Ephesians 6:10-11 in Context
Ephesians 6:10-11 read in its full chapter context. See the verses before and after, plus historical setting and flow of thought.
"Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord, and in the power of his might. Put on the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil."
— Ephesians 6:10-11 (KJV)
Where This Verse Sits
Ephesians 6:10-11 appears in Ephesians chapter 6, verse 10. Paul wrote this around AD 60-62 from Roman imprisonment, where he was literally chained to Roman soldiers. The armor metaphor would have been vivid—Paul could see Roman military equipment daily. Each piece of armor corresponds to a spiritual truth: belt (truth), breastplate (righteousness), shoes (gospel readiness), shield (faith), helmet (salvation), sword (Word of God).
The Verse Itself
"Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord, and in the power of his might. Put on the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil."
— Ephesians 6:10-11 (KJV)
Flow of the Passage
To grasp Ephesians 6:10-11 fully, read it inside the surrounding paragraph. The verses before set up the argument, and the verses after show its outworking. Ephesians 6 as a whole carries forward the theme of spiritual warfare, and this single verse is one beat in that larger movement.
Paul calls believers to strength that comes from God, not themselves. The 'whole armour' represents spiritual resources needed to stand against Satan's schemes.
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