Ephesians 6:13

Ephesians 6:13 in other versions

• King James Version (KJV)Wherefore take unto you the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand.
• New International Version (NIV)Therefore put on the full armor of God, so that when the day of evil comes, you may be able to stand your ground, and after you have done everything, to stand.
• English Standard Version (ESV)Therefore take up the whole armor of God, that you may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand firm.
• New King James Version (NKJV)Therefore take up the whole armor of God, that you may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand.

Context of Ephesians 6:13

11Clothe 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. For 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. 14Stand firm therefore, by fastening the belt of truth around your waist, by putting on the breastplate of righteousness, 15by fitting your feet with the preparation that comes from the good news of peace,

Ephesians 6:13 word by word

διὰ τοῦτο ἀναλάβετε τὴν πανοπλίαν τοῦ θεοῦ, ἵνα δυνηθῆτε ἀντιστῆναι ἐν τῇ ἡμέρᾳ τῇ πονηρᾷ καὶ ἅπαντα κατεργασάμενοι στῆναι.¶Read the interlinear

Words taken from the KJV.

• ·ὁho hē to · the/this/whoG3588
• Whereforeδιάdia · through/because ofG1223
• ·οὗτοςhoutos houtoi hautē hautai · this/he/she/itG3778
• take unto youἀναλαμβάνωanalambanō · to take upG353
• the whole armourπανοπλίαpanoplia · complete armorG3833
• of Godθεόςtheos · GodG2316
• thatἵναhina · in order that/toG2443
• ye may be ableδύναμαιdunamai · be ableG1410
• to withstandἀνθίστημιanthistēmi · to opposeG436
• inἐνen · in/on/amongG1722
• the evilπονηρόςponēros · evil/badG4190
• dayἡμέραhēmera · dayG2250
• andκαίkai · andG2532
• having doneκατεργάζομαιkatergazomai · to workout/produceG2716
• allἅπαςhapas · allG537
• to standἵστημιhistēmi · to standG2476

Cross-references for Ephesians 6:13

• Ephesians 6:11Clothe yourselves with the full armor of God so that you may be able to stand against the schemes of the devil.
• 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
• Ephesians 5:6Let nobody deceive you with empty words, for because of these things God’s wrath comes on the sons of disobedience.
• Ecclesiastes 12:1So remember your Creator in the days of your youth – before the difficult days come, and the years draw near when you will say, “I have no pleasure in them”;
• Amos 6:3You refuse to believe a day of disaster will come, but you establish a reign of violence.
• Luke 8:13Those on the rock are the ones who receive the word with joy when they hear it, but they have no root. They believe for a while, but in a time of testing fall away.
• Revelation 3:10Because you have kept my admonition to endure steadfastly, I will also keep you from the hour of testing that is about to come on the whole world to test those who live on the earth.
• Malachi 3:2Who can endure the day of his coming? Who can keep standing when he appears? For he will be like a refiner’s fire, like a launderer’s soap.
• Luke 21:36But stay alert at all times, praying that you may have strength to escape all these things that must happen, and to stand before the Son of Man.”
• Colossians 4:12Epaphras, who is one of you and a slave of Christ, greets you. He is always struggling in prayer on your behalf, so that you may stand mature and fully assured in all the will of God.
• Revelation 6:17because the great day of their wrath has come, and who is able to withstand it?”

Commentaries on Ephesians 6:13

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 13Wherefore - Because ye have such enemies to contend with, take unto you - assume, as provided and prepared for you, the whole armor of God; which armor if you put on and use, you shall be both invulnerable and immortal. The ancient heroes are fabled to have had armor sent to them by the gods; and even the great armor-maker, Vulcan, was reputed to be a god himself. This was fable: What Paul speaks of is reality. See before on Ephesians 6:11; (note). That…Read the comment
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 13In the evil day - The day of temptation; the day when you are violently assaulted. And having done all, to stand - Margin, “or overcome.” The Greek word means, to work out, effect, or produce; and then to work up, to make an end of, to vanquish. Robinson, Lexicon. The idea seems to be, that they were to overcome or vanquish all their foes, and thus to stand firm. The whole language here is taken from war; and the idea is, that every foe was to be subdued…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. 13God's armor helps believers resist the devil's attacks during times when evil seems strong, allowing them to stand firm.Read the comment
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 1313. take ... of God--not "make," God has done that: you have only to "take up" and put it on. The Ephesians were familiar with the idea of the gods giving armor to mythical heroes: thus Paul's allusion would be appropriate. the evil day--the day of Satan's special assaults (Ep 6:12, 16) in life and at the dying hour (compare Re 3:10). We must have our armor always on, to be ready against the evil day which may come at any moment, the war being perpetual…Read the comment

Topics related to Ephesians 6:13

• Armor
• Commandments
• Decision
• Perseverance
• Satan
• Soldiers
• Temptation
• War

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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