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class="vheadingv"><b>Verse</b><a href="/bsb/ephesians/6.htm" class="clickchap" style="color:#001320" title="Click any translation name for full chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><span class="versiontext"><a href="/niv/ephesians/6.htm">New International Version</a></span><br />and with your feet fitted with the readiness that comes from the gospel of peace.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/ephesians/6.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />For shoes, put on the peace that comes from the Good News so that you will be fully prepared.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/ephesians/6.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />and, as shoes for your feet, having put on the readiness given by the gospel of peace.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/ephesians/6.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />and with your feet fitted with the readiness of the gospel of peace.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/blb/ephesians/6.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a></span><br />and having shod the feet with <i>the</i> readiness of the gospel of peace;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/ephesians/6.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />And your feet shod with the preparation of the gospel of peace;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/ephesians/6.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />and having shod your feet with the preparation of the gospel of peace;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/ephesians/6.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />and having strapped on your feet the preparation of the gospel of peace;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/ephesians/6.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />and having shod YOUR FEET WITH THE PREPARATION OF THE GOSPEL OF PEACE;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/ephesians/6.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />and having shod YOUR FEET WITH THE PREPARATION OF THE GOSPEL OF PEACE;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/ephesians/6.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />and having shod YOUR FEET WITH THE PREPARATION OF THE GOSPEL OF PEACE.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/ephesians/6.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />and having strapped on YOUR FEET THE GOSPEL OF PEACE IN PREPARATION [to face the enemy with firm-footed stability and the readiness produced by the good news].<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/ephesians/6.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />and your feet sandaled with readiness for the gospel of peace.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/ephesians/6.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />and your feet sandaled with readiness for the gospel of peace. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/ephesians/6.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />and having shod your feet with the preparation of the gospel of peace;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/ephesians/6.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />Your desire to tell the good news about peace should be like shoes on your feet. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/ephesians/6.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />and having shod your feet with the preparation of the gospel of peace;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/ephesians/6.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />Put on your shoes so that you are ready to spread the Good News that gives peace.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/ephesians/6.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />and as your shoes the readiness to announce the Good News of peace. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/ephesians/6.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />and being firm-footed in the gospel of peace.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/ephesians/6.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />by fitting your feet with the preparation that comes from the good news of peace,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/ephesians/6.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />and having fitted your feet with the preparation of the Good News of peace;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/ephesians/6.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />And your feet shod with the preparation of the gospel of peace;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wey/ephesians/6.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a></span><br />as well as the shoes of the Good News of peace-- a firm foundation for your feet.<div class="vheading2"><b>Majority Text Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/ephesians/6.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />and with your feet fitted with the readiness of the gospel of peace.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/ephesians/6.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />and having fitted your feet with the preparation of the Good News of peace, <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/ephesians/6.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />and having the feet shod in the preparation of the good news of peace;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/blb/ephesians/6.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a></span><br />and having shod the feet with <i>the</i> readiness of the gospel of peace;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/ephesians/6.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> and having the feet shod in the preparation of the good-news of the peace;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/ephesians/6.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And fastened under the feet in preparation of the good news of peace;<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/ephesians/6.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />And your feet shod with the preparation of the gospel of peace: <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/ephesians/6.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />and having feet which have been shod by the preparation of the Gospel of peace.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/ephesians/6.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />and your feet shod in readiness for the gospel of peace.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/ephesians/6.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />As shoes for your feet put on whatever will make you ready to proclaim the gospel of peace.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/ephesians/6.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />And have your feet shod with the preparation of the gospel of peace;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/aramaic-plain-english/ephesians/6.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a></span><br />And shoe your feet with the readiness of The Gospel of peace,<div class="vheading2"><b>NT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/anderson/ephesians/6.htm">Anderson New Testament</a></span><br />and having your feet shod with that preparation for defense supplied by the gospel of peace;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/godbey/ephesians/6.htm">Godbey New Testament</a></span><br />and being shod as to your feet with the preparation of the gospel of peace;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/haweis/ephesians/6.htm">Haweis New Testament</a></span><br />and underneath your feet shod with the preparation of the gospel of peace;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/mace/ephesians/6.htm">Mace New Testament</a></span><br />wing your feet with the gospel of peace:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wey/ephesians/6.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a></span><br />as well as the shoes of the Good News of peace-- a firm foundation for your feet.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/worrell/ephesians/6.htm">Worrell New Testament</a></span><br />and having shod your feet with the preparation of the Gospel of peace;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/worsley/ephesians/6.htm">Worsley New Testament</a></span><br />and having your feet shod with the preparation of the gospel of peace:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/ephesians/6-15.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/AfeSHen3sAQ?start=1198" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/ephesians/6.htm">The Armor of God</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">14</span>Stand firm then, with the belt of truth buckled around your waist, with the breastplate of righteousness arrayed, <span class="reftext">15</span><span class="highl"><a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">and</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tous (Art-AMP) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">with your</a> <a href="/greek/4228.htm" title="4228: podas (N-AMP) -- The foot. A primary word; a foot.">feet</a> <a href="/greek/5265.htm" title="5265: hypodēsamenoi (V-APM-NMP) -- From hupo and deo; to bind under one's feet, i.e. Put on shoes or sandals.">fitted</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/2091.htm" title="2091: hetoimasia (N-DFS) -- Foundation, firm footing; preparation, readiness. From hetoimazo; preparation.">the readiness</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tou (Art-GNS) -- 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/2098.htm" title="2098: euangeliou (N-GNS) -- From the same as euaggelizo; a good message, i.e. The gospel.">gospel</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/1515.htm" title="1515: eirēnēs (N-GFS) -- Probably from a primary verb eiro; peace; by implication, prosperity.">of peace.</a> </span> <span class="reftext">16</span>In addition to all this, take up the shield of faith, with which you can extinguish all the flaming arrows of the evil one.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/52-7.htm">Isaiah 52:7</a></span><br />How beautiful on the mountains are the feet of those who bring good news, who proclaim peace, who bring good tidings, who proclaim salvation, who say to Zion, “Your God reigns!”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/10-15.htm">Romans 10:15</a></span><br />And how can they preach unless they are sent? As it is written: “How beautiful are the feet of those who bring good news!”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/colossians/4-6.htm">Colossians 4:6</a></span><br />Let your speech always be gracious, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how to answer everyone.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_corinthians/5-18.htm">2 Corinthians 5:18-20</a></span><br />All this is from God, who reconciled us to Himself through Christ and gave us the ministry of reconciliation: / that God was reconciling the world to Himself in Christ, not counting men’s trespasses against them. And He has committed to us the message of reconciliation. / Therefore we are ambassadors for Christ, as though God were making His appeal through us. We implore you on behalf of Christ: Be reconciled to God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/5-9.htm">Matthew 5:9</a></span><br />Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called sons of God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/philippians/4-7.htm">Philippians 4:7</a></span><br />And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/14-27.htm">John 14:27</a></span><br />Peace I leave with you; My peace I give to you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled; do not be afraid.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/5-1.htm">Romans 5:1</a></span><br />Therefore, since we have been justified through faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_peter/3-15.htm">1 Peter 3:15</a></span><br />But in your hearts sanctify Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to give a defense to everyone who asks you the reason for the hope that is in you. But respond with gentleness and respect,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/1-79.htm">Luke 1:79</a></span><br />to shine on those who live in darkness and in the shadow of death, to guide our feet into the path of peace.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/10-36.htm">Acts 10:36</a></span><br />He has sent this message to the people of Israel, proclaiming the gospel of peace through Jesus Christ, who is Lord of all.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_thessalonians/3-16.htm">2 Thessalonians 3:16</a></span><br />Now may the Lord of peace Himself give you peace at all times and in every way. The Lord be with all of you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/29-11.htm">Psalm 29:11</a></span><br />The LORD gives His people strength; the LORD blesses His people with peace.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/9-6.htm">Isaiah 9:6</a></span><br />For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given, and the government will be upon His shoulders. And He will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/3-17.htm">Proverbs 3:17</a></span><br />All her ways are pleasant, and all her paths are peaceful.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">And your feet shod with the preparation of the gospel of peace;</p><p class="hdg">your.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/deuteronomy/33-25.htm">Deuteronomy 33:25</a></b></br> Thy shoes <i>shall be</i> iron and brass; and as thy days, <i>so shall</i> thy strength <i>be</i>.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/songs/7-1.htm">Song of Solomon 7:1</a></b></br> How beautiful are thy feet with shoes, O prince's daughter! the joints of thy thighs <i>are</i> like jewels, the work of the hands of a cunning workman.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/habakkuk/3-19.htm">Habakkuk 3:19</a></b></br> The LORD God <i>is</i> my strength, and he will make my feet like hinds' <i>feet</i>, and he will make me to walk upon mine high places. To the chief singer on my stringed instruments.</p><p class="hdg">the gospel.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/isaiah/52-7.htm">Isaiah 52:7</a></b></br> How beautiful upon the mountains are the feet of him that bringeth good tidings, that publisheth peace; that bringeth good tidings of good, that publisheth salvation; that saith unto Zion, Thy God reigneth!</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/romans/10-15.htm">Romans 10:15</a></b></br> And how shall they preach, except they be sent? as it is written, How beautiful are the feet of them that preach the gospel of peace, and bring glad tidings of good things!</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/2_corinthians/5-18.htm">2 Corinthians 5:18-21</a></b></br> And all things <i>are</i> of God, who hath reconciled us to himself by Jesus Christ, and hath given to us the ministry of reconciliation; … </p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/zechariah/11-15.htm">Equipment</a> <a href="/ephesians/1-22.htm">Feet</a> <a href="/ephesians/6-14.htm">Firm</a> <a href="/ephesians/4-16.htm">Fitted</a> <a href="/ephesians/2-20.htm">Foundation</a> <a href="/ephesians/3-8.htm">Glad</a> <a href="/ephesians/6-8.htm">Good</a> <a href="/ephesians/3-7.htm">Gospel</a> <a href="/ephesians/4-11.htm">News</a> <a href="/ephesians/4-3.htm">Peace</a> <a href="/ephesians/4-30.htm">Preparation</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/10-6.htm">Readiness</a> <a href="/ephesians/2-10.htm">Ready</a> <a href="/mark/6-9.htm">Shod</a> <a href="/acts/13-25.htm">Shoes</a> <a href="/ephesians/3-8.htm">Tidings</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/exodus/39-40.htm">Equipment</a> <a href="/1_timothy/5-10.htm">Feet</a> <a href="/philippians/1-27.htm">Firm</a> <a href="/2_timothy/3-17.htm">Fitted</a> <a href="/colossians/1-23.htm">Foundation</a> <a href="/ephesians/6-19.htm">Glad</a> <a href="/ephesians/6-19.htm">Good</a> <a href="/ephesians/6-19.htm">Gospel</a> <a href="/ephesians/6-19.htm">News</a> <a href="/ephesians/6-23.htm">Peace</a> <a href="/philippians/1-6.htm">Preparation</a> <a href="/2_peter/2-4.htm">Readiness</a> <a href="/1_thessalonians/2-8.htm">Ready</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/28-15.htm">Shod</a> <a href="/exodus/3-5.htm">Shoes</a> <a href="/ephesians/6-19.htm">Tidings</a><div class="vheading2">Ephesians 6</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/ephesians/6-1.htm">The duty of children toward their parents;</a></span><br><span class="reftext">5. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/ephesians/6-5.htm">of servants toward their masters.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">10. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/ephesians/6-10.htm">Our life is a warfare, not only against flesh and blood, but also spiritual enemies.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">13. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/ephesians/6-13.htm">The complete armor of a Christian;</a></span><br><span class="reftext">18. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/ephesians/6-18.htm">and how it ought to be used.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">21. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/ephesians/6-21.htm">Tychicus is commended.</a></span><br></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><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <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> <br /><br /> </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><b>and with your feet fitted</b><br>This phrase suggests preparation and readiness, drawing from the imagery of a soldier's footwear. In the Roman context, soldiers wore sandals known as caligae, which were designed for long marches and stability in battle. The metaphor implies that believers must be equipped and ready to stand firm in their faith. The concept of being "fitted" indicates a deliberate and secure preparation, emphasizing the importance of being grounded in one's beliefs.<p><b>with the readiness</b><br>Readiness here implies a state of being prepared and alert. In the broader biblical context, readiness is often associated with being prepared for spiritual battles and the return of Christ (<a href="/matthew/24-44.htm">Matthew 24:44</a>). This readiness is not passive but active, requiring constant vigilance and spiritual discipline. It suggests a proactive stance in spreading the gospel and defending one's faith.<p><b>of the gospel</b><br>The gospel, or "good news," is central to Christian doctrine, encapsulating the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ. It is the message of salvation and reconciliation with God. The gospel is not just a message to be believed but a truth to be lived out. In <a href="/romans/1-16.htm">Romans 1:16</a>, Paul describes the gospel as the power of God for salvation to everyone who believes. This underscores the transformative power of the gospel in the life of a believer.<p><b>of peace</b><br>Peace in this context refers to the peace that comes from reconciliation with God through Jesus Christ (<a href="/romans/5.htm">Romans 5:1</a>). It is both an inner tranquility and a relational harmony with others. This peace is a fulfillment of Old Testament prophecies, such as <a href="/isaiah/9-6.htm">Isaiah 9:6</a>, where the Messiah is called the "Prince of Peace." The peace of the gospel contrasts with the chaos and conflict of the world, offering a foundation for believers to stand firm in their faith.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/p/paul_the_apostle.htm">Paul the Apostle</a></b><br>The author of the letter to the Ephesians, writing to encourage and instruct the church in Ephesus.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/e/ephesus.htm">Ephesus</a></b><br>A major city in Asia Minor, known for its diverse culture and the Temple of Artemis. The Ephesian church was a significant early Christian community.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/r/roman_soldiers.htm">Roman Soldiers</a></b><br>The imagery of armor, including footwear, is drawn from the Roman soldiers, who were well-known for their military prowess and equipment.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_church_in_ephesus.htm">The Church in Ephesus</a></b><br>The recipients of the letter, a group of early Christians facing spiritual and cultural challenges.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_gospel_of_peace.htm">The Gospel of Peace</a></b><br>The message of reconciliation and salvation through Jesus Christ, central to Christian teaching and mission.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/the_readiness_of_the_gospel.htm">The Readiness of the Gospel</a></b><br>Believers are called to be prepared to share the gospel at all times. This readiness is akin to a soldier being prepared for battle.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_gospel_as_peace.htm">The Gospel as Peace</a></b><br>The gospel brings peace between God and humanity and among individuals. Christians are to be ambassadors of this peace.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/s/spiritual_footwear.htm">Spiritual Footwear</a></b><br>Just as Roman soldiers wore sturdy sandals for protection and mobility, Christians need the gospel to stand firm and move forward in their spiritual journey.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/a/active_proclamation.htm">Active Proclamation</a></b><br>The gospel of peace is not passive; it requires active sharing and living out of its principles in daily life.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/s/standing_firm_in_faith.htm">Standing Firm in Faith</a></b><br>The readiness provided by the gospel helps believers stand firm against spiritual challenges and opposition.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_ephesians_6.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Ephesians 6</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what's_the_gospel_of_peace's_message.htm">What is the core message of the Gospel of Peace?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_are_christian_weapons.htm">What are Christian Weapons?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_comprises_the_full_armor_of_god.htm">What comprises the Full Armor of God?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_tools_for_spiritual_battles.htm">What are the tools for spiritual battles?</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>(15) <span class= "bld">Shod with the preparation of the gospel</span> <span class= "bld">of peace.</span>--This passage is one which even to the Greek interpreters (see Chrysostom) was obscure. What is "the preparation of the gospel of peace"? (1) It has seemed to many natural to illustrate this phrase by the celebrated passage (<a href="/isaiah/52-7.htm" title="How beautiful on the mountains are the feet of him that brings good tidings, that publishes peace; that brings good tidings of good, that publishes salvation; that said to Zion, Your God reigns!">Isaiah 52:7</a>; <a href="/romans/10-15.htm" title="And how shall they preach, except they be sent? as it is written, How beautiful are the feet of them that preach the gospel of peace, and bring glad tidings of good things!">Romans 10:15</a>), "How beautiful are the feet of them that preach the gospel of peace"; and to interpret, "shod in (or, <span class= "ital">for</span>) preparing the way of the gospel of peace." But this is inappropriate to the whole context; for each piece of armour is a quality, and not a function. (2) Again, the word rendered "preparation," is found nowhere else in the New Testament; in the LXX. we find it used in its most obvious sense of "preparedness" or "readiness" (as in <a href="/psalms/10-17.htm" title="LORD, you have heard the desire of the humble: you will prepare their heart, you will cause your ear to hear:">Psalm 10:17</a>, "preparedness of heart," and <a href="/nehemiah/2-3.htm" title="And said to the king, Let the king live for ever: why should not my countenance be sad, when the city, the place of my fathers' sepulchers, lies waste, and the gates thereof are consumed with fire?">Nehemiah 2:3</a>); but this sense will not suit the passage, for "readiness of the gospel of peace" is hardly intelligible, and certainly is not a quality of the soul. (3) We come therefore, at last, to a derivative and improper sense, which, however, is most frequently used in the LXX., viz., "foundation" or "base," as in <a href="/daniel/11-7.htm" title="But out of a branch of her roots shall one stand up in his estate, which shall come with an army, and shall enter into the fortress of the king of the north, and shall deal against them, and shall prevail:">Daniel 11:7</a>; <a href="/ezra/2-6.htm" title="The children of Pahathmoab, of the children of Jeshua and Joab, two thousand eight hundred and twelve.">Ezra 2:6</a>; <a href="/ezra/3-3.htm" title="And they set the altar on his bases; for fear was on them because of the people of those countries: and they offered burnt offerings thereon to the LORD, even burnt offerings morning and evening.">Ezra 3:3</a>; <a href="/zechariah/5-10.htm" title="Then said I to the angel that talked with me, Where do these bear the ephah?">Zechariah 5:10</a>; <a href="/psalms/88-14.htm" title="LORD, why cast you off my soul? why hide you your face from me?">Psalm 88:14</a>. The context certainly suggests that we should explain the word here by this last Hellenistic use, as signifying simply the "footing" or "basis." The <span class= "ital">calig?, </span>or sandals, of the Roman soldiers were heavy sandals studded with hobnails, to give a secure foothold to those who would stand firm. St. Paul identifies these with the firm "footing of the gospel of peace." Clearly the word "peace" is here emphatic. The gospel is looked upon as the declaration of "peace on earth, goodwill towards men." The firm stand on this message is the firm assurance of God's love. In this, and this alone, we stand. No doubt, this is in some sense faith, but faith of a wholly different character from the defensive faith of the next verse. . . . <div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/ephesians/6.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 15.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">And having shod your feet with the preparation of the gospel of peace.</span> The metaphor becomes somewhat difficult to follow; the feet have to be shod or armed as with military sandals, and the sandal is the <span class="greek">ἑτοιμασία</span>, or preparedness of, or caused by, the gospel of peace. The idea seems to be that the mind is to be steadied, kept from fear and flutter, by means of the good news of peace - the good news that we are at peace with God; and "if God be for us, who can be against us?" The Roman sandal was furnished with nails that gripped the ground firmly, even when it was sloping or slippery; so the good news of peace keeps us upright and firm. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/ephesians/6-15.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div><span class="word">and</span><br /><span class="grk">καὶ</span> <span class="translit">(kai)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunction<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> </span><span class="str2">And, even, also, namely. </span><br /><br /><span class="word">[with your]</span><br /><span class="grk">τοὺς</span> <span class="translit">(tous)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article - Accusative Masculine Plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> </span><span class="str2">The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">feet</span><br /><span class="grk">πόδας</span> <span class="translit">(podas)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - Accusative Masculine Plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_4228.htm">Strong's 4228: </a> </span><span class="str2">The foot. A primary word; a 'foot'.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">fitted</span><br /><span class="grk">ὑποδησάμενοι</span> <span class="translit">(hypodēsamenoi)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Aorist Participle Middle - Nominative Masculine Plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_5265.htm">Strong's 5265: </a> </span><span class="str2">From hupo and deo; to bind under one's feet, i.e. Put on shoes or sandals.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">with</span><br /><span class="grk">ἐν</span> <span class="translit">(en)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_1722.htm">Strong's 1722: </a> </span><span class="str2">In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; 'in, ' at, on, by, etc.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">[the] readiness</span><br /><span class="grk">ἑτοιμασίᾳ</span> <span class="translit">(hetoimasia)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - Dative Feminine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_2091.htm">Strong's 2091: </a> </span><span class="str2">Foundation, firm footing; preparation, readiness. From hetoimazo; preparation.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of the</span><br /><span class="grk">τοῦ</span> <span class="translit">(tou)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article - Genitive Neuter Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> </span><span class="str2">The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">gospel</span><br /><span class="grk">εὐαγγελίου</span> <span class="translit">(euangeliou)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - Genitive Neuter Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_2098.htm">Strong's 2098: </a> </span><span class="str2">From the same as euaggelizo; a good message, i.e. The gospel.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of peace.</span><br /><span class="grk">εἰρήνης</span> <span class="translit">(eirēnēs)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - Genitive Feminine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_1515.htm">Strong's 1515: </a> </span><span class="str2">Probably from a primary verb eiro; peace; by implication, prosperity.</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/ephesians/6-15.htm">Ephesians 6:15 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/ephesians/6-15.htm">Ephesians 6:15 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/ephesians/6-15.htm">Ephesians 6:15 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/ephesians/6-15.htm">Ephesians 6:15 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/ephesians/6-15.htm">Ephesians 6:15 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/ephesians/6-15.htm">Ephesians 6:15 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/ephesians/6-15.htm">Ephesians 6:15 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/ephesians/6-15.htm">Ephesians 6:15 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/ephesians/6-15.htm">Ephesians 6:15 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/ephesians/6-15.htm">Ephesians 6:15 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/ephesians/6-15.htm">NT Letters: Ephesians 6:15 And having fitted your feet (Ephes. 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