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

14So 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. In 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. 17Also take salvation as your helmet and God’s word as the sword that the Spirit supplies. 18Pray in the Spirit in every situation. Use every kind of prayer and request there is. For the same reason be alert. Use every kind of effort and make every kind of request for all of God’s people.

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

Words taken from the KJV.

• ·ὁho hē to · the/this/whoG3588
• Aboveἐπίepi · upon/to/againstG1909
• allπᾶςpas · allG3956
• takingἀναλαμβάνωanalambanō · to take upG353
• the shieldθυρεόςthureos · long shieldG2375
• of faithπίστιςpistis · faithG4102
• wherewithἐνen · in/on/amongG1722
• ·ὅςhos hē ho · whichG3739
• ye shall be ableδύναμαιdunamai · be ableG1410
• to quenchσβέννυμιsbennumi · to extinguishG4570
• the fieryπυρόωpuroō · to burnG4448
• dartsβέλοςbelos · arrowG956
• of the wickedπονηρόςponēros · evil/badG4190

Cross-references for Ephesians 6:16

• Genesis 15:1Later the Lord spoke his word to Abram in a vision. He said, “Abram, don’t be afraid. I am your shield. Your reward will be very great.”
• Psalms 56:3Even when I am afraid, I still trust you.
• Proverbs 18:10The name of the Lord is a strong tower. A righteous person runs to it and is safe.
• 2 Corinthians 1:24It isn’t that we want to have control over your Christian faith. Rather, we want to work with you so that you will be happy. Certainly, you are firmly established in the Christian faith.
• 2 Corinthians 4:16That is why we are not discouraged. Though outwardly we are wearing out, inwardly we are renewed day by day.
• Hebrews 6:17God wouldn’t change his plan. He wanted to make this perfectly clear to those who would receive his promise, so he took an oath.
• Hebrews 11:24When Moses grew up, faith led him to refuse to be known as a son of Pharaoh’s daughter.
• 1 Peter 5:8Keep your mind clear, and be alert. Your opponent the devil is prowling around like a roaring lion as he looks for someone to devour.
• 1 John 5:4because everyone who has been born from God has won the victory over the world. Our faith is what wins the victory over the world.
• 1 Thessalonians 5:19Don’t put out the Spirit’s fire.

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

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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