Ephesians 6:10-11

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge - Ephesians 6:11

Put: Ephesians 4:24, Romans 13:14, Colossians 3:10 the whole: Ephesians 6:13, Romans 13:12, 2 Corinthians 6:7, 2 Corinthians 10:4, 1 Thessalonians 5:8 able: Ephesians 6:13, Luke 14:29-Obadiah :, 1 Corinthians 10:13, Hebrews 7:25, Jude 1:24 the wiles: Ephesians 4:14,*Gr: Mark 13:22, 2 Corinthians 2:11, 2 Corinthians 4:4, 2 Corinthians 11:3, 2 Corinthians 11:13-Ezra :, 2 Thessalonians 2:9-1 Kings :, 1 Peter 5:8, 2 Peter 2:1-Leviticus :, Revelation 2:24, Revelation 12:9, Revelation 13:11-Ezra... read more

John Wesley

Wesley's Explanatory Notes - Ephesians 6:10

Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord, and in the power of his might.Brethren — This is the only place in this epistle where he uses this compellation. Soldiers frequently use it to each other in the field.Be strong — Nothing less will suffice for such a fight: to be weak, and remain so, is the way to perish.In the power of his might — A very uncommon expression, plainly denoting what great assistance we need as if his might would not do, it must be the powerful exertion of his might. read more

John Wesley

Wesley's Explanatory Notes - Ephesians 6:11

Put on the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil.Put on the whole armour of God — The Greek word means a complete suit of armour. Believers are said to put on the girdle, breastplate, shoes; to take the shield of faith, and sword of the Spirit.The whole armour — As if the armour would scarce do, it must be the whole armour. This is repeated, verse13, because of the strength and subtilty of our adversaries, and because of an "evil day" of sore trial... read more

Daniel Whedon

Whedon's Commentary on the Bible - Ephesians 6:10

Closing appeals, Ephesians 6:10-24. 10. Finally St. Paul, having finished his model Church, home Church included, now remembers that it is a militant Church. His Ephesians are the elect eternal of God; they have become so in conspicuous array against the Gentiles they have left; but they are to fight against apostate foes of God, who would conquer and capture them for a reprobate, instead of an elect, destiny. My brethren The only place, says Bengel, in which he calls them brethren; for... read more

Daniel Whedon

Whedon's Commentary on the Bible - Ephesians 6:11

11. Whole armour Our word panoply is the same with the beautiful Greek word πανοπλια , the sum total of a soldier’s offensive and defensive equipment. In this great battle, of which the stake is eternal life, every armour piece must be put on. Of God Not of earthly nor of metal make, but of celestial temper, from the divine armory, furnished for us by God himself. Wiles Stratagems, ambushes, and treacheries of a faith l ess old foe, who disregards honourable warfare. The devil... read more

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge - Ephesians 6:11

Wesley's Explanatory Notes - Ephesians 6:10

Wesley's Explanatory Notes - Ephesians 6:11

Whedon's Commentary on the Bible - Ephesians 6:10

Whedon's Commentary on the Bible - Ephesians 6:11

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