Ephesians 6:16

Ephesians 6:16 in other versions

• King James Version (KJV)Above all, taking the shield of faith, wherewith ye shall be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked.
• New International Version (NIV)In addition to all this, take up the shield of faith, with which you can extinguish all the flaming arrows of the evil one.
• English Standard Version (ESV)In all circumstances take up the shield of faith, with which you can extinguish all the flaming darts of the evil one;
• New King James Version (NKJV)above all, taking the shield of faith with which you will be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked one.

Context of Ephesians 6:16

14Stand firm then, with the belt of truth buckled around your waist, with the breastplate of righteousness arrayed, 15and with your feet fitted with the readiness of the gospel of peace. In addition to all this, take up the shield of faith, with which you can extinguish all the flaming arrows of the evil one. 17And take the helmet of salvation and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God. 18Pray in the Spirit at all times, with every kind of prayer and petition. To this end, stay alert with all perseverance in your prayers for all the saints.

Ephesians 6:16 word by word

ἐν πᾶσιν ἀναλαβόντες τὸν θυρεὸν τῆς πίστεως ἐν ᾧ δυνήσεσθε πάντα τὰ βέλη τοῦ πονηροῦ τὰ πεπυρωμένα σβέσαι·Read the interlinear

• In addition toἐνen · in/on/amongG1722
• allπᾶςpas · allG3956
• take upἀναλαμβάνωanalambanō · to take upG353
• theὁho hē to · the/this/whoG3588
• shieldθυρεόςthureos · long shieldG2375
• of faithπίστιςpistis · faithG4102
• whichὅςhos hē ho · whichG3739
• you canδύναμαιdunamai · be ableG1410
• extinguishσβέννυμιsbennumi · to extinguishG4570
• flamingπυρόωpuroō · to burnG4448
• arrowsβέλοςbelos · arrowG956
• evil oneπονηρόςponēros · evil/badG4190

Cross-references for Ephesians 6:16

• Genesis 15:1After these events, the word of the LORD came to Abram in a vision: “Do not be afraid, Abram. I am your shield, your very great reward.”
• Psalms 56:3When I am afraid, I put my trust in You.
• Proverbs 18:10The name of the LORD is a strong tower; the righteous run to it and are safe.
• 2 Corinthians 1:24Not that we lord it over your faith, but we are fellow workers with you for your joy, because it is by faith that you stand firm.
• 2 Corinthians 4:16Therefore we do not lose heart. Though our outer self is wasting away, yet our inner self is being renewed day by day.
• Hebrews 6:17So when God wanted to make the unchanging nature of His purpose very clear to the heirs of the promise, He guaranteed it with an oath.
• Hebrews 11:24By faith Moses, when he was grown, refused to be called the son of Pharaoh’s daughter.
• 1 Peter 5:8Be sober-minded and alert. Your adversary the devil prowls around like a roaring lion, seeking someone to devour.
• 1 John 5:4because everyone born of God overcomes the world. And this is the victory that has overcome the world: our faith.
• 1 Thessalonians 5:19Do not extinguish the Spirit.

Commentaries on Ephesians 6:16

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 16Above all, ( , over all the rest of the armor), taking the shield of faith - In the word , thureos, the apostle alludes to the great oblong shield, or scutum, which covers the whole body. See its description before. And as faith is the grace by which all others are preserved and rendered active, so it is properly represented here under the notion of a shield, by which the whole body is covered and protected. Faith, in this place, must mean that evidence…Read the comment
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 16Above all - ̓ ͂ . Not “above all” in point of importance or value, but “over” all, as a soldier holds his shield to defend himself. It constitutes a protection over every part of his body, as it can be turned in every direction. The idea is, that as the shield covered or protected the other parts of the armor, so faith had a similar importance in the Christian virtues. The shield - note, Isaiah 21:9. The shield was usually made of light wood. or a rim of…Read the comment
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary · v. 10-18Verses 10-18 Spiritual strength and courage are needed for our spiritual warfare and suffering. Those who would prove themselves to have true grace, must aim at all grace; and put on the whole armour of God, which he prepares and bestows. The Christian armour is made to be worn; and there is no putting off our armour till we have done our warfare, and finished our course. The combat is not against human enemies, nor against our own corrupt nature only; we…Read the comment
• Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 16the shield of faith: Faith means trusting Christ as Savior or trusting God to meet needs during difficult times. Like a shield that protects a soldier from arrows, faith protects believers from fear, doubt, and the lies of the devil. all the flaming arrows: Paul uses a strong picture to describe how temptation to sin can come suddenly and powerfully (compare Matthew 6:13; 26:41; 1 Corinthians 10:13; James 1:12–15). In battle, arrows were sometimes dipped…Read the comment
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 1616. Above all--rather, "Over all"; so as to cover all that has been put on before. Three integuments are specified, the breastplate, girdle, and shoes; two defenses, the helmet and shield; and two offensive weapons, the sword and the spear (prayer). Alford translates, "Besides all," as the Greek is translated, Lu 3:20. But if it meant this, it would have come last in the list (compare Col 3:14). shield--the large oblong oval door-like shield of the…Read the comment

Topics related to Ephesians 6:16

• Armor
• Commandments
• Dart
• Faith
• Satan
• Soldiers
• Temptation
• War
• Zeal, Religious

In the dictionaries

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Commentaries on Ephesians 6

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
• Tyndale Open Study Notes
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
• Calvin’s Commentaries
• John Wesley’s Notes
• Illustrated New Testament
• Burkitt’s Expository Notes
• Darby Translation Notes
• Family Bible Notes
• Geneva Bible Translation Notes
• Kingcomments
• Luther’s Commentary on Selected Bible Passages
• Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
• Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
• The People’s New Testament
• Robertson’s Word Pictures
• Scofield Reference Notes, 1917 Edition
• Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
• EGW Writings