Ephesians 6:14

Ephesians 6:14 in other versions

• King James Version (KJV)Stand therefore, having your loins girt about with truth, and having on the breastplate of righteousness;
• New International Version (NIV)Stand firm then, with the belt of truth buckled around your waist, with the breastplate of righteousness in place,
• English Standard Version (ESV)Stand therefore, having fastened on the belt of truth, and having put on the breastplate of righteousness,
• New King James Version (NKJV)Stand therefore, having girded your waist with truth, having put on the breastplate of righteousness,

Context of Ephesians 6:14

12This is not a wrestling match against a human opponent. We are wrestling with rulers, authorities, the powers who govern this world of darkness, and spiritual forces that control evil in the heavenly world. 13For this reason, take up all the armor that God supplies. Then you will be able to take a stand during these evil days. Once you have overcome all obstacles, you will be able to stand your ground. So then, take your stand! Fasten truth around your waist like a belt. Put on God’s approval as your breastplate. 15Put on your shoes so that you are ready to spread the Good News that gives peace. 16In addition to all these, take the Christian faith as your shield. With it you can put out all the flaming arrows of the evil one.

Ephesians 6:14 word by word

στῆτε οὖν περιζωσάμενοι τὴν ὀσφὺν ὑμῶν ἐν ἀληθείᾳ καὶ ἐνδυσάμενοι τὸν θώρακα τῆς δικαιοσύνηςRead the interlinear

Words taken from the KJV.

• Standἵστημιhistēmi · to standG2476
• thereforeοὖνoun · therefore/thenG3767
• havingπεριζώννυμιperizōnnumi · to girdG4024
• yourσύsu · youG4771
• loinsὁho hē to · the/this/whoG3588
• loinsὀσφῦςosphus · loinsG3751
• withἐνen · in/on/amongG1722
• truthἀλήθειαalētheia · truthG225
• andκαίkai · andG2532
• having onἐνδύωenduō · to put onG1746
• the breastplateθώραξthōrax · breastplateG2382
• of righteousnessδικαιοσύνηdikaiosunē · righteousnessG1343

Cross-references for Ephesians 6:14

• Ephesians 5:9Light produces everything that is good, that has God’s approval, and that is true.
• Isaiah 11:5Justice will be the belt around his waist. Faithfulness will be the belt around his hips.
• Luke 12:35“Be ready for action, and have your lamps burning.
• 2 Corinthians 6:7truthfulness, and the presence of God’s power. We demonstrate that we are God’s servants
• 1 Peter 1:13Therefore, your minds must be clear and ready for action. Place your confidence completely in what God’s kindness will bring you when Jesus Christ appears again.
• Isaiah 59:17He puts on righteousness like a coat of armor and a helmet of salvation on his head. He wears clothes of vengeance. He wraps himself with fury as a coat.
• 1 Thessalonians 5:8Since we belong to the day, we must be sober. We must put on faith and love as a breastplate and the hope of salvation as a helmet.
• Revelation 9:9They had breastplates like iron. The noise from their wings was like the roar of chariots with many horses rushing into battle.

Commentaries on Ephesians 6:14

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 14Stand therefore - Prepare yourselves for combat, having your loins girt about with truth. He had told them before to take the whole armor of God, Ephesians 6:13, and to put on this whole armor. Having got all the pieces of it together, and the defensive parts put on, they were then to gird them close to their bodies with the or girdle, and instead of a fine ornamented belt, such as the ancient warriors used, they were to have truth. The Gospel of Jesus…Read the comment
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 14Stand therefore - Resist every attack - as a soldier does in battle. In what way they were to do this, and how they were to be armed, the apostle proceeds to specify; and in doing it, gives a description of the ancient armor of a soldier. Having your loins girt about - The “girdle, or sash,” was always with the ancients an important part of their dress, in war as well as in peace. They wore loose, flowing robes; and it became necessary to gird them up…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. 14the breastplate of righteousness: A breastplate is a piece of armor that covers the chest to protect the heart and other vital organs during battle. In the Bible, Paul uses this image to show how righteousness—being right with God and living in a right way—protects a believer’s heart and life from the attacks of the devil. This righteousness is either: the righteousness God gives to those who believe in Christ, or the righteous way of life that the Spirit…Read the comment
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 1414. Stand--The repetition in Ep 6:11, 14, shows that standing, that is, maintaining our ground, not yielding or fleeing, is the grand aim of the Christian soldier. Translate as Greek, "Having girt about your loins with truth," that is, with truthfulness, sincerity, a good conscience (2Co 1:12; 1Ti 1:5, 18; 3:9). Truth is the band that girds up and keeps together the flowing robes, so as that the Christian soldier may be unencumbered for action. So the…Read the comment

Topics related to Ephesians 6:14

• Armor
• Breastplate
• Commandments
• Girdle
• Justification
• Satan
• Soldiers
• Temptation
• Truth
• War
• Zeal, Religious

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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