Ephesians 6:16
And besides all these take the great shield of faith, on which you will be able to quench all the flaming darts of the Wicked one;
Weymouth NT (1912)
In The King James Version
In Context
15as well as the shoes of the Good News of peace-- a firm foundation for your feet.
17and take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit which is the Word of God.
Cross References
2 Corinthians 1:24Not that we want to lord it over you in respect of your faith--we do, however, desire to help your joy--for in the matter of your faith you are standing firm.
1 Thessalonians 5:19Do not quench the Spirit.
Hebrews 11:24Through faith Moses, when he grew to manhood, refused to be known as Pharaoh's daughter's son,
1 John 5:4For every child of God overcomes the world; and the victorious principle which has overcome the world is our faith.
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 →