Thematic Bible




Ephesians 6:1 (show verse)

Children, you should obey your parents in the Lord [i.e., as part of your Christian responsibility], for this is the right thing to do.

Ephesians 6:2 (show verse)

[Ex. 20:12 says], "Show honor to your father and mother," (which is the first commandment that carries the promise),

Ephesians 6:3 (show verse)

"that things may go well with you and that you will live a long time on earth."

Ephesians 6:4 (show verse)

And you fathers [Note: This word probably includes both parents], do not stir up your children to become angry, but bring them up in the training and instruction of the Lord.

Ephesians 6:5 (show verse)

Slaves, you should obey those who are your earthly masters, out of reverence and eagerness to please them, with a sincere heart, as you would [obey] Christ.

Ephesians 6:6 (show verse)

Do not serve them only when you are being watched, just to gain their approval, but as slaves of Christ, doing what God wants from your heart.

Ephesians 6:7 (show verse)

Render your service wholeheartedly, as you would to the Lord, and not [just] to people,

Ephesians 6:8 (show verse)

knowing that whatever good deed a person does, he will be rewarded for it from the Lord, whether he is a slave or a free person.

Ephesians 6:9 (show verse)

And you masters should treat your slaves the same way; do not threaten them, knowing that God, who is both their Master and yours, is in heaven and He does not respect any particular person [over another].

Ephesians 6:10 (show verse)

Finally, be [spiritually] strong in the Lord and in His mighty power.

Ephesians 6:11 (show verse)

You people should put on the full armor of God, so that you will be able to withstand the devil's schemes.

Ephesians 6:12 (show verse)

For our struggle is not [actually] against human beings, but against rulers and authorities and leaders of this world's darkness, and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms. [Note: "Heavenly realms" here refers to the struggle against Satanic powers which permeates life around us].

Ephesians 6:13 (show verse)

Therefore, put on the full armor of God, so that you can withstand [the devil, See verse 11] when the evil day comes. And, after you have done everything you can, still remain standing firm [in the faith].

Ephesians 6:14 (show verse)

So, you people should stand firm [in the faith], with the belt of truth firmly buckled around you, and with the "flack jacket" of righteousness on your chest.

Ephesians 6:15 (show verse)

And put on your shoes, ready to [go and] spread the Gospel of peace.

Ephesians 6:16 (show verse)

And along with everything else, take up the shield of faith, with which you will be able to extinguish all the fire-tipped arrows of the evil one.

Ephesians 6:17 (show verse)

And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Holy Spirit, which is God's word.
Armor » What armor to put on
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Armor » The equipment of a soldier
military Arms » Illustrative of » Spiritual weapons
Battle of Life » Weapons and armour of the saints » General references to weapons
Battle of Life » Weapons and armour of the saints » The helmet of salvation
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Helmet » Figurative
Names » Of the word of God » Sword of the spirit
Power » Of the word » A defensive weapon
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Power, Of The Holy Spirit » God's word the instrument of
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Salvation » Illustrated by » A helmet
The scriptures » Are called the » Sword of the spirit
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The word of God » Mighty in its influence » A defensive weapon
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Warfare of saints » Armor for » Sword of the spirit
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Ephesians 6:18 (show verse)

[Then] offer all kinds of prayers and requests in [harmony with] the Holy Spirit at all times, and be alert constantly in making requests for all the saints [i.e., God's holy people].

Ephesians 6:19 (show verse)

And [also pray] for me to be given boldness of speech in opening my mouth to make known the secret plan of the Gospel,

Ephesians 6:20 (show verse)

for which I am an ambassador in prison. [And pray] that I may be able to proclaim the Gospel boldly, as I ought to.

Ephesians 6:21 (show verse)

But, so that you people also can know how I am doing and what is going on with me, Tychicus, the dearly loved brother and faithful minister in [the service of] the Lord, will tell you everything.

Ephesians 6:22 (show verse)

I have sent [i.e., am sending] him to you for this very purpose, so you can know our situation and that he can encourage your hearts.

Ephesians 6:23 (show verse)

May there be peace and love, with faith, to the brothers [there] from God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.

Ephesians 6:24 (show verse)

May God's unearned favor be upon all of those [there] who love our Lord Jesus Christ with an undying love.