English Standard Version
Ephesians 6:10
10Finally, be strong in the Lord and in the strength of his might.
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.
- New King James Version (NKJV)Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord and in the power of His might.
- New Living Translation (NLT)A final word: Be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power.
Context of Ephesians 6:10
8knowing that whatever good anyone does, this he will receive back from the Lord, whether he is a bondservant or is free. 9Masters, do the same to them, and stop your threatening, knowing that he who is both their Master and yours is in heaven, and that there is no partiality with him. Finally, be strong in the Lord and in the strength of his might. 11Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the schemes of the devil. 12For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the cosmic powers over this present darkness, against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly places.
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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, rejoice. Aim for restoration, comfort one another, agree with one another, live in peace; and the God of love and peace will be with you.
- Philippians 3:1Finally, my brothers, rejoice in the Lord. To write the same things to you is no trouble to me and is safe for you.
- Philippians 4:8Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is commendable, if there is any excellence, if there is anything worthy of praise, think about these things.
- 1 Peter 3:8Finally, all of you, have unity of mind, sympathy, brotherly love, a tender heart, and a humble mind.
- Ephesians 1:19and what is the immeasurable greatness of his power toward us who believe, according to the working of his great might
- Ephesians 3:16that according to the riches of his glory he may grant you to be strengthened with power through his Spirit in your inner being,
- Deuteronomy 20:3and shall say to them, 'Hear, O Israel, today you are drawing near for battle against your enemies: let not your heart faint. Do not fear or panic or be in dread of them,
- Deuteronomy 31:23And the Lord commissioned Joshua the son of Nun and said, "Be strong and courageous, for you shall bring the people of Israel into the land that I swore to give them. I will be with you."
- Joshua 1:6Be strong and courageous, for you shall cause this people to inherit the land that I swore to their fathers to give them.
- 1 Samuel 23:16And Jonathan, Saul's son, rose and went to David at Horesh, and strengthened his hand in God.
- 1 Chronicles 28:10Be careful now, for the Lord has chosen you to build a house for the sanctuary; be strong and do it."
- 2 Chronicles 15:7But you, take courage! Do not let your hands be weak, for your work shall be rewarded."
- Psalms 138:3On the day I called, you answered me; my strength of soul you increased.
- Isaiah 35:3Strengthen the weak hands, and make firm the feeble knees.
- Isaiah 40:28Have you not known? Have you not heard? The Lord is the everlasting God, the Creator of the ends of the earth. He does not faint or grow weary; his understanding is unsearchable.
- Haggai 2:4Yet now be strong, O Zerubbabel, declares the Lord. Be strong, O Joshua, son of Jehozadak, the high priest. Be strong, all you people of the land, declares the Lord. Work, for I am with you, declares the Lord of hosts,
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
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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
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