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Then after the battle you will still be standing firm. <a href="/esv/ephesians/6.htm">English Standard Version</a> Therefore take up the whole armor of God, that you may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand firm. <a href="/bsb/ephesians/6.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> Therefore take up the full armor of God, so that when the day of evil comes, you will be able to stand your ground, and having done everything, to stand. <a href="/blb/ephesians/6.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> Because of this, take up the complete armor of God, so that you may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all things, to stand. <a href="/kjv/ephesians/6.htm">King James Bible</a> 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. <a href="/nkjv/ephesians/6.htm">New King James Version</a> Therefore take up the whole armor of God, that you may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand. <a href="/nasb_/ephesians/6.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> Therefore, take up the full armor of God, so that you will be able to resist on the evil day, and having done everything, to stand firm. <a href="/nasb/ephesians/6.htm">NASB 1995</a> Therefore, take up the full armor of God, so that you will be able to resist in the evil day, and having done everything, to stand firm. <a href="/nasb77/ephesians/6.htm">NASB 1977 </a> Therefore, take up the full armor of God, that you may be able to resist in the evil day, and having done everything, to stand firm. <a href="/lsb/ephesians/6.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> Therefore, take up the full armor of God, so that you will be able to resist in the evil day, and having done everything, to stand firm. <a href="/amp/ephesians/6.htm">Amplified Bible</a> Therefore, put on the complete armor of God, so that you will be able to [successfully] resist and stand your ground in the evil day [of danger], and having done everything [that the crisis demands], to stand firm [in your place, fully prepared, immovable, victorious]. <a href="/csb/ephesians/6.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> For this reason take up the full armor of God, so that you may be able to resist in the evil day, and having prepared everything, to take your stand. <a href="/hcsb/ephesians/6.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> This is why you must take up the full armor of God, so that you may be able to resist in the evil day, and having prepared everything, to take your stand. <a href="/asv/ephesians/6.htm">American Standard Version</a> Wherefore take up the whole armor of God, that ye may be able to withstand in the evil day, and, having done all, to stand. <a href="/cev/ephesians/6.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> So put on all the armor that God gives. Then when that evil day comes, you will be able to defend yourself. And when the battle is over, you will still be standing firm. <a href="/erv/ephesians/6.htm">English Revised Version</a> Wherefore take up the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to withstand in the evil day, and, having done all, to stand. <a href="/gwt/ephesians/6.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> For this reason, take up all the armor that God supplies. Then you will be able to take a stand during these evil days. Once you have overcome all obstacles, you will be able to stand your ground. <a href="/gnt/ephesians/6.htm">Good News Translation</a> So put on God's armor now! Then when the evil day comes, you will be able to resist the enemy's attacks; and after fighting to the end, you will still hold your ground. <a href="/isv/ephesians/6.htm">International Standard Version</a> For this reason, take up the whole armor of God so that you may be able to take a stand whenever evil comes. And when you have done everything you could, you will be able to stand firm. <a href="/msb/ephesians/6.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> Therefore take up the full armor of God, so that when the day of evil comes, you will be able to stand your ground, and having done everything, to stand. <a href="/net/ephesians/6.htm">NET Bible</a> For this reason, take up the full armor of God so that you may be able to stand your ground on the evil day, and having done everything, to stand. <a href="/nheb/ephesians/6.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> Therefore, put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to withstand in the evil day, and, having done all, to stand. <a href="/wbt/ephesians/6.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> Wherefore take to you the whole armor of God, that ye may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand. <a href="/wey/ephesians/6.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> Therefore put on the complete armour of God, so that you may be able to stand your ground on the day of battle, and, having fought to the end, to remain victors on the field. <a href="/web/ephesians/6.htm">World English Bible</a> Therefore put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/ephesians/6.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> because of this take up the whole armor of God, that you may be able to resist in the day of the evil, and having done all things—to stand. <a href="/blb/ephesians/6.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> Because of this, take up the complete armor of God, so that you may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all things, to stand. <a href="/ylt/ephesians/6.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> because of this take ye up the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to resist in the day of the evil, and all things having done -- to stand. <a href="/slt/ephesians/6.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> For this take up the complete armor of God, that ye might be able to withstand in the evil day, and having effected all things, to stand.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/ephesians/6.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> Therefore take unto you the armour of God, that you may be able to resist in the evil day, and to stand in all things perfect. <a href="/cpdv/ephesians/6.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> Because of this, take up the armor of God, so that you may be able to withstand the evil day and remain perfect in all things. <a href="/nabre/ephesians/6.htm">New American Bible</a> Therefore, put on the armor of God, that you may be able to resist on the evil day and, having done everything, to hold your ground. <a href="/nrsvce/ephesians/6.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> Therefore take up the whole armor of God, so that you may be able to withstand on that evil day, and having done everything, to stand firm.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/ephesians/6.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> Wherefore put you on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to meet the evil one, and being prepared you shall prevail. <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/ephesians/6.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> Because of this, put on all the armor of God that you shall be able to confront The Evil One, and when you are ready in all things, you shall stand.<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/ephesians/6.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> Therefore, take up the whole armor of God, that you may be able to withstand them in the evil day, and having overcome them all, to stand firm. <a href="/godbey/ephesians/6.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> Therefore take the panoply of God, that you may be able to stand in the evil day, and having done all things, to stand. <a href="/haweis/ephesians/6.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> Therefore take the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all things to stand. <a href="/mace/ephesians/6.htm">Mace New Testament</a> wherefore invest yourselves with the set of divine armour, that ye may be able to withstand in the difficult day, and having overcome all to maintain your ground. <a href="/wey/ephesians/6.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> Therefore put on the complete armour of God, so that you may be able to stand your ground on the day of battle, and, having fought to the end, to remain victors on the field. <a href="/worrell/ephesians/6.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> On this account, take up the whole armor of God, that ye may be able to withstand in the evil day; and, having fully accomplished all, to stand. <a href="/worsley/ephesians/6.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> Take therefore the complete armour of God, that ye may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all to stand. <a href="/parallel/ephesians/6-13.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/AfeSHen3sAQ?start=1177" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/ephesians/6.htm">The Armor of God</a> …12For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this world’s darkness, and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms. 13<a href="/greek/1223.htm" title="1223: Dia (Prep) -- A primary preposition denoting the channel of an act; through.">Therefore</a> <a href="/greek/3778.htm" title="3778: touto (DPro-ANS) -- This; he, she, it. "></a> <a href="/greek/353.htm" title="353: analabete (V-AMA-2P) -- To take up, raise; I pick up, take on board; I carry off, lead away. From ana and lambano; to take up.">take up</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tēn (Art-AFS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">the</a> <a href="/greek/3833.htm" title="3833: panoplian (N-AFS) -- Complete armor, panoply. From a compound of pas and hoplon; full armor.">full armor</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tou (Art-GMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/2316.htm" title="2316: Theou (N-GMS) -- A deity, especially the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very.">of God,</a> <a href="/greek/2443.htm" title="2443: hina (Conj) -- In order that, so that. Probably from the same as the former part of heautou; in order that.">so that</a> <a href="/greek/1722.htm" title="1722: en (Prep) -- In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; in, at, on, by, etc.">when</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tē (Art-DFS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">the</a> <a href="/greek/2250.htm" title="2250: hēmera (N-DFS) -- A day, the period from sunrise to sunset. ">day</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tē (Art-DFS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/4190.htm" title="4190: ponēra (Adj-DFS) -- Evil, bad, wicked, malicious, slothful. ">of evil comes,</a> <a href="/greek/1410.htm" title="1410: dynēthēte (V-ASP-2P) -- (a) I am powerful, have (the) power, (b) I am able, I can. Of uncertain affinity; to be able or possible.">you will be able</a> <a href="/greek/436.htm" title="436: antistēnai (V-ANA) -- To set against; I withstand, resist, oppose. From anti and histemi; to stand against, i.e. Oppose.">to stand your ground,</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">and</a> <a href="/greek/2716.htm" title="2716: katergasamenoi (V-APM-NMP) -- From kata and ergazomai; to work fully, i.e. Accomplish; by implication, to finish, fashion.">having done</a> <a href="/greek/537.htm" title="537: hapanta (Adj-ANP) -- All, the whole, altogether. Absolutely all or every one.">everything,</a> <a href="/greek/2476.htm" title="2476: stēnai (V-ANA) -- A prolonged form of a primary stao stah'-o; to stand, used in various applications.">to stand.</a> 14Stand firm then, with the belt of truth buckled around your waist, with the breastplate of righteousness arrayed,…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/2_corinthians/10-4.htm">2 Corinthians 10:4-5</a> The weapons of our warfare are not the weapons of the flesh. Instead, they have divine power to demolish strongholds. / We demolish arguments and every presumption set up against the knowledge of God; and we take captive every thought to make it obedient to Christ. <a href="/1_peter/5-8.htm">1 Peter 5:8-9</a> Be sober-minded and alert. Your adversary the devil prowls around like a roaring lion, seeking someone to devour. / Resist him, standing firm in your faith and in the knowledge that your brothers throughout the world are undergoing the same kinds of suffering. <a href="/james/4-7.htm">James 4:7</a> Submit yourselves, then, to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you. <a href="/romans/13-12.htm">Romans 13:12</a> The night is nearly over; the day has drawn near. So let us lay aside the deeds of darkness and put on the armor of light. <a href="/1_thessalonians/5-8.htm">1 Thessalonians 5:8</a> But since we belong to the day, let us be sober, putting on the breastplate of faith and love, and the helmet of our hope of salvation. <a href="/2_timothy/2-3.htm">2 Timothy 2:3-4</a> Join me in suffering, like a good soldier of Christ Jesus. / A soldier refrains from entangling himself in civilian affairs, in order to please the one who enlisted him. <a href="/1_corinthians/16-13.htm">1 Corinthians 16:13</a> Be on the alert. Stand firm in the faith. Be men of courage. Be strong. <a href="/2_corinthians/6-7.htm">2 Corinthians 6:7</a> in truthful speech and in the power of God; with the weapons of righteousness in the right hand and in the left; <a href="/1_timothy/6-12.htm">1 Timothy 6:12</a> Fight the good fight of the faith. Take hold of the eternal life to which you were called when you made the good confession before many witnesses. <a href="/hebrews/12-1.htm">Hebrews 12:1-2</a> Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off every encumbrance and the sin that so easily entangles, and let us run with endurance the race set out for us. / Let us fix our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy set before Him endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God. <a href="/isaiah/59-17.htm">Isaiah 59:17</a> He put on righteousness like a breastplate, and the helmet of salvation on His head; He put on garments of vengeance and wrapped Himself in a cloak of zeal. <a href="/isaiah/52-1.htm">Isaiah 52:1</a> Awake, awake, clothe yourself with strength, O Zion! Put on your garments of splendor, O Jerusalem, holy city! For the uncircumcised and unclean will no longer enter you. <a href="/psalms/18-39.htm">Psalm 18:39</a> You have armed me with strength for battle; You have subdued my foes beneath me. <a href="/psalms/144-1.htm">Psalm 144:1</a> Of David. Blessed be the LORD, my Rock, who trains my hands for war, my fingers for battle. <a href="/exodus/14-13.htm">Exodus 14:13-14</a> But Moses told the people, “Do not be afraid. Stand firm and you will see the LORD’s salvation, which He will accomplish for you today; for the Egyptians you see today, you will never see again. / The LORD will fight for you; you need only to be still.”</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>Why take to you the whole armor of God, that you may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand.take.<a href="/ephesians/6-11.htm">Ephesians 6:11-17</a> Put on the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil… <a href="/2_corinthians/10-4.htm">2 Corinthians 10:4</a> (For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal, but mighty through God to the pulling down of strong holds;)the whole.in the.<a href="/ephesians/5-6.htm">Ephesians 5:6,16</a> Let no man deceive you with vain words: for because of these things cometh the wrath of God upon the children of disobedience… <a href="/ecclesiastes/12-1.htm">Ecclesiastes 12:1</a> Remember now thy Creator in the days of thy youth, while the evil days come not, nor the years draw nigh, when thou shalt say, I have no pleasure in them;<a href="/amos/6-3.htm">Amos 6:3</a> Ye that put far away the evil day, and cause the seat of violence to come near;done all.<a href="/malachi/3-2.htm">Malachi 3:2</a> But who may abide the day of his coming? and who shall stand when he appeareth? for he is like a refiner's fire, and like fullers' soap:<a href="/luke/21-36.htm">Luke 21:36</a> Watch ye therefore, and pray always, that ye may be accounted worthy to escape all these things that shall come to pass, and to stand before the Son of man.<a href="/colossians/4-12.htm">Colossians 4:12</a> Epaphras, who is one of you, a servant of Christ, saluteth you, always labouring fervently for you in prayers, that ye may stand perfect and complete in all the will of God.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/ephesians/6-11.htm">Able</a> <a href="/ephesians/3-11.htm">Accomplished</a> <a href="/ephesians/6-11.htm">Armor</a> <a href="/ephesians/6-11.htm">Armour</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/10-4.htm">Arms</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/14-8.htm">Battle</a> <a href="/ephesians/6-11.htm">Complete</a> <a href="/ephesians/3-21.htm">End</a> <a href="/ephesians/6-11.htm">Evil</a> <a href="/galatians/6-8.htm">Field</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/15-32.htm">Fought</a> <a href="/ephesians/2-8.htm">Ground</a> <a href="/ephesians/6-11.htm">Panoply</a> <a href="/ephesians/5-31.htm">Reason</a> <a href="/romans/13-2.htm">Resist</a> <a href="/ephesians/6-11.htm">Stand</a> <a href="/ephesians/6-10.htm">Strong</a> <a href="/revelation/4-4.htm">Victors</a> <a href="/ephesians/5-17.htm">Wherefore</a> <a href="/ephesians/6-11.htm">Whole</a> <a href="/romans/13-2.htm">Withstand</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/ephesians/6-16.htm">Able</a> <a href="/2_timothy/4-17.htm">Accomplished</a> <a href="/judges/9-54.htm">Armor</a> <a href="/1_timothy/1-18.htm">Armour</a> <a href="/philippians/2-25.htm">Arms</a> <a href="/hebrews/11-34.htm">Battle</a> <a href="/philippians/1-6.htm">Complete</a> <a href="/ephesians/6-18.htm">End</a> <a href="/ephesians/6-16.htm">Evil</a> <a href="/2_timothy/2-6.htm">Field</a> <a href="/2_timothy/4-7.htm">Fought</a> <a href="/2_thessalonians/2-15.htm">Ground</a> <a href="/ephesians/6-11.htm">Panoply</a> <a href="/philippians/1-20.htm">Reason</a> <a href="/2_timothy/3-8.htm">Resist</a> <a href="/ephesians/6-14.htm">Stand</a> <a href="/ephesians/6-18.htm">Strong</a> <a href="/revelation/4-4.htm">Victors</a> <a href="/philippians/2-9.htm">Wherefore</a> <a href="/philippians/1-3.htm">Whole</a> <a href="/2_timothy/3-8.htm">Withstand</a><div class="vheading2">Ephesians 6</div>1. <a href="/ephesians/6-1.htm">The duty of children toward their parents;</a> 5. <a href="/ephesians/6-5.htm">of servants toward their masters.</a> 10. <a href="/ephesians/6-10.htm">Our life is a warfare, not only against flesh and blood, but also spiritual enemies.</a> 13. <a href="/ephesians/6-13.htm">The complete armor of a Christian;</a> 18. <a href="/ephesians/6-18.htm">and how it ought to be used.</a> 21. <a href="/ephesians/6-21.htm">Tychicus is commended.</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/ephesians/6.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/ephesians/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/ephesians/6.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>Therefore take up the full armor of God This phrase emphasizes the necessity of being fully equipped with spiritual defenses. The "armor of God" is a metaphor for the spiritual resources provided by God to believers. In the Roman context, soldiers wore armor for protection in battle, symbolizing the need for Christians to be prepared for spiritual warfare. The full armor includes truth, righteousness, the gospel of peace, faith, salvation, and the word of God, as detailed in the surrounding verses. This imagery connects to <a href="/isaiah/59-17.htm">Isaiah 59:17</a>, where God Himself is depicted as a warrior wearing armor, highlighting the divine origin and power of this protection.so that when the day of evil comes The "day of evil" refers to times of intense spiritual challenge or temptation. Historically, this could relate to periods of persecution faced by early Christians, such as under Roman rule. It also signifies any moment when believers face trials or moral testing. This phrase underscores the inevitability of such times, echoing Jesus' warnings about trials in <a href="/john/16-33.htm">John 16:33</a>. The anticipation of these challenges calls for readiness and vigilance.you will be able to stand your ground "Stand your ground" conveys the idea of maintaining one's position and not yielding to the enemy. In a military sense, it implies holding a defensive position against an attack. Spiritually, it means remaining firm in faith and conviction despite opposition. This concept is reinforced in <a href="/1_corinthians/16-13.htm">1 Corinthians 16:13</a>, which urges believers to be watchful and stand firm in the faith. The ability to stand is not through human strength but through reliance on God's power and provision.and having done everything, to stand This phrase suggests a comprehensive effort in preparation and action. "Having done everything" implies that believers must actively engage in spiritual disciplines, such as prayer, study of Scripture, and living out their faith. The ultimate goal is to remain steadfast, as seen in <a href="/james/1-12.htm">James 1:12</a>, which speaks of the blessedness of those who persevere under trial. The repetition of "to stand" emphasizes the importance of endurance and resilience in the Christian life, reflecting the victory and stability found in Christ.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/p/paul_the_apostle.htm">Paul the Apostle</a> The author of the letter to the Ephesians, writing to encourage and instruct the early Christian church in Ephesus. 2. <a href="/topical/e/ephesus.htm">Ephesus</a> A major city in Asia Minor, known for its diverse culture and the Temple of Artemis. It was a significant center for early Christianity. 3. <a href="/topical/t/the_church_in_ephesus.htm">The Church in Ephesus</a> The recipients of Paul's letter, facing spiritual challenges and needing guidance on how to live out their faith. 4. <a href="/topical/t/the_day_of_evil.htm">The Day of Evil</a> A reference to times of spiritual trial and temptation that believers must be prepared to face. 5. <a href="/topical/t/the_armor_of_god.htm">The Armor of God</a> A metaphorical description of the spiritual resources and defenses available to Christians to withstand evil.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/u/understanding_the_armor.htm">Understanding the Armor</a> Recognize that the armor of God is a comprehensive set of spiritual tools provided by God to protect and empower believers. <a href="/topical/p/preparation_for_battle.htm">Preparation for Battle</a> Emphasize the importance of being proactive in spiritual preparation, not waiting until the day of evil arrives to seek God's protection. <a href="/topical/s/standing_firm.htm">Standing Firm</a> Highlight the call to stand firm, which involves both defensive and offensive spiritual postures, relying on God's strength. <a href="/topical/s/spiritual_awareness.htm">Spiritual Awareness</a> Encourage believers to be aware of the spiritual realities and battles that occur beyond the physical realm. <a href="/topical/p/perseverance_in_faith.htm">Perseverance in Faith</a> Stress the importance of perseverance, having done everything to stand, which involves continual reliance on God's provision and strength.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_ephesians_6.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Ephesians 6</a> <a href="/q/what_does_'stand'_mean_here.htm">What does "having done all to stand" mean?</a> <a href="/q/who_were_the_knights_templar.htm">Who were the Knights Templar?</a> <a href="/q/can_nonbelievers_join_a_church_band.htm">What are Weapons of Righteousness?</a> <a href="/q/what_is_'the_great_and_dreadful_day'.htm">What does standing firm in faith mean?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/ephesians/6.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(13) In the evil day.--Comp. <a href="/ephesians/5-15.htm" title="See then that you walk circumspectly, not as fools, but as wise,">Ephesians 5:15</a>, "Because the days are evil." The evil day is any day of which it may be said in our Lord's words, "This is your hour, and the power of darkness" (<a href="/luke/22-53.htm" title="When I was daily with you in the temple, you stretched forth no hands against me: but this is your hour, and the power of darkness.">Luke 22:53</a>). In this life all days may be evil, but, except to the reprobate, none wholly evil; for out of evil "all things work together for good."Having done all, to stand.--The rendering (see Chrysostom) "having overcome all" is tempting, but does not accord with St. Paul's use of the original word. The exhortation is first "to withstand," i.e., to resist all distinct attacks; then, when in this we have "done all" that we are from time to time called to do, "to stand," i.e., to plant our feet firmly on the rock, being "steadfast and unmovable" (<a href="/1_corinthians/15-58.htm" title="Therefore, my beloved brothers, be you steadfast, unmovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, for as much as you know that your labor is not in vain in the Lord.">1Corinthians 15:58</a>). The one conveys the idea of bravery and activity; the other of calm, well-balanced steadfastness.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/ephesians/6.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 13. - Wherefore take up the entire amour of God, that ye may be able to withstand in the evil day. Some have tried to affix a specific time to the "evil day" of the apostle, as if it were one or other of the days specified in the Apocalypse; but more probably it is a general phrase, like "the day of adversity," or "the day of battle," indicating a day that comes often. In fact, any day when the evil one comes upon us in force is the evil day, and our ignorance of the time when such assault may be made is what makes it so necessary for us to be watchful. And having done all, to stand. "Having done fully," or "completed," is the literal import of κατεργασάμενοι, having reference, not only to the preparation for the battle, but to the fighting too. The command to be "strong in the Lord" is fitly associated with our "having done all," because leaning on almighty strength implies the effort to put forth strength by our own instrumentality; when God's strength comes to us it constrains us "to do all" that can be done by us or through us (comp. <a href="/psalms/144-1.htm">Psalm 144:1</a>; <a href="/philippians/2-12.htm">Philippians 2:12, 13</a>). We are not called to do merely as well as our neighbors; nor even to do well on the whole, but to do all - to leave nothing undone that can contribute to the success of the battle; then we shall be able to stand, or stand firm. <a href="/commentaries/ephesians/6-13.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>Therefore Διὰ (Dia) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_1223.htm">Strong's 1223: </a> A primary preposition denoting the channel of an act; through. take up ἀναλάβετε (analabete) Verb - Aorist Imperative Active - 2nd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_353.htm">Strong's 353: </a> To take up, raise; I pick up, take on board; I carry off, lead away. From ana and lambano; to take up. the τὴν (tēn) Article - Accusative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. full armor πανοπλίαν (panoplian) Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3833.htm">Strong's 3833: </a> Complete armor, panoply. From a compound of pas and hoplon; full armor. of God, Θεοῦ (Theou) Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2316.htm">Strong's 2316: </a> A deity, especially the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very. so that ἵνα (hina) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2443.htm">Strong's 2443: </a> In order that, so that. Probably from the same as the former part of heautou; in order that. when ἐν (en) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_1722.htm">Strong's 1722: </a> In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; 'in, ' at, on, by, etc. the τῇ (tē) Article - Dative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. day ἡμέρᾳ (hēmera) Noun - Dative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2250.htm">Strong's 2250: </a> A day, the period from sunrise to sunset. of evil {comes}, πονηρᾷ (ponēra) Adjective - Dative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4190.htm">Strong's 4190: </a> Evil, bad, wicked, malicious, slothful. you will be able δυνηθῆτε (dynēthēte) Verb - Aorist Subjunctive Passive - 2nd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_1410.htm">Strong's 1410: </a> (a) I am powerful, have (the) power, (b) I am able, I can. Of uncertain affinity; to be able or possible. to stand your ground, ἀντιστῆναι (antistēnai) Verb - Aorist Infinitive Active <a href="/greek/strongs_436.htm">Strong's 436: </a> To set against; I withstand, resist, oppose. From anti and histemi; to stand against, i.e. Oppose. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. having done κατεργασάμενοι (katergasamenoi) Verb - Aorist Participle Middle - Nominative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_2716.htm">Strong's 2716: </a> From kata and ergazomai; to work fully, i.e. Accomplish; by implication, to finish, fashion. everything, ἅπαντα (hapanta) Adjective - Accusative Neuter Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_537.htm">Strong's 537: </a> All, the whole, altogether. Absolutely all or every one. to stand. στῆναι (stēnai) Verb - Aorist Infinitive Active <a href="/greek/strongs_2476.htm">Strong's 2476: </a> A prolonged form of a primary stao stah'-o; to stand, used in various applications. <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/ephesians/6-13.htm">Ephesians 6:13 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/ephesians/6-13.htm">Ephesians 6:13 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/ephesians/6-13.htm">Ephesians 6:13 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/ephesians/6-13.htm">Ephesians 6:13 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/ephesians/6-13.htm">Ephesians 6:13 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/ephesians/6-13.htm">Ephesians 6:13 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/ephesians/6-13.htm">Ephesians 6:13 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/ephesians/6-13.htm">Ephesians 6:13 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/ephesians/6-13.htm">Ephesians 6:13 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/ephesians/6-13.htm">Ephesians 6:13 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/ephesians/6-13.htm">NT Letters: Ephesians 6:13 Therefore put on the whole armor (Ephes. 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