ephesians-6:10

Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible - Ephesians 6:10-20

The Armour of God and the Battle That Lies Ahead (6:10-20). Having given general teaching Paul now closes the letter with a reminder that we are in a spiritual battle and need to take the proper precautions. The letter opened with a description of God’s eternal action in redeeming His own, all brought about by His sovereign purpose, it ends with our responsibility to arm ourselves for battle against the Foe. We have our part to play too. read more

Arthur Peake

Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible - Ephesians 6:10-20

Ephesians 6:10-Proverbs : . The Spiritual Warrior and the Armour of God.— For the rest, the Christian must be strong in the Lord, equipped with God’ s armour, in face of the devil’ s wiles. He wrestles, not against mere human foes, but against the dæ monic powers and principalities who are the rulers of this dark and wicked world; against the evil spiritual agencies in the heavenly sphere. Against such, if he is to stand in the day of evil, his armour must indeed be the armour of God— his... read more

Matthew Poole

Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible - Ephesians 6:10

Be strong; or, strengthen yourselves; i.e. be courageous, and constant in the practice of your duty, against the devil and all his assaults. In the Lord: not in yourselves, but in the Lord Jesus Christ, in whom your strength lies, and from whom by faith you may obtain it: see Philippians 4:13; 2 Timothy 2:1. And in the power of his might; or mighty power, see Ephesians 1:19; q.d. Though your own strength be but weakness, yet Christ’s power is mighty, and he can communicate enough to you. read more

Joseph Exell

Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary - Ephesians 6:10-12

CRITICAL AND EXPLANATORY NOTESEphesians 6:10. Be strong in the Lord, and in the power of His might.—In Ephesians 1:19 the phrase “power of His might” is reversed. See note there.Ephesians 6:11. The whole armour.—“The panoply.” “A complete suit of armour.” The wiles of the devil.—A craftily designed plan of attack.Ephesians 6:12. For we wrestle.—We need not suppose a transference of the metaphor. It may describe the hand-to-hand fight in which equally matched opponents refuse to back an inch.... read more

William Nicoll

Sermon Bible Commentary - Ephesians 6:1-24

Ephesians 6:0 I. The Apostle compares the struggles of a Christian against the enemies of his soul to the warfare of a soldier against the enemies of his country. What are the spiritual truths, the Christian graces, typified by these outward weapons? (1) The Christian's girdle is truth. To be sincere and earnest in our purpose, to have the heart engaged in the work, and the will turned honestly to the love of Christ, is the great security for consistent perseverance in the warfare against His... read more

William Nicoll

Sermon Bible Commentary - Ephesians 6:10

Ephesians 6:10 Weakness. I. To the Christian human nature is not a poor, but an infinitely grand, thing; something from which not a little, but everything, may be expected; something which was made in the image of God, was assumed and glorified by God's own Son, has been the tabernacle of untold heroisms and saintly sufferings, and shall in the end be "renewed in knowledge and majesty after the image of Him who created it." So grand a thing as this can never find safety in weakness. It is a... read more

Charles Simeon

Charles Simeon's Horae Homileticae - Ephesians 6:10

DISCOURSE: 2125THE CHRISTIAN’S STRENGTHEphesians 6:10. Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord, and in the power of his might.THE Christian’s life is frequently represented in the Scriptures under the metaphor of a warfare. Christ is called “the Captain of his salvation [Note: Hebrews 2:10.];” and they who have enlisted under his banners, and “quit themselves like men,” “fighting the good fight of faith [Note: 1 Corinthians 16:13. 1 Timothy 6:12.],” and enduring cheerfully all the hardships... read more

Chuck Smith

Chuck Smith Bible Commentary - Ephesians 6:1-24

Chapter 6Now parent-child relationships,Children, obey your parents in the Lord: for this is right ( Ephesians 6:1 ).That "in the Lord" I think is important. If your parents are not godly and if your parents are demanding you to do things or requiring you to do things that are improper from a spiritual base, then I do not believe that obedience is required. But obey your parents in the Lord.There is the higher conscience to God, where we must obey God rather than man. If what is being required... read more

Joseph Sutcliffe

Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments - Ephesians 6:1-24

Ephesians 6:1-3 . Children, obey your parents, because they are your parents, who gave you birth, and nourished you with food and fond affection in all your tender years. Their age and experience qualify them to guide and command, and in all their domestic regulations they aim solely at your good. If you disobey them in their wise and just commands, you disobey the Lord, whom your parents represent. Therefore love them, as they love you; and honour them with reverence and filial obedience.... read more

Joseph Exell

The Biblical Illustrator - Ephesians 6:10

Ephesians 6:10Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord, and in the power of His might.Why strength is neededThere is good reason for our being so often advised in the Scriptures to “be strong.” Christian character has two sides. We cease to do evil. We also learn to do well. But doing well is impossible if we are not strong. The forces of evil are many and mighty. Life is short. The love of ease is deep rooted. Unless we are strong we effect nothing. Our lives shall be mere bundles of... read more

Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible - Ephesians 6:10-20

Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible - Ephesians 6:10-20

Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible - Ephesians 6:10

Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary - Ephesians 6:10-12

Sermon Bible Commentary - Ephesians 6:1-24

Sermon Bible Commentary - Ephesians 6:10

Charles Simeon's Horae Homileticae - Ephesians 6:10

Chuck Smith Bible Commentary - Ephesians 6:1-24

Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments - Ephesians 6:1-24

The Biblical Illustrator - Ephesians 6:10

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