Ephesians 6:11

Ephesians 6:11 in other versions

• King James Version (KJV)Put on the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil.
• New International Version (NIV)Put on the full armor of God, so that you can take your stand against the devil’s schemes.
• English Standard Version (ESV)Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the schemes of the devil.
• New King James Version (NKJV)Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil.

Context of Ephesians 6:11

9Masters, treat your slaves the same way, giving up the use of threats, because you know that both you and they have the same master in heaven, and there is no favoritism with him. 10Finally, be strengthened in the Lord and in the strength of his power. Clothe yourselves with the full armor of God so that you may be able to stand against the schemes of the devil. 12For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the powers, against the world rulers of this darkness, against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavens. 13For this reason, take up the full armor of God so that you may be able to stand your ground on the evil day, and having done everything, to stand.

Ephesians 6:11 word by word

ἐνδύσασθε τὴν πανοπλίαν τοῦ θεοῦ πρὸς τὸ δύνασθαι ὑμᾶς στῆναι πρὸς τὰς μεθοδείας τοῦ διαβόλου·Read the interlinear

Words taken from the KJV.

• ·ὁho hē to · the/this/whoG3588
• Put onἐνδύωenduō · to put onG1746
• the whole armourπανοπλίαpanoplia · complete armorG3833
• of Godθεόςtheos · GodG2316
• ·πρόςpros · to/withG4314
• yeσύsu · youG4771
• may be ableδύναμαιdunamai · be ableG1410
• to standἵστημιhistēmi · to standG2476
• the wilesμεθοδείαmethodeia · schemeG3180
• of the devilδιάβολοςdiabolos · devilish/the DevilG1228

Cross-references for Ephesians 6:11

• Ephesians 4:24and to put on the new man who has been created in God’s image – in righteousness and holiness that comes from truth.
• Romans 13:14Instead, put on the Lord Jesus Christ, and make no provision for the flesh to arouse its desires.
• Colossians 3:10and have been clothed with the new man that is being renewed in knowledge according to the image of the one who created it.
• Ephesians 6:13For this reason, take up the full armor of God so that you may be able to stand your ground on the evil day, and having done everything, to stand.
• Romans 13:12The night has advanced toward dawn; the day is near. So then we must lay aside the works of darkness, and put on the weapons of light.
• 2 Corinthians 6:7by truthful teaching, by the power of God, with weapons of righteousness both for the right hand and for the left,
• 2 Corinthians 10:4for the weapons of our warfare are not human weapons, but are made powerful by God for tearing down strongholds. We tear down arguments
• 1 Thessalonians 5:8But since we are of the day, we must stay sober by putting on the breastplate of faith and love and as a helmet our hope for salvation.
• Luke 14:29Otherwise, when he has laid a foundation and is not able to finish the tower, all who see it will begin to make fun of him.
• 1 Corinthians 10:13No trial has overtaken you that is not faced by others. And God is faithful: He will not let you be tried beyond what you are able to bear, but with the trial will also provide a way out so that you may be able to endure it.
• Hebrews 7:25So he is able to save completely those who come to God through him, because he always lives to intercede for them.
• Jude 1:24Now to the one who is able to keep you from falling, and to cause you to stand, rejoicing, without blemish before his glorious presence,
• Ephesians 4:14So we are no longer to be children, tossed back and forth by waves and carried about by every wind of teaching by the trickery of people who craftily carry out their deceitful schemes.
• Mark 13:22For false messiahs and false prophets will appear and perform signs and wonders to deceive, if possible, the elect.
• 2 Corinthians 2:11so that we may not be exploited by Satan (for we are not ignorant of his schemes).
• 2 Corinthians 4:4among whom the god of this age has blinded the minds of those who do not believe so they would not see the light of the glorious gospel of Christ, who is the image of God.

Commentaries on Ephesians 6:11

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 11Put on the whole armor of God - . The apostle considers every Christian as having a warfare to maintain against numerous, powerful, and subtle foes; and that therefore they would need much strength, much courage, complete armor, and skill to use it. The panoply which is mentioned here refers to the armor of the heavy troops among the Greeks; those who were to sustain the rudest attacks, who were to sap the foundations of walls, storm cities, etc. Their…Read the comment
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 11Put on the whole armor of God - The whole description here is derived from the weapons of an ancient soldier. The various parts of those weapons - constituting the “whole panoply” - are specified in Ephesians 6:14-17. The word rendered “whole armor” ́ panoplian“panoply”), means “complete armor,” offensive and defensive; see Luke 11:22; Romans 13:12 note; 2 Corinthians 6:7 note. “The armor of God” is not that which God wears, but that which he has provided…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. 11Put on the full armor of God: See Romans 13:12; 2 Corinthians 10:4–5. Only with the Lord's protection can a believer resist all of the devil's plans (compare 1 Peter 5:8–9).Read the comment
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 1111. the whole armour--the armor of light (Ro 13:12); on the right hand and left (2Co 6:7). The panoply offensive and defensive. An image readily suggested by the Roman armory, Paul being now in Rome. Repeated emphatically, Ep 6:13. In Ro 13:14 it is, "Put ye on the Lord Jesus Christ"; in putting on Him, and the new man in Him, we put on "the whole armor of God." No opening at the head, the feet, the heart, the belly, the eye, the ear, or the tongue, is to…Read the comment

Topics related to Ephesians 6:11

• Armor
• Commandments
• Satan
• Soldiers
• Temptation
• War

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• Ephesians, Epistle to the

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