Wherefore take unto you the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand.
What does Ephesians 6:13 mean?
Spiritual strength and courage are needed for our spiritual warfare and suffering.
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Keep this verse inside Ephesians 6:10-13 and alongside a few nearby related passages.
Commentary on Ephesians 6:13
In the evil day - The day of temptation; the day when you are violently assaulted. And having done all, to stand - Margin, "or overcome." The Greek word means, to work out, effect, or produce; and then to work up, to make an end of, to vanquish. Robinson, Lexicon. The idea seems to be, that they were to overcome or vanquish all their foes, and thus to stand firm. The whole language here is taken from war; and the idea is, that every foe was to be subdued - no matter how numerous or formidable they might be. Safety and triumph could be looked for only when every enemy was slain.
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Context in Ephesians 6
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Ephesians 6 belongs to the closing movement of the book, especially the section often described as household life and spiritual warfare. Ephesians presents the church as Christ’s body and temple, chosen in grace, united across dividing walls, and called to mature holy life. Read this chapter with the wider themes of union with Christ, church, and grace in view so the individual verses keep their proper weight.
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