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

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, and in all of this, by taking up the shield of faith with which you can extinguish all the flaming arrows of the evil one. 17And take the helmet of salvation and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God. 18With every prayer and petition, pray at all times in the Spirit, and to this end be alert, with all perseverance and requests for all the saints.

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 15:1After these things the word of the Lord came to Abram in a vision: “Fear not, Abram! I am your shield and the one who will reward you in great abundance.”
• Psalms 56:3When I am afraid, I trust in you.
• Proverbs 18:10The name of the Lord is like a strong tower; the righteous person runs to it and is set safely on high.
• 2 Corinthians 1:24I do not mean that we rule over your faith, but we are workers with you for your joy, because by faith you stand firm.
• 2 Corinthians 4:16Therefore we do not despair, but even if our physical body is wearing away, our inner person is being renewed day by day.
• Hebrews 6:17In the same way God wanted to demonstrate more clearly to the heirs of the promise that his purpose was unchangeable, and so he intervened with an oath,
• Hebrews 11:24By faith, when he grew up, Moses refused to be called the son of Pharaoh’s daughter,
• 1 Peter 5:8Be sober and alert. Your enemy the devil, like a roaring lion, is on the prowl looking for someone to devour.
• 1 John 5:4because everyone who has been fathered by God conquers the world. This is the conquering power that has conquered the world: our faith.
• 1 Thessalonians 5:19Do not extinguish the Spirit.

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