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James Bible</a> Put on the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil. <a href="/nkjv/ephesians/6.htm">New King James Version</a> Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil. <a href="/nasb_/ephesians/6.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> Put on the full armor of God, so that you will be able to stand firm against the schemes of the devil. <a href="/nasb/ephesians/6.htm">NASB 1995</a> Put on the full armor of God, so that you will be able to stand firm against the schemes of the devil. <a href="/nasb77/ephesians/6.htm">NASB 1977 </a> Put on the full armor of God, that you may be able to stand firm against the schemes of the devil. <a href="/lsb/ephesians/6.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> Put on the full armor of God, so that you will be able to stand firm against the schemes of the devil. <a href="/amp/ephesians/6.htm">Amplified Bible</a> Put on the full armor of God [for His precepts are like the splendid armor of a heavily-armed soldier], so that you may be able to [successfully] stand up against all the schemes and the strategies and the deceits of the devil. <a href="/csb/ephesians/6.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> Put on the full armor of God so that you can stand against the schemes of the devil. <a href="/hcsb/ephesians/6.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> Put on the full armor of God so that you can stand against the tactics of the Devil. <a href="/asv/ephesians/6.htm">American Standard Version</a> Put on the whole armor of God, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil. <a href="/cev/ephesians/6.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> Put on all the armor that God gives, so you can defend yourself against the devil's tricks. <a href="/erv/ephesians/6.htm">English Revised Version</a> Put on the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil. <a href="/gwt/ephesians/6.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> Put on all the armor that God supplies. In this way you can take a stand against the devil's strategies. <a href="/gnt/ephesians/6.htm">Good News Translation</a> Put on all the armor that God gives you, so that you will be able to stand up against the Devil's evil tricks. <a href="/isv/ephesians/6.htm">International Standard Version</a> Put on the whole armor of God so that you may be able to stand firm against the devil's strategies. <a href="/msb/ephesians/6.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> Put on the full armor of God, so that you can make your stand against the devil?s schemes. <a href="/net/ephesians/6.htm">NET Bible</a> Clothe yourselves with the full armor of God so that you may be able to stand against the schemes of the devil. <a href="/nheb/ephesians/6.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the schemes of the devil. <a href="/wbt/ephesians/6.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> Put on the whole armor of God, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil. <a href="/wey/ephesians/6.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> Put on the complete armour of God, so as to be able to stand firm against all the stratagems of the Devil. <a href="/web/ephesians/6.htm">World English Bible</a> Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/ephesians/6.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> put on the whole armor of God, so you are able to stand against the schemes of the Devil, <a href="/blb/ephesians/6.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> Put on the complete armor of God, for you to be able to stand against the schemes of the devil, <a href="/ylt/ephesians/6.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> put on the whole armour of God, for your being able to stand against the wiles of the devil, <a href="/slt/ephesians/6.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> Put on the complete armor of God, for you to be able to stand against the artifices of the accuser.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/ephesians/6.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> Put you on the armour of God, that you may be able to stand against the deceits of the devil. <a href="/cpdv/ephesians/6.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> Be clothed in the armor of God, so that you may be able to stand against the treachery of the devil. <a href="/nabre/ephesians/6.htm">New American Bible</a> Put on the armor of God so that you may be able to stand firm against the tactics of the devil. <a href="/nrsvce/ephesians/6.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> Put on the whole armor of God, so that you may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/ephesians/6.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil. <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/ephesians/6.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> And put on all the armor of God, so that you can stand against the strategies of The Devil.<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/ephesians/6.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand firm against the wiles of the devil: <a href="/godbey/ephesians/6.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> Put on the panoply of God, that you may be able to stand against the methods of the devil, <a href="/haweis/ephesians/6.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> Be clothed in the panoply of God, that we may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil. <a href="/mace/ephesians/6.htm">Mace New Testament</a> put on the set of divine armour, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil. <a href="/wey/ephesians/6.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> Put on the complete armour of God, so as to be able to stand firm against all the stratagems of the Devil. <a href="/worrell/ephesians/6.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> Put on the whole armor of God, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the Devil; <a href="/worsley/ephesians/6.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> Put on the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the Devil. <a href="/parallel/ephesians/6-11.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=1154" 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> 10Finally, be strong in the Lord and in His mighty power. 11<a href="/greek/1746.htm" title="1746: endysasthe (V-AMM-2P) -- To put on, clothe (another). From en and duno; to invest with clothing.">Put on</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/4314.htm" title="4314: pros (Prep) -- To, towards, with. A strengthened form of pro; a preposition of direction; forward to, i.e. Toward.">so that</a> <a href="/greek/4771.htm" title="4771: hymas (PPro-A2P) -- You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou.">you</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: to (Art-ANS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/1410.htm" title="1410: dynasthai (V-PNM/P) -- (a) I am powerful, have (the) power, (b) I am able, I can. Of uncertain affinity; to be able or possible.">can</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.">make your stand</a> <a href="/greek/4314.htm" title="4314: pros (Prep) -- To, towards, with. A strengthened form of pro; a preposition of direction; forward to, i.e. Toward.">against</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tas (Art-AFP) -- 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/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/1228.htm" title="1228: diabolou (Adj-GMS) -- From diaballo; a traducer; specially, Satan.">devil’s</a> <a href="/greek/3180.htm" title="3180: methodeias (N-AFP) -- From a compound of meta and hodeuo; travelling over, i.e. Travesty.">schemes.</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.…<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/10-3.htm">2 Corinthians 10:3-5</a> For though we live in the flesh, we do not wage war according to the flesh. / 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="/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="/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="/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="/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="/colossians/3-12.htm">Colossians 3:12-14</a> Therefore, as the elect of God, holy and beloved, clothe yourselves with hearts of compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience. / Bear with one another and forgive any complaint you may have against someone else. Forgive as the Lord forgave you. / And over all these virtues put on love, which is the bond of perfect unity. <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="/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_john/5-4.htm">1 John 5:4-5</a> because everyone born of God overcomes the world. And this is the victory that has overcome the world: our faith. / Who then overcomes the world? Only he who believes that Jesus is the Son of God. <a href="/2_thessalonians/3-3.htm">2 Thessalonians 3:3</a> But the Lord is faithful, and He will strengthen you and guard you from the evil one. <a href="/1_samuel/17-45.htm">1 Samuel 17:45-47</a> But David said to the Philistine, “You come against me with sword and spear and javelin, but I come against you in the name of the LORD of Hosts, the God of the armies of Israel, whom you have defied. / This day the LORD will deliver you into my hand. This day I will strike you down, cut off your head, and give the carcasses of the Philistine army to the birds of the air and the creatures of the earth. Then the whole world will know that there is a God in Israel. / And all those assembled here will know that it is not by sword or spear that the LORD saves; for the battle is the LORD’s, and He will give all of you into our hands.” <a href="/zechariah/4-6.htm">Zechariah 4:6</a> So he said to me, “This is the word of the LORD to Zerubbabel: Not by might nor by power, but by My Spirit, says the LORD of Hosts.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil.Put.<a href="/ephesians/4-24.htm">Ephesians 4:24</a> And that ye put on the new man, which after God is created in righteousness and true holiness.<a href="/romans/13-14.htm">Romans 13:14</a> But put ye on the Lord Jesus Christ, and make not provision for the flesh, to fulfil the lusts thereof.<a href="/colossians/3-10.htm">Colossians 3:10</a> And have put on the new man, which is renewed in knowledge after the image of him that created him:the whole.<a href="/ephesians/6-13.htm">Ephesians 6:13</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="/romans/13-12.htm">Romans 13:12</a> The night is far spent, the day is at hand: let us therefore cast off the works of darkness, and let us put on the armour of light.<a href="/2_corinthians/6-7.htm">2 Corinthians 6:7</a> By the word of truth, by the power of God, by the armour of righteousness on the right hand and on the left,able.<a href="/ephesians/6-13.htm">Ephesians 6:13</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="/luke/14-29.htm">Luke 14:29-31</a> Lest haply, after he hath laid the foundation, and is not able to finish it, all that behold it begin to mock him, … <a href="/1_corinthians/10-13.htm">1 Corinthians 10:13</a> There hath no temptation taken you but such as is common to man: but God is faithful, who will not suffer you to be tempted above that ye are able; but will with the temptation also make a way to escape, that ye may be able to bear it.the wiles.<a href="/ephesians/4-14.htm">Ephesians 4:14</a> That we henceforth be no more children, tossed to and fro, and carried about with every wind of doctrine, by the sleight of men, and cunning craftiness, whereby they lie in wait to deceive;<a href="/mark/13-22.htm">Mark 13:22</a> For false Christs and false prophets shall rise, and shall shew signs and wonders, to seduce, if it were possible, even the elect.<a href="/2_corinthians/2-11.htm">2 Corinthians 2:11</a> Lest Satan should get an advantage of us: for we are not ignorant of his devices.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/ephesians/3-20.htm">Able</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/6-7.htm">Armor</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/6-7.htm">Armour</a> <a href="/ephesians/5-27.htm">Complete</a> <a href="/ephesians/4-14.htm">Deceits</a> <a href="/ephesians/4-27.htm">Devil</a> <a href="/1_john/3-10.htm">Devil's</a> <a href="/ephesians/5-16.htm">Evil</a> <a href="/galatians/5-1.htm">Firm</a> <a href="/ephesians/5-27.htm">Full</a> <a href="/ephesians/6-6.htm">God's</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/14-7.htm">Instruments</a> <a href="/ephesians/6-13.htm">Panoply</a> <a href="/ephesians/4-1.htm">Position</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/2-11.htm">Schemes</a> <a href="/galatians/5-1.htm">Stand</a> <a href="/daniel/8-23.htm">Stratagems</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/10-3.htm">War</a> <a href="/ephesians/4-16.htm">Whole</a> <a href="/ephesians/4-14.htm">Wiles</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/ephesians/6-13.htm">Able</a> <a href="/ephesians/6-13.htm">Armor</a> <a href="/ephesians/6-13.htm">Armour</a> <a href="/ephesians/6-13.htm">Complete</a> <a href="/1_peter/2-1.htm">Deceits</a> <a href="/1_timothy/3-6.htm">Devil</a> <a href="/1_timothy/3-7.htm">Devil's</a> <a href="/ephesians/6-13.htm">Evil</a> <a href="/ephesians/6-14.htm">Firm</a> <a href="/philippians/1-9.htm">Full</a> <a href="/ephesians/6-17.htm">God's</a> <a href="/genesis/4-21.htm">Instruments</a> <a href="/ephesians/6-13.htm">Panoply</a> <a href="/ephesians/6-22.htm">Position</a> <a href="/exodus/21-14.htm">Schemes</a> <a href="/ephesians/6-13.htm">Stand</a> <a href="/daniel/8-23.htm">Stratagems</a> <a href="/colossians/1-21.htm">War</a> <a href="/ephesians/6-13.htm">Whole</a> <a href="/numbers/25-18.htm">Wiles</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'; 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The imagery of armor is drawn from the Roman soldier, familiar to the Ephesians due to the Roman presence in their city. The "full armor" suggests completeness, indicating that every piece is essential for protection. This metaphorical armor includes truth, righteousness, the gospel of peace, faith, salvation, and the Word of God, as detailed in the following verses. The call to "put on" implies an active, intentional effort, reflecting the believer's responsibility to engage in spiritual warfare.so that you can make your stand The phrase "make your stand" conveys the idea of holding one's ground firmly. In the context of spiritual warfare, it suggests resilience and steadfastness in the face of opposition. The Greek term used here, "histemi," implies standing firm and immovable. This echoes the biblical theme of perseverance found in passages like <a href="/james/1-12.htm">James 1:12</a> and <a href="/1_corinthians/16-13.htm">1 Corinthians 16:13</a>, where believers are encouraged to remain steadfast in their faith.against the devil’s schemes The "devil's schemes" refer to the various strategies and deceptions employed by Satan to undermine the faith and effectiveness of believers. The term "schemes" suggests cunning and craftiness, highlighting the subtlety of spiritual attacks. This aligns with other scriptural warnings about the devil's tactics, such as <a href="/1_peter/5-8.htm">1 Peter 5:8</a>, which describes him as a prowling lion seeking to devour. The passage underscores the reality of spiritual warfare and the need for vigilance and discernment.<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 pagan worship and the Temple of Artemis. 3. <a href="/topical/t/the_devil.htm">The Devil</a> Referred to as the adversary in Christian theology, the devil is seen as the embodiment of evil and the primary opponent of God and His people. 4. <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 stand firm against spiritual challenges. 5. <a href="/topical/s/spiritual_warfare.htm">Spiritual Warfare</a> The ongoing battle between the forces of good and evil, often depicted in the New Testament as a struggle not against flesh and blood but against spiritual forces.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/u/understanding_the_armor.htm">Understanding the Armor</a> Recognize that the "full armor of God" is a comprehensive set of spiritual tools provided by God to protect and empower believers in their daily lives. <a href="/topical/t/the_reality_of_spiritual_warfare.htm">The Reality of Spiritual Warfare</a> Acknowledge that spiritual warfare is a real and present aspect of the Christian life, requiring vigilance and preparedness. <a href="/topical/s/standing_firm.htm">Standing Firm</a> Emphasize the importance of standing firm in faith, using the armor of God to resist the devil's schemes and remain steadfast in the truth. <a href="/topical/d/daily_preparation.htm">Daily Preparation</a> Encourage believers to "put on" the armor daily through prayer, scripture reading, and reliance on the Holy Spirit. <a href="/topical/c/community_support.htm">Community Support</a> Highlight the role of the Christian community in supporting one another in spiritual battles, providing encouragement and accountability.<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/is_'armor_of_god'_protection_provable.htm">Ephesians 6:11: Are believers truly protected by metaphorical “armor of God,” and how can that be proven or disproven empirically? </a> <a href="/q/how_can_i_improve_my_prayer_life_today.htm">What are the schemes of the devil?</a> <a href="/q/what_means_'not_ignorant_of_satan's_devices'.htm">What does "Not Ignorant of Satan's Devices" mean?</a> <a href="/q/how_does_god_protect_believers.htm">How does God provide protection to believers?</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>(11) Put on the whole armour.--The special emphasis in this verse is on "the whole armour," or "panoply" (a word only used here and in <a href="/luke/11-22.htm" title="But when a stronger than he shall come on him, and overcome him, he takes from him all his armor wherein he trusted, and divides his spoils.">Luke 11:22</a>); not mainly on its strength or its brightness, as "armour of light" (comp. <a href="/romans/13-12.htm" title="The night is far spent, the day is at hand: let us therefore cast off the works of darkness, and let us put on the armor of light.">Romans 13:12</a>), but on its completeness, providing against all "the wiles" and "all the fiery darts" of the Evil One, leaving no one point unguarded by a carelessness which may be fatal on all. In this it accords well with the general completeness and harmony of idea so characteristic of this Epistle.To put on the "armour of God"--given us, that is, by God--is declared (by comparison of <a href="/romans/13-12.htm" title="The night is far spent, the day is at hand: let us therefore cast off the works of darkness, and let us put on the armor of light.">Romans 13:12</a>; <a href="/romans/13-14.htm" title="But put you on the Lord Jesus Christ, and make not provision for the flesh, to fulfill the lusts thereof.">Romans 13:14</a>) to be to "put on the Lord Jesus Christ." Hence its completeness corresponds to the divine perfection of His true humanity. We are "to grow up unto Him in all things" (<a href="/ephesians/4-15.htm" title="But speaking the truth in love, may grow up into him in all things, which is the head, even Christ:">Ephesians 4:15</a>), to put on His image in all the harmony of "truth" and "righteousness," of "peace" and "faith," to receive and use His "salvation" and wield the spiritual energy of His "Word." . . . <div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/ephesians/6.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 11. - Put on the entire amour of God. Chained to a soldier, the apostle's mind would go forth naturally to the subject of amour and warfare. Put on amour, for life is a battle-field; not a scene of soft enjoyment and ease, but of hard conflict, with foes within and without; put on the amour of God, provided by him for your protection and for aggression too, for it is good, well-adapted for your use, - God has thought of you, and has sent his amour for you; put on the whole amour of God, for each part of you needs to be protected, and you need suitable weapons for assailing all your foes. That ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil. Our chief enemy does not engage us in open warfare, but deals in wiles and stratagems, which need to be watched against and prepared for with peculiar care. <a href="/commentaries/ephesians/6-11.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>Put on ἐνδύσασθε (endysasthe) Verb - Aorist Imperative Middle - 2nd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_1746.htm">Strong's 1746: </a> To put on, clothe (another). From en and duno; to invest with clothing. 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 πρὸς (pros) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_4314.htm">Strong's 4314: </a> To, towards, with. A strengthened form of pro; a preposition of direction; forward to, i.e. Toward. you ὑμᾶς (hymas) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Accusative 2nd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_4771.htm">Strong's 4771: </a> You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou. can δύνασθαι (dynasthai) Verb - Present Infinitive Middle or Passive <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. make your 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. against πρὸς (pros) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_4314.htm">Strong's 4314: </a> To, towards, with. A strengthened form of pro; a preposition of direction; forward to, i.e. Toward. the τὰς (tas) Article - Accusative Feminine 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. devil’s διαβόλου (diabolou) Adjective - Genitive Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1228.htm">Strong's 1228: </a> From diaballo; a traducer; specially, Satan. schemes. μεθοδείας (methodeias) Noun - Accusative Feminine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_3180.htm">Strong's 3180: </a> From a compound of meta and hodeuo; travelling over, i.e. Travesty. <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/ephesians/6-11.htm">Ephesians 6:11 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/ephesians/6-11.htm">Ephesians 6:11 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/ephesians/6-11.htm">Ephesians 6:11 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/ephesians/6-11.htm">Ephesians 6:11 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/ephesians/6-11.htm">Ephesians 6:11 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/ephesians/6-11.htm">Ephesians 6:11 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/ephesians/6-11.htm">Ephesians 6:11 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/ephesians/6-11.htm">Ephesians 6:11 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/ephesians/6-11.htm">Ephesians 6:11 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/ephesians/6-11.htm">Ephesians 6:11 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/ephesians/6-11.htm">NT Letters: Ephesians 6:11 Put on the whole armor of God (Ephes. 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