Ephesians 6:12

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Ephesians 6:1-20

III. THE CHRISTIAN’S CONDUCT 4:1-6:20Practical application (chs. 4-6) now follows doctrinal instruction (chs. 1-3)."Now the apostle moves on from the new society to the new standards which are expected of it. So he turns from exposition to exhortation, from what God has done (in the indicative), to what we must be and do (in the imperative), from doctrine to duty, . . . from mind-stretching theology to its down-to-earth, concrete implications in everyday living." [Note: Stott, p. 146.] read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Ephesians 6:10-20

B. Spiritual warfare 6:10-20That this section is distinct from the five that precede it is evident from two facts. Paul introduced it differently, and the emphasis in it is on God’s resources. Earlier Paul urged the strengthening and growth of the body of Christ (Ephesians 4:12; Ephesians 4:16). Now he explained the need for this. The body is at war with a spiritual enemy. We do not just walk, but we also war."These two responsibilities (home and work on the one hand, and spiritual combat on... read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Ephesians 6:12

If we want to obey God and resist the devil, we are in for a struggle. It is not easy to become a mature Christian nor is it automatic. It takes diligent, sustained effort (cf. Philippians 2:12-13). This is part of our human responsibility in progressive sanctification.This struggle does not take place on the physical level primarily, though saying no to certain temptations may involve certain physical behavior. It is essentially warfare on the spiritual level with an enemy that we cannot see.... read more

John Darby

Darby's Synopsis of the New Testament - Ephesians 6:12

6:12 [power] (f-24) Or 'powers.' read more

John Dummelow

John Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible - Ephesians 6:1-24

Rules for the Family. The Christian’s Aemoue1-4. Second illustration of orderly subordination: the relation between children and parents.1. As before, those who have to obey and submit are taken first. Cp. in the Lord here with ’unto the Lord’ (Ephesians 5:22) and ’unto Christ’ (Ephesians 6:5). Right] both nature and the express Law of God enjoin it. 2. With promise] the first which is accompanied with a promise: cp. ’with the word’ (Ephesians 5:26). We might punctuate, ’the first commandment,... read more

Charles John Ellicott

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers - Ephesians 6:10-24

(6. Conclusion (Ephesians 6:10-24).(1) FINAL EXHORTATION to put on the whole armour of God, in order to stand fast in the struggle, not against flesh and blood, but against unearthly powers of evil (Ephesians 6:10-17).(2)SPECIAL DESIRE OF THEIR PRAYERS, as for themselves and for all men, so especially for St. Paul himself (Ephesians 6:18-20).(3) COMMENDATION OF TYCHICUS (Ephesians 6:21-22).(4) CLOSING SALUTATION (Ephesians 6:23-24).] read more

Charles John Ellicott

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers - Ephesians 6:12

(12) For we wrestle.—Properly, For our wrestling is. That there is a struggle, a “battle of life,” must be assumed at once by all who look at the world as it is; the question is whether it is against flesh and blood, or against a more unearthly power of evil.Flesh and blood.—Or rather (as perhaps also in Hebrews 2:14), blood and flesh. So in John 1:13, “Not of blood, nor of the will of the flesh.” In Matthew 16:17, 1 Corinthians 15:50, we have “flesh and blood.” The sense is clearly, as the... read more

William Nicoll

Expositor's Dictionary of Texts - Ephesians 6:1-24

The Canon of Conduct Ephesians 6:1 I. The Standard of Christianity. 'Right' is a law of conduct not based on accident or convenience; it arises out of the depths of eternity, and is comprehended in the depths of our nature. Duty is sublime, founded on eternal relationships; conscience is the index of the Divine and supernatural; right differs essentially from might; justice and convenience are terms wide asunder by the breadth of the heavens; righteousness is the law of the unchanging... read more

William Nicoll

Expositor's Bible Commentary - Ephesians 6:10-12

Chapter 28ON THE APPROACHING CONFLICTEphesians 6:10-20.THE FOES OF THE CHURCHEphesians 6:10-12We follow the Revised reading of the opening word of this paragraph, and the preferable rendering given by the Revisers in their margin. The adverb is the same that is found in Galatians 6:17 ("Henceforth let no man trouble me"); not that used in Philippians 3:1 and elsewhere ("Finally, my brethren," etc.). The copyists have conformed our text, seemingly, to the latter passage. We are recalled to the... read more

Arno Clemens Gaebelein

Arno Gaebelein's Annotated Bible - Ephesians 6:10-20

6. The Warfare and the Panoply of God CHAPTER 6:10-20 1. The warfare (Ephesians 6:10-12 ) 2. The panoply of God (Ephesians 6:13-20 ) Christian warfare or conflict is with the devil and his wiles, with the principalities, the powers, the rulers of the darkness of this world, and with the spiritual armies of wickedness in the heavenly places (literal translation). This revelation given here concerning the powers of darkness, the principalities, the rulers of the darkness of this world and... read more

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