.
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Conclusion: By putting on the armor of God, we are equipped to stand firm against the attacks of the enemy and to live boldly for Christ. We must recognize that our battle is not against flesh and blood, but against spiritual forces of evil. With the armor of God, we can stand firm and overcome.s
Prayer Points:
l Ask God to strengthen us in the face of spiritual battles
l Pray for the wisdom to recognize the schemes of the enemy
l Ask God to help us put on the full armor of God daily
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