Ephesians 6:11

Put on the full armour of God, so that you may be able to stand your ground against the stratagems of the Devil.

Twentieth Century New Testament

In The King James Version

Put on the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil.

In Context

10For the future, find strength in your union with the Lord, and in the power which comes from his might.

12For ours is no struggle against enemies of flesh and blood, but against all the various Powers of Evil that hold sway in the Darkness around us, against the Spirits of Wickedness on high.

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Cross References

Luke 14:29For fear that, if he has laid the foundation and is not able to finish it, every one who sees it should begin to laugh at him,

Romans 13:14No! Arm yourselves with the spirit of the Lord Jesus Christ, and spend no thought on your earthly nature, to satisfy its cravings.

2 Corinthians 2:11so as to prevent Satan from taking advantage of us; for we are not ignorant of his devices.

2 Corinthians 6:7by the Message of Truth, and by the power of God; by the weapons of righteousness in the right hand and in the left;

2 Corinthians 11:3Yet I fear that it may turn out that, just as the Serpent by his craftiness deceived Eve, so your minds may have lost the loyalty and purity due from you to the Christ.

Matthew Henry on Ephesians 6:11-19

The Spiritual Warfare. ( a. d. 61.) 10 Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord, and in the power of his might. 11 Put on the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil. 12 For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places. 13 Wherefore take unto you the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all,… Read the whole commentary →

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