Ephesians 6:10

Ephesians 6:10 in other versions

• King James Version (KJV)Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord, and in the power of his might.
• New International Version (NIV)Finally, be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power.
• English Standard Version (ESV)Finally, be strong in the Lord and in the strength of his might.
• New King James Version (NKJV)Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord and in the power of His might.

Context of Ephesians 6:10

8knowing that whatever good each one does, slave or free, he will receive this back from the Lord. 9And masters, treat your slaves the same way, without threatening them, because you know that both their Master and yours is in heaven, and there is no favoritism with him. Finally, be strengthened by the Lord and by his vast strength. 11Put on the full armor of God so that you can stand against the schemes of the devil. 12For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the cosmic powers of this darkness, against evil, spiritual forces in the heavens.

Ephesians 6:10 word by word

Τοῦ λοιποῦ ἐνδυναμοῦσθε ἐν κυρίῳ καὶ ἐν τῷ κράτει τῆς ἰσχύος αὐτοῦ.Read the interlinear

Words taken from the KJV.

• ·ὁho hē to · the/this/whoG3588
• Finallyλοιπόνloipon · henceforthG3063
• myἐγώegō · I/weG1473
• brethrenἀδελφόςadelphos · brotherG80
• be strongἐνδυναμόωendunamoō · to strengthenG1743
• inἐνen · in/on/amongG1722
• the Lordκύριοςkurios · lord: GodG2962
• andκαίkai · andG2532
• the powerκράτοςkratos · powerG2904
• of hisαὐτόςautos · it/s/heG846
• mightἰσχύςischus · strengthG2479

Cross-references for Ephesians 6:10

• 2 Corinthians 13:11Finally, brothers and sisters, rejoice. Become mature, be encouraged, be of the same mind, be at peace, and the God of love and peace will be with you.
• Philippians 3:1In addition, my brothers and sisters, rejoice in the Lord. To write to you again about this is no trouble for me and is a safeguard for you.
• Philippians 4:8Finally brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is commendable — if there is any moral excellence and if there is anything praiseworthy — dwell on these things.
• 1 Peter 3:8Finally, all of you be like-minded and sympathetic, love one another, and be compassionate and humble,
• Ephesians 1:19and what is the immeasurable greatness of his power toward us who believe, according to the mighty working of his strength.
• Ephesians 3:16I pray that he may grant you, according to the riches of his glory, to be strengthened with power in your inner being through his Spirit,
• Deuteronomy 20:3He is to say to them, ‘Listen, Israel: Today you are about to engage in battle with your enemies. Do not be cowardly. Do not be afraid, alarmed, or terrified because of them.
• Deuteronomy 31:23The Lord commissioned Joshua son of Nun, “Be strong and courageous, for you will bring the Israelites into the land I swore to them, and I will be with you.”
• Joshua 1:6“Be strong and courageous, for you will distribute the land I swore to their ancestors to give them as an inheritance.
• 1 Samuel 23:16Then Saul’s son Jonathan came to David in Horesh and encouraged him in his faith in God,
• 1 Chronicles 28:10Realize now that the Lord has chosen you to build a house for the sanctuary. Be strong, and do it.”
• 2 Chronicles 15:7But as for you, be strong; don’t give up, for your work has a reward.”
• Psalms 138:3On the day I called, you answered me; you increased strength within me.
• Isaiah 35:3Strengthen the weak hands, steady the shaking knees!
• Isaiah 40:28Do you not know? Have you not heard? The Lord is the everlasting God, the Creator of the whole earth. He never becomes faint or weary; there is no limit to his understanding.
• Haggai 2:4Even so, be strong, Zerubbabel — this is the Lord’s declaration. Be strong, Joshua son of Jehozadak, high priest. Be strong, all you people of the land — this is the Lord’s declaration. Work! For I am with you — the declaration of the Lord of Armies.

Commentaries on Ephesians 6:10

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 10Finally - Having laid before you, your great and high calling, and all the doctrines and precepts of the Gospel, it is necessary that I should show you the enemies that will oppose you, and the strength which is requisite to enable you to repel them. Be strong in the Lord - You must have strength, and strength of a spiritual kind, and such strength too as the Lord himself can furnish; and you must have this strength through an indwelling God, the power of…Read the comment
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 10Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord - Paul had now stated to the Ephesians the duties which they were to perform. He had considered the various relations of life which they sustained, and the obligations resulting from them. He was not unaware that in the discharge of their duties they would need strength from above. He knew that they had great and mighty foes, and that to meet them, they needed to be clothed in the panoply of the Christian…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. 10-20Paul's final message reminds believers about the devil's opposition. Paul urges believers to protect themselves with all of God's armor.Read the comment
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 1010. my brethren--Some of the oldest manuscripts omit these words. Some with Vulgate retain them. The phrase occurs nowhere else in the Epistle (see, however, Ep 6:23); if genuine, it is appropriate here in the close of the Epistle, where he is urging his fellow soldiers to the good fight in the Christian armor. Most of the oldest manuscripts for "finally," read, "henceforward," or "from henceforth" (Ga 6:17). be strong--Greek, "be strengthened." in the…Read the comment

Topics related to Ephesians 6:10

• Commandments
• Grace of God
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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