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

9And masters, treat your slaves in the same way. Stop using threats, knowing that the Master—of them and of you, too—is in heaven, and there is no favoritism with Him. 10Finally, be strong in the Lord and in His mighty power. Put on the full armor of God, so that you are 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 worldly forces of this darkness, and against the spiritual forces of wickedness in the heavenly places. 13Therefore, take up the full armor of God, so that you may be able to resist when the times are evil, and after you have done everything, to stand firm.

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 put on the new self—created to be like God in true righteousness and holiness.
• Romans 13:14Instead, put on the Lord Messiah Yeshua, and stop making provision for the flesh—for its cravings.
• Colossians 3:10and have put on the new self that is being renewed in knowledge, according to the image of the One who created him.
• Ephesians 6:13Therefore, take up the full armor of God, so that you may be able to resist when the times are evil, and after you have done everything, to stand firm.
• Romans 13:12The night is almost gone and the day is near, so let us put off the works of darkness and put on the armor of light.
• 2 Corinthians 6:7in truthful speech, in the power of God; with the weapons of righteousness in the right hand and in the left;
• 2 Corinthians 10:4For the weapons of our warfare are not fleshly but powerful through God for the tearing down of strongholds. We are tearing down false arguments
• 1 Thessalonians 5:8But since we are of the day, let us be sober-minded—putting on the breastplate of faithfulness and love, and the hope of salvation as a helmet.
• Luke 14:29Otherwise, when he has laid a foundation and isn’t able to finish everything, all who see it begin to mock him,
• 1 Corinthians 10:13No temptation has taken hold of you except what is common to mankind. But God is faithful—He will not allow you to be tempted beyond what you can handle. But with the temptation He will also provide a way of escape, so you will be able to endure it.
• Hebrews 7:25Therefore He is also able to save completely those who draw near to God through Him, always living to make intercession for them.
• Jude 1:24Now to the One who is able to keep you from stumbling, and to present you blameless before the presence of His glory with great joy,
• Ephesians 4:14As a result, we are no longer to be like children, tossed around by the waves and blown all over by every wind of teaching, by the trickery of men with cunning in deceitful scheming.
• Mark 13:22For false messiahs and false prophets will rise up and show signs and wonders to lead astray, if possible, the chosen.
• 2 Corinthians 2:11so that we might not be outwitted by satan—for we are not ignorant of his schemes.
• 2 Corinthians 4:4In their case, the god of this world has blinded the minds of the unbelieving, so they might not see the light of the Good News of the glory of Messiah, 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