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<a href="/bsb/ephesians/6.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> In addition to all this, take up the shield of faith, with which you can extinguish all the flaming arrows of the evil one. <a href="/blb/ephesians/6.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> besides all, having taken up the shield of faith with which you will be able to quench all the flaming arrows of the evil one. <a href="/kjv/ephesians/6.htm">King James Bible</a> Above all, taking the shield of faith, wherewith ye shall be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked. <a href="/nkjv/ephesians/6.htm">New King James Version</a> above all, taking the shield of faith with which you will be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked one. <a href="/nasb_/ephesians/6.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> in addition to all, taking up the shield of faith with which you will be able to extinguish all the flaming arrows of the evil one. <a href="/nasb/ephesians/6.htm">NASB 1995</a> in addition to all, taking up the shield of faith with which you will be able to extinguish all the flaming arrows of the evil one. <a href="/nasb77/ephesians/6.htm">NASB 1977 </a> in addition to all, taking up the shield of faith with which you will be able to extinguish all the flaming missiles of the evil one. <a href="/lsb/ephesians/6.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> In addition to all, having taken up the shield of faith with which you will be able to extinguish all the flaming arrows of the evil one, <a href="/amp/ephesians/6.htm">Amplified Bible</a> Above all, lift up the [protective] shield of faith with which you can extinguish all the flaming arrows of the evil one. <a href="/csb/ephesians/6.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> In every situation take up the shield of faith with which you can extinguish all the flaming arrows of the evil one. <a href="/hcsb/ephesians/6.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> In every situation take the shield of faith, and with it you will be able to extinguish all the flaming arrows of the evil one. <a href="/asv/ephesians/6.htm">American Standard Version</a> withal taking up the shield of faith, wherewith ye shall be able to quench all the fiery darts of the evil one. <a href="/cev/ephesians/6.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> Let your faith be like a shield, and you will be able to stop all the flaming arrows of the evil one. <a href="/erv/ephesians/6.htm">English Revised Version</a> withal taking up the shield of faith, wherewith ye shall be able to quench all the fiery darts of the evil one. <a href="/gwt/ephesians/6.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> In addition to all these, take the Christian faith as your shield. With it you can put out all the flaming arrows of the evil one. <a href="/gnt/ephesians/6.htm">Good News Translation</a> At all times carry faith as a shield; for with it you will be able to put out all the burning arrows shot by the Evil One. <a href="/isv/ephesians/6.htm">International Standard Version</a> In addition to having clothed yourselves with these things, having taken up the shield of faith, with which you will be able to put out all the flaming arrows of the evil one, <a href="/msb/ephesians/6.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> In addition to all this, take up the shield of faith, with which you can extinguish all the flaming arrows of the evil one. <a href="/net/ephesians/6.htm">NET Bible</a> and in all of this, by taking up the shield of faith with which you can extinguish all the flaming arrows of the evil one. <a href="/nheb/ephesians/6.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> above all, taking up the shield of faith, with which you will be able to quench all the fiery darts of the evil one. <a href="/wbt/ephesians/6.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> Above all, taking the shield of faith, with which ye will be able to extinguish all the fiery darts of the wicked. <a href="/wey/ephesians/6.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> 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; <a href="/web/ephesians/6.htm">World English Bible</a> above all, taking up the shield of faith, with which you will be able to quench all the fiery darts of the evil one. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/ephesians/6.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> in all, having taken up the shield of faith, in which you will be able to quench all the fiery darts of the evil one, <a href="/blb/ephesians/6.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> besides all, having taken up the shield of faith with which you will be able to quench all the flaming arrows of the evil one. <a href="/ylt/ephesians/6.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> above all, having taken up the shield of the faith, in which ye shall be able all the fiery darts of the evil one to quench, <a href="/slt/ephesians/6.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> Over all, having taken the shield of faith, in which ye shall be able to quench all the inflamed darts of evil.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/ephesians/6.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> In all things taking the shield of faith, wherewith you may be able to extinguish all the fiery darts of the most wicked one. <a href="/cpdv/ephesians/6.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> In all things, take up the shield of faith, with which you may be able to extinguish all the fiery darts of the most wicked one. <a href="/nabre/ephesians/6.htm">New American Bible</a> In all circumstances, hold faith as a shield, to quench all [the] flaming arrows of the evil one. <a href="/nrsvce/ephesians/6.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> With all of these, take the shield of faith, with which you will be able to quench all the flaming arrows of the evil one.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/ephesians/6.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> Together with these, take for yourselves the shield of faith, for with it you shall be able to quench all the flaming darts of the wicked. <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/ephesians/6.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> And with these, take to you the shield of faith, that with it you may have the power to quench all of the blazing bolts of The Evil One.<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/ephesians/6.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> taking up, over all, the shield of faith, with which you shall be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked one: <a href="/godbey/ephesians/6.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> in all things taking the shield of faith, with which you shall be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked one. <a href="/haweis/ephesians/6.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> and over all lifting up the shield of faith, with which ye shall be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked one. <a href="/mace/ephesians/6.htm">Mace New Testament</a> cover all with the shield of faith, to repel all the fiery darts of the adversary: <a href="/wey/ephesians/6.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> 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; <a href="/worrell/ephesians/6.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> withal having taken up the shield of faith, with which ye will be able to quench all the fiery darts of the evil one. <a href="/worsley/ephesians/6.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> over all taking the shield of faith, whereby ye will be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked one: <a href="/parallel/ephesians/6-16.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=1203" 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> …15and with your feet fitted with the readiness of the gospel of peace. 16<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.">In addition to</a> <a href="/greek/3956.htm" title="3956: pasin (Adj-DNP) -- All, the whole, every kind of. Including all the forms of declension; apparently a primary word; all, any, every, the whole.">all this,</a> <a href="/greek/353.htm" title="353: analabontes (V-APA-NMP) -- 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: ton (Art-AMS) -- 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/2375.htm" title="2375: thyreon (N-AMS) -- The heavy oblong Roman shield. From thura; a large shield.">shield</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tēs (Art-GFS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/4102.htm" title="4102: pisteōs (N-GFS) -- Faith, belief, trust, confidence; fidelity, faithfulness. ">of faith,</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.">with</a> <a href="/greek/3739.htm" title="3739: hō (RelPro-DMS) -- Who, which, what, that. ">which</a> <a href="/greek/1410.htm" title="1410: dynēsesthe (V-FIM-2P) -- (a) I am powerful, have (the) power, (b) I am able, I can. Of uncertain affinity; to be able or possible.">you can</a> <a href="/greek/4570.htm" title="4570: sbesai (V-ANA) -- (a) I extinguish, quench, (b) I suppress, thwart. A prolonged form of an apparently primary verb; to extinguish.">extinguish</a> <a href="/greek/3956.htm" title="3956: panta (Adj-ANP) -- All, the whole, every kind of. Including all the forms of declension; apparently a primary word; all, any, every, the whole.">all</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: ta (Art-ANP) -- 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/4448.htm" title="4448: pepyrōmena (V-RPM/P-ANP) -- From pur; to kindle, i.e. to be ignited, glow, be refined, or to be inflamed.">flaming</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: ta (Art-ANP) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/956.htm" title="956: belē (N-ANP) -- A missile, dart, javelin, arrow. From ballo; a missile, i.e. Spear or arrow.">arrows</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.">of the</a> <a href="/greek/4190.htm" title="4190: ponērou (Adj-GMS) -- Evil, bad, wicked, malicious, slothful. ">evil one.</a> 17And take the helmet of salvation and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God.…<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="/hebrews/11-1.htm">Hebrews 11:1</a> Now faith is the assurance of what we hope for and the certainty of what we do not see. <a href="/1_john/5-4.htm">1 John 5:4</a> because everyone born of God overcomes the world. And this is the victory that has overcome the world: our faith. <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="/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="/romans/10-17.htm">Romans 10:17</a> Consequently, faith comes by hearing, and hearing by the word of Christ. <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="/james/4-7.htm">James 4:7</a> Submit yourselves, then, to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you. <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="/matthew/17-20.htm">Matthew 17:20</a> “Because you have so little faith,” He answered. “For truly I tell you, if you have faith the size of a mustard seed, you can say to this mountain, ‘Move from here to there,’ and it will move. Nothing will be impossible for you.” <a href="/mark/11-22.htm">Mark 11:22-24</a> “Have faith in God,” Jesus said to them. / “Truly I tell you that if anyone says to this mountain, ‘Be lifted up and thrown into the sea,’ and has no doubt in his heart but believes that it will happen, it will be done for him. / Therefore I tell you, whatever you ask for in prayer, believe that you have received it, and it will be yours. <a href="/luke/22-31.htm">Luke 22:31-32</a> Simon, Simon, Satan has asked to sift all of you like wheat. / But I have prayed for you, Simon, that your faith will not fail. And when you have turned back, strengthen your brothers.” <a href="/psalms/91-4.htm">Psalm 91:4</a> He will cover you with His feathers; under His wings you will find refuge; His faithfulness is a shield and rampart. <a href="/proverbs/30-5.htm">Proverbs 30:5</a> Every word of God is flawless; He is a shield to those who take refuge in Him. <a href="/isaiah/54-17.htm">Isaiah 54:17</a> No weapon formed against you shall prosper, and you will refute every tongue that accuses you. This is the heritage of the servants of the LORD, and their vindication is from Me,” declares the LORD. <a href="/genesis/15-1.htm">Genesis 15:1</a> After these events, the word of the LORD came to Abram in a vision: “Do not be afraid, Abram. I am your shield, your very great reward.”</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>Above all, taking the shield of faith, with which you shall be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked.the shield.<a href="/genesis/15-1.htm">Genesis 15:1</a> After these things the word of the LORD came unto Abram in a vision, saying, Fear not, Abram: I am thy shield, and thy exceeding great reward.<a href="/psalms/56-3.htm">Psalm 56:3,4,10,11</a> What time I am afraid, I will trust in thee… <a href="/proverbs/18-10.htm">Proverbs 18:10</a> The name of the LORD is a strong tower: the righteous runneth into it, and is safe.to quench.<a href="/1_thessalonians/5-19.htm">1 Thessalonians 5:19</a> Quench not the Spirit.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/ephesians/6-13.htm">Able</a> <a href="/galatians/3-19.htm">Addition</a> <a href="/zechariah/9-13.htm">Arrows</a> <a href="/galatians/1-8.htm">Besides</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/11-7.htm">Cover</a> <a href="/job/41-29.htm">Darts</a> <a href="/ephesians/6-13.htm">Evil</a> <a href="/ezekiel/32-7.htm">Extinguish</a> <a href="/ephesians/4-13.htm">Faith</a> <a href="/matthew/18-9.htm">Fiery</a> <a href="/zechariah/12-6.htm">Flaming</a> <a href="/ephesians/5-32.htm">Great</a> <a href="/hosea/7-5.htm">Inflamed</a> <a href="/romans/12-20.htm">Quench</a> <a href="/zechariah/12-8.htm">Shield</a> <a href="/ephesians/5-19.htm">Using</a> <a href="/ephesians/4-1.htm">Wherewith</a> <a href="/galatians/1-4.htm">Wicked</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/12-7.htm">Withal</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/philippians/1-10.htm">Able</a> <a href="/hebrews/7-2.htm">Addition</a> <a href="/genesis/27-3.htm">Arrows</a> <a href="/1_timothy/5-13.htm">Besides</a> <a href="/hebrews/9-5.htm">Cover</a> <a href="/2_samuel/18-14.htm">Darts</a> <a href="/philippians/3-2.htm">Evil</a> <a href="/2_samuel/21-17.htm">Extinguish</a> <a href="/ephesians/6-23.htm">Faith</a> <a href="/hebrews/10-27.htm">Fiery</a> <a href="/2_thessalonians/1-7.htm">Flaming</a> <a href="/philippians/2-29.htm">Great</a> <a href="/psalms/10-2.htm">Inflamed</a> <a href="/1_thessalonians/5-19.htm">Quench</a> <a href="/genesis/15-1.htm">Shield</a> <a href="/colossians/1-29.htm">Using</a> <a href="/1_thessalonians/3-9.htm">Wherewith</a> <a href="/colossians/1-21.htm">Wicked</a> <a href="/colossians/4-3.htm">Withal</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>In addition to all this This phrase indicates that the instruction follows a series of previous commands or pieces of armor. In the context of <a href="/ephesians/6.htm">Ephesians 6</a>, Paul has been describing the full armor of God, which includes the belt of truth, the breastplate of righteousness, and the readiness of the gospel of peace. The phrase suggests that the shield of faith is an essential addition to these elements, emphasizing its importance in the believer's spiritual defense.take up the shield of faith The shield mentioned here is likely a reference to the large Roman shield, known as the "scutum," which was used to protect soldiers from enemy attacks. This shield was large enough to cover the entire body and was often made of wood and leather, sometimes soaked in water to extinguish flaming arrows. Faith, in this context, is trust and confidence in God and His promises. It is a defensive tool that protects believers from doubt and fear, much like a physical shield would protect a soldier in battle.with which you can extinguish The imagery of extinguishing suggests putting out a fire, which aligns with the idea of quenching flaming arrows. This implies that faith is not only a protective measure but also an active force that can neutralize threats. The act of extinguishing indicates that faith has the power to nullify the attacks of the enemy, rendering them ineffective.all the flaming arrows Flaming arrows were a common military tactic in ancient warfare, designed to cause chaos and destruction. Spiritually, these arrows represent the various attacks and temptations that believers face, such as doubt, fear, and deception. The comprehensive nature of "all" suggests that faith is sufficient to counter every type of spiritual assault.of the evil one The "evil one" refers to Satan, the adversary of God and His people. Throughout scripture, Satan is depicted as a deceiver and accuser, seeking to undermine the faith and effectiveness of believers. This phrase underscores the reality of spiritual warfare and the need for divine protection against the schemes of the devil. The shield of faith is a critical component in resisting and overcoming these attacks, as seen in other scriptures like <a href="/james/4-7.htm">James 4:7</a> and <a href="/1_peter/5-8.htm">1 Peter 5:8-9</a>.<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, Paul was a key figure in the early Christian church, known for his missionary journeys and theological teachings. 2. <a href="/topical/e/ephesus.htm">Ephesus</a> A major city in Asia Minor where the early church was established. It was known for its diverse culture and the Temple of Artemis, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. 3. <a href="/topical/t/the_evil_one.htm">The Evil One</a> Refers to Satan, the adversary of God and His people, who seeks to undermine faith and lead believers astray. 4. <a href="/topical/r/roman_soldiers.htm">Roman Soldiers</a> The imagery of the shield is drawn from the Roman soldiers' equipment, which Paul uses as a metaphor for spiritual armor. 5. <a href="/topical/t/the_early_church.htm">The Early Church</a> The recipients of Paul's letter, who were navigating their faith in a predominantly pagan society.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/t/the_nature_of_faith.htm">The Nature of Faith</a> Faith is not passive; it is an active trust in God and His promises. It requires daily renewal and engagement with God's Word. <a href="/topical/t/the_shield_of_faith.htm">The Shield of Faith</a> Just as a Roman soldier's shield was large and protective, our faith should be comprehensive, covering all aspects of our lives against spiritual attacks. <a href="/topical/e/extinguishing_flaming_arrows.htm">Extinguishing Flaming Arrows</a> The "flaming arrows" represent doubts, temptations, and trials. Faith enables us to quench these attacks, preventing them from taking root in our hearts. <a href="/topical/f/faith_in_community.htm">Faith in Community</a> Roman soldiers often locked shields together for greater protection. Similarly, believers are called to support one another in faith, creating a strong community defense against the enemy. <a href="/topical/f/faith_and_obedience.htm">Faith and Obedience</a> True faith is demonstrated through obedience to God's commands. It is not merely belief but is evidenced by actions that align with God's will.<a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/ephesians/6.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(16) Above all.--Properly, over all, or besides all else. The shield here is the large heavy shield covering the whole body, in which the "fiery darts"--that is, the arrows, with the points made red hot, or wrapped in with burning tow (comp. <a href="/psalms/7-14.htm" title="Behold, he travails with iniquity, and has conceived mischief, and brought forth falsehood.">Psalm 7:14</a>; <a href="/psalms/120-4.htm" title="Sharp arrows of the mighty, with coals of juniper.">Psalm 120:4</a>)--may fix and burn themselves out without harm. St. Paul likens it to "faith." This, however, is neither the "faith in which we stand" (<a href="/2_corinthians/1-24.htm" title="Not for that we have dominion over your faith, but are helpers of your joy: for by faith you stand.">2Corinthians 1:24</a>), nor the energetic faith of Hebrews 11. It is the faith of patience and endurance, the almost passive faith, trusting in God's protection and submissive to His will, on which the darts of temptation, whether from fear, or from lust, or from doubt, fall harmless. The best commentary after all, on the words is found in Christian's conflict with Apollyon in the Pilgrim's Progress.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/ephesians/6.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 16. - Withal taking up the shield of faith. The θυξεός was a large oblong shield covering a great part of the body, not the ἀσπίς, smaller and more round. Faith, in its widest sense, constitutes this shield - faith in God as our Father, in Christ as our Redeemer, in the Spirit as our Sanctifier and Strengthener - faith in all the promises, and especially such promises as we find in Revelations 2. and 3. "to him that overcometh" (comp. promise to Ephesus, <a href="/revelation/2-7.htm">Revelation 2:7</a>) Wherewith ye shall be able to quench all the fiery darts of the evil one. "Fiery darts" were weapons tipped with inflammable materials, firebrands, curiously constructed, adapted to set on fire. Metaphorically, considerations darted into the mind inflaming lust, pride, revenge, or ether evil feelings, emanations from the great tempter, the evil one. That such considerations sometimes start up suddenly in the mind, against the deliberate desire, sometimes even in the middle of holy exercises, is the painful experience of every Christian, and must make him thankful for the shield on which they are quenched. An act of faith on Christ, placing the soul consciously in his presence, recalling his atoning love and grace, and the promises of the Spirit, will extinguish these fiery temptations. <a href="/commentaries/ephesians/6-16.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>In addition to 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. all [this], πᾶσιν (pasin) Adjective - Dative Neuter Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_3956.htm">Strong's 3956: </a> All, the whole, every kind of. Including all the forms of declension; apparently a primary word; all, any, every, the whole. take up ἀναλαβόντες (analabontes) Verb - Aorist Participle Active - Nominative Masculine 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 τὸν (ton) Article - Accusative Masculine 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. shield θυρεὸν (thyreon) Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2375.htm">Strong's 2375: </a> The heavy oblong Roman shield. From thura; a large shield. of faith, πίστεως (pisteōs) Noun - Genitive Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4102.htm">Strong's 4102: </a> Faith, belief, trust, confidence; fidelity, faithfulness. with 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. which ᾧ (hō) Personal / Relative Pronoun - Dative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3739.htm">Strong's 3739: </a> Who, which, what, that. you can δυνήσεσθε (dynēsesthe) Verb - Future Indicative Middle - 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. extinguish σβέσαι (sbesai) Verb - Aorist Infinitive Active <a href="/greek/strongs_4570.htm">Strong's 4570: </a> (a) I extinguish, quench, (b) I suppress, thwart. A prolonged form of an apparently primary verb; to extinguish. all πάντα (panta) Adjective - Accusative Neuter Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_3956.htm">Strong's 3956: </a> All, the whole, every kind of. Including all the forms of declension; apparently a primary word; all, any, every, the whole. the τὰ (ta) Article - Accusative Neuter Plural <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. flaming πεπυρωμένα (pepyrōmena) Verb - Perfect Participle Middle or Passive - Accusative Neuter Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_4448.htm">Strong's 4448: </a> From pur; to kindle, i.e. to be ignited, glow, be refined, or to be inflamed. arrows βέλη (belē) Noun - Accusative Neuter Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_956.htm">Strong's 956: </a> A missile, dart, javelin, arrow. From ballo; a missile, i.e. Spear or arrow. of the τοῦ (tou) Article - Genitive Masculine 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. evil one. πονηροῦ (ponērou) Adjective - Genitive Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4190.htm">Strong's 4190: </a> Evil, bad, wicked, malicious, slothful. <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/ephesians/6-16.htm">Ephesians 6:16 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/ephesians/6-16.htm">Ephesians 6:16 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/ephesians/6-16.htm">Ephesians 6:16 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/ephesians/6-16.htm">Ephesians 6:16 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/ephesians/6-16.htm">Ephesians 6:16 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/ephesians/6-16.htm">Ephesians 6:16 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/ephesians/6-16.htm">Ephesians 6:16 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/ephesians/6-16.htm">Ephesians 6:16 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/ephesians/6-16.htm">Ephesians 6:16 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/ephesians/6-16.htm">Ephesians 6:16 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/ephesians/6-16.htm">NT Letters: Ephesians 6:16 Above all taking up the shield (Ephes. 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