Stand therefore, having girded your waist with truth, and having put on the breastplate of righteousness, Truth to Learn Truth and righteousness are two of the key pieces of our armor. Behind the Words “Stand” is translated from the Greek word histēmi, meaning “to stand.” It is expressed here...
Ephesians 6:13 – Prepare for Battle
Therefore take up the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against them in the evil day, and having done all, to stand. Truth to Learn We need to be prepared for spiritual battle at all times. Behind the Words Analambanō is the Greek word...
Ephesians 6:12 – Spiritual Wrestling Match
For our wrestling is not against flesh and blood, but against authorities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world system, against spiritual powers of evil in the heavenly places. Truth to Learn We are in a spiritual battle against powerful wickedness (but we are on the...
Ephesians 6:11 – Protective Armor
Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the methods of the devil. Truth to Learn We Christians need protective armor for our spiritual battles. Behind the Words “Put on” is translated from the verb enduō, which is made up of en,...
Ephesians 6:10 – Be Made Strong!
Finally, my brothers, be strengthened in the Lord and in the power of His strength. Truth to Learn Christians need to prepare for spiritual warfare. Behind the Words The word “finally” is translated from loipos, meaning “that which remains.” There is some variation in Greek manuscripts as to whether...
Ephesians 6:9 – God-Honoring Bosses
And you, masters, do the same things to them, giving up threatening, knowing that both their Master and yours is in heaven, and there is no partiality with Him. Truth to Learn Bosses are to do their job in a God-honoring way. Behind the Words The words “giving up”...
Ephesians 6:8 – Rewards, Temporal or Eternal?
knowing that whatever good anyone does, this he will receive from the Lord, whether he is a slave or free. Truth to Learn Living for God will produce eternal rewards from God. Behind the Words “Knowing” is from the Greek verb eidō, which means “to have seen with perception.”...
Ephesians 6:7 – Give Your Best!
serving with goodwill, as to the Lord, and not to men, Truth to Learn God gave us His best, so we should give Him our best. Behind the Words “serving” is translated from the Greek verb douleuō, which is derived from doulos (a bond servant or slave). Douleuō means...
Ephesians 6:6 – Jesus, Our Boss
not with eyeservice, as men-pleasers, but as servants of Christ, doing the will of God from the heart, Truth to Learn We are to work at our jobs as if our boss was Jesus himself. Behind the Words The Greek word translated “eyeservice” is ophthalmodouleia, which is composed of...
Ephesians 6:5 – Obedient to Masters
Servants, be obedient to those who are your masters according to the flesh, with fear and trembling, in singleness of heart, as to Christ; Truth to Learn Christians are to be respectful and obedient to their bosses. Behind the Words “Servants” is from the Greek word doulos, which refers...