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Ephesians 6

BSB·24 verses ·New Testament
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1Childrenτέκναtekna — child; offspring; son or daughterG5043 — Full Word Study →, obeyὑπακούετεhypakouete — to obey, to listen and complyG5219 — Full Word Study → yourὑμῶνhymōn — You (singular or plural pronoun)G4771 — Full Word Study → parentsγονεῦσινgoneusin — parent, father or motherG1118 — Full Word Study → inἐνen — in, on, among, at, by means ofG1722 — Full Word Study → the Lord, forγάρgar — for, because, since (causal/explanatory conjunction)G1063 — Full Word Study → thisτοῦτοtouto — This one; he, she, it; that person or thingG3778 — Full Word Study → isἐστινestin — to exist, to be, am/is/areG1510 — Full Word Study → rightδίκαιονdikaion — righteous, just, morally uprightG1342 — Full Word Study →. 2HonorΤίμαTima — to honor, respect, or show deference toG5091 — Full Word Study → yourσουsou — You (singular or plural pronoun)G4771 — Full Word Study → fatherπατέραpatera — father; male parent; ancestorG3962 — Full Word Study → andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → motherμητέραmētera — mother; female parentG3384 — Full Word Study →(whichἥτιςhētis — whoever, whichever, the one whoG3748 — Full Word Study → isἐστὶνestin — to exist, to be, am/is/areG1510 — Full Word Study → the firstπρώτηprōtē — First in order, rank, or importance; chief, foremostG4413 — Full Word Study → commandmentἐντολὴentolē — A command or authoritative instructionG1785 — Full Word Study → withἐνen — in, on, among, at, by means ofG1722 — Full Word Study → a promise)ἐπαγγελίᾳepangelia — A solemn declaration or pledge of something to comeG1860 — Full Word Study →, 3thatἽναHina — in order that; so that; to the intent thatG2443 — Full Word Study → it may goγένηταιgenētai — to become, come into being, happenG1096 — Full Word Study → wellεὖeu — well, rightly, properly, or well doneG2095 — Full Word Study → with youσοιsoi — You (singular or plural pronoun)G4771 — Full Word Study → and that you may haveἔσῃesē — to exist, to be, am/is/areG1510 — Full Word Study → a long lifeμακροχρόνιοςmakrochronios — to live long, prolong life, extend one's daysG3118 — Full Word Study → onἐπὶepi — upon, on, over, againstG1909 — Full Word Study → theτῆςtēs — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → earthγῆςgēs — earth, land, ground, worldG1093 — Full Word Study →.” 4Fathersπατέρεςpateres — father; male parent; ancestorG3962 — Full Word Study →, do not provokeπαροργίζετεparorgizete — to provoke to anger, make angryG3949 — Full Word Study → yourὑμῶνhymōn — You (singular or plural pronoun)G4771 — Full Word Study → children to wrath; insteadἀλλὰalla — but, yet, rather, on the other handG235 — Full Word Study →, bring them upἐκτρέφετεektrephete — To nourish, rear, or bring upG1625 — Full Word Study → inἐνen — in, on, among, at, by means ofG1722 — Full Word Study → the discipline andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → instructionνουθεσίᾳnouthesia — Admonition; cautionary instruction or warningG3559 — Full Word Study → of the Lord. 5Slavesδοῦλοιdouloi — Slave; servant in bondage or serviceG1401 — Full Word Study →, obeyὑπακούετεhypakouete — to obey, to listen and complyG5219 — Full Word Study → your earthlyκατὰkata — according to, down along, againstG2596 — Full Word Study → mastersκυρίοιςkyriois — Lord; master; one who has authority or ownershipG2962 — Full Word Study → withμετὰmeta — with, after, among, followingG3326 — Full Word Study → respectφόβουphobou — Fear, terror, or reverent aweG5401 — Full Word Study → andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → fearτρόμουtromou — trembling, quaking, fear-induced shakingG5156 — Full Word Study → and sincerityἁπλότητιhaplotēti — Sincerity, generosity, or single-heartednessG572 — Full Word Study → ofτῆςtēs — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → heartκαρδίαςkardias — heart; center of emotion, will, and moral characterG2588 — Full Word Study →, just asὡςhōs — as, like, when, in the manner thatG5613 — Full Word Study → you would obey ChristΧριστῷChristō — The Anointed OneG5547 — Full Word Study →. 6And do this not only to please themἀνθρωπάρεσκοιanthrōpareskoi — One who seeks to please people rather than GodG441 — Full Word Study → while they are watchingὀφθαλμοδουλίανophthalmodoulian — work done only when being watched; superficial serviceG3787 — Full Word Study →, butἀλλ’all’ — but, yet, rather, on the other handG235 — Full Word Study → asὡςhōs — as, like, when, in the manner thatG5613 — Full Word Study → servants ofδοῦλοιdouloi — Slave; servant in bondage or serviceG1401 — Full Word Study → ChristΧριστοῦChristou — The Anointed OneG5547 — Full Word Study →, doingποιοῦντεςpoiountes — to do, make, perform, or accomplishG4160 — Full Word Study → theτὸto — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → willθέλημαthelēma — will, desire, purpose, wishG2307 — Full Word Study → of GodΘεοῦTheou — God, the Divine BeingG2316 — Full Word Study → fromἐκek — out from, out of, from withinG1537 — Full Word Study → your heart. 7Serveδουλεύοντεςdouleuontes — to serve as a slave; to be in bondageG1398 — Full Word Study → withμετ’met’ — with, after, among, followingG3326 — Full Word Study → good willεὐνοίαςeunoias — Goodwill, benevolence, favorable dispositionG2133 — Full Word Study →, asὡςhōs — as, like, when, in the manner thatG5613 — Full Word Study → to theτῷtō — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → LordΚυρίῳKyriō — Lord; master; one who has authority or ownershipG2962 — Full Word Study → andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → notοὐκouk — No, not, negation particleG3756 — Full Word Study → to menἀνθρώποιςanthrōpois — human being, man, personG444 — Full Word Study →, 8because you knowεἰδότεςeidotes — to see, perceive, understand, knowG1492 — Full Word Study → thatὅτιhoti — that; because; since; introducing clauses of reason or contentG3754 — Full Word Study → the Lord will rewardκομίσεταιkomisetai — to carry away, bring, or receive backG2865 — Full Word Study → each oneἕκαστοςhekastos — eachG1538 — Full Word Study → for whateverτιti — a certain one; some; anyone; an indefinite pronounG5100 — Full Word Study → goodἀγαθόνagathon — good, beneficial, morally excellentG18 — Full Word Study → he doesποιήσῃpoiēsē — to do, make, perform, or accomplishG4160 — Full Word Study →, whetherεἴτεeite — whether; if; or (disjunctive conjunction)G1535 — Full Word Study → he is slave orεἴτεeite — whether; if; or (disjunctive conjunction)G1535 — Full Word Study → freeἐλεύθεροςeleutheros — Free; released from bondage or constraintG1658 — Full Word Study →. 9AndΚαὶKai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → mastersκύριοιkyrioi — Lord; master; one who has authority or ownershipG2962 — Full Word Study →, doποιεῖτεpoieite — to do, make, perform, or accomplishG4160 — Full Word Study → the sameτὰta — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → forπρὸςpros — toward, to, with, in relation toG4314 — Full Word Study → your slaves. Give upἀνιέντεςanientes — to loosen, release, or let goG447 — Full Word Study → your use of threatsἀπειλήνapeilēn — A threat or threatening word; intimidationG547 — Full Word Study →, because you knowεἰδότεςeidotes — to see, perceive, understand, knowG1492 — Full Word Study → thatὅτιhoti — that; because; since; introducing clauses of reason or contentG3754 — Full Word Study → He who is both theirαὐτῶνautōn — he, she, it, self; third-person pronounG846 — Full Word Study → MasterΚύριόςKyrios — Lord; master; one who has authority or ownershipG2962 — Full Word Study → andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → yoursὑμῶνhymōn — You (singular or plural pronoun)G4771 — Full Word Study → isἐστινestin — to exist, to be, am/is/areG1510 — Full Word Study → inἐνen — in, on, among, at, by means ofG1722 — Full Word Study → heavenοὐρανοῖςouranois — Heaven; the sky; God's dwelling placeG3772 — Full Word Study →, andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → there isἔστινestin — to exist, to be, am/is/areG1510 — Full Word Study → noοὐκouk — No, not, negation particleG3756 — Full Word Study → favoritismπροσωπολημψίαprosōpolēmpsia — Partiality; showing favoritism based on external statusG4382 — Full Word Study → withπαρ’par’ — from, beside, with, nearG3844 — Full Word Study → Himαὐτῷautō — he, she, it, self; third-person pronounG846 — Full Word Study →. 10Finallyλοιποῦloipou — henceforth, from now on, for the futureG3064 — Full Word Study →, be strongἐνδυναμοῦσθεendynamousthe — to strengthen, empower, make strongG1743 — Full Word Study → inἐνen — in, on, among, at, by means ofG1722 — Full Word Study → the Lord andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → inἐνen — in, on, among, at, by means ofG1722 — Full Word Study → Hisαὐτοῦautou — he, she, it, self; third-person pronounG846 — Full Word Study → mightyκράτειkratei — Power, strength, or dominionG2904 — Full Word Study → powerἰσχύοςischyos — Physical or spiritual power; ability to accomplishG2479 — Full Word Study →. 11Put onἐνδύσασθεendysasthe — to put on, clothe oneself withG1746 — Full Word Study → theτὴνtēn — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → full armorπανοπλίανpanoplian — Complete armor or full protective equipmentG3833 — Full Word Study → of GodΘεοῦTheou — God, the Divine BeingG2316 — Full Word Study →, so thatπρὸςpros — toward, to, with, in relation toG4314 — Full Word Study → youὑμᾶςhymas — You (singular or plural pronoun)G4771 — Full Word Study → canδύνασθαιdynasthai — To be able; to have power or capacityG1410 — Full Word Study → make your standστῆναιstēnai — to stand, establish, or cause to standG2476 — Full Word Study → againstπρὸςpros — toward, to, with, in relation toG4314 — Full Word Study → theτὰςtas — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → devil’sδιαβόλουdiabolou — The Devil; slanderer; adversaryG1228 — Full Word Study → schemesμεθοδείαςmethodeias — cunning scheme, deceitful strategy, wileG3180 — Full Word Study →. 12Forὅτιhoti — that; because; since; introducing clauses of reason or contentG3754 — Full Word Study → ourἡμῖνhēmin — I, me; the first-person singular pronounG1473 — Full Word Study → struggleπάληpalē — wrestling, physical struggle, combatG3823 — Full Word Study → isἔστινestin — to exist, to be, am/is/areG1510 — Full Word Study → notοὐκouk — No, not, negation particleG3756 — Full Word Study → againstπρὸςpros — toward, to, with, in relation toG4314 — Full Word Study → fleshσάρκαsarka — flesh, physical body, human natureG4561 — Full Word Study → andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → bloodαἷμαhaima — blood; life force; violent deathG129 — Full Word Study →, butἀλλὰalla — but, yet, rather, on the other handG235 — Full Word Study → againstπρὸςpros — toward, to, with, in relation toG4314 — Full Word Study → theτὰςtas — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → rulersἀρχάςarchas — Beginning, origin, or first principleG746 — Full Word Study →, againstπρὸςpros — toward, to, with, in relation toG4314 — Full Word Study → theτὰςtas — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → authoritiesἐξουσίαςexousias — authority, power, or right to actG1849 — Full Word Study →, againstπρὸςpros — toward, to, with, in relation toG4314 — Full Word Study → theτοὺςtous — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → powersκοσμοκράτοραςkosmokratoras — cosmic ruler; spiritual power of darknessG2888 — Full Word Study → ofτοῦtou — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → this world’s darknessσκότουςskotous — darkness, obscurity, absence of lightG4655 — Full Word Study →, and against theτὰta — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → spiritual forces of evilπονηρίαςponērias — Wickedness, malice, evil intentG4189 — Full Word Study → inἐνen — in, on, among, at, by means ofG1722 — Full Word Study → theτοῖςtois — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → heavenly realmsἐπουρανίοιςepouraniois — Heavenly, belonging to heaven or the celestial realmG2032 — Full Word Study →. 13ThereforeΔιὰDia — through; by means of; because ofG1223 — Full Word Study → take upἀναλάβετεanalabete — to take up, receive, assume, lift upG353 — Full Word Study → theτὴνtēn — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → full armorπανοπλίανpanoplian — Complete armor or full protective equipmentG3833 — Full Word Study → of GodΘεοῦTheou — God, the Divine BeingG2316 — Full Word Study →, so thatἵναhina — in order that; so that; to the intent thatG2443 — Full Word Study → whenἐνen — in, on, among, at, by means ofG1722 — Full Word Study → theτῇtē — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → dayἡμέρᾳhēmera — A 24-hour period; time; eraG2250 — Full Word Study → of evil comes, you will be ableδυνηθῆτεdynēthēte — To be able; to have power or capacityG1410 — Full Word Study → to stand your groundἀντιστῆναιantistēnai — to resist, oppose, or stand againstG436 — Full Word Study →, andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → having doneκατεργασάμενοιkatergasamenoi — to work out, accomplish, produceG2716 — Full Word Study → everythingἅπανταhapanta — all, every, the wholeG537 — Full Word Study →, to standστῆναιstēnai — to stand, establish, or cause to standG2476 — Full Word Study →. 14Stand firmστῆτεstēte — to stand, establish, or cause to standG2476 — Full Word Study → thenοὖνoun — therefore, then, so, thusG3767 — Full Word Study →, withἐνen — in, on, among, at, by means ofG1722 — Full Word Study → the belt of truth buckled aroundπεριζωσάμενοιperizōsamenoi — to gird about; to bind aroundG4024 — Full Word Study → yourὑμῶνhymōn — You (singular or plural pronoun)G4771 — Full Word Study → waistὀσφὺνosphyn — loins; waist; strengthG3751 — Full Word Study →, with theτὸνton — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → breastplateθώρακαthōraka — breastplate; chest armorG2382 — Full Word Study → of righteousnessδικαιοσύνηςdikaiosynēs — Righteousness; right standing with GodG1343 — Full Word Study → arrayedἐνδυσάμενοιendysamenoi — to put on, clothe oneself withG1746 — Full Word Study →, 15andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → with your feetπόδαςpodas — foot; the bodily extremity used for walkingG4228 — Full Word Study → fittedὑποδησάμενοιhypodēsamenoi — to put on shoes or sandalsG5265 — Full Word Study → withἐνen — in, on, among, at, by means ofG1722 — Full Word Study → the readiness of theτοῦtou — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → gospelεὐαγγελίουeuangeliou — Good news; the Gospel messageG2098 — Full Word Study → of peaceεἰρήνηςeirēnēs — Peace; absence of conflict; inner tranquilityG1515 — Full Word Study →. 16In addition toἐνen — in, on, among, at, by means ofG1722 — Full Word Study → all this, take upἀναλαβόντεςanalabontes — to take up, receive, assume, lift upG353 — Full Word Study → theτὸνton — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → shieldθυρεὸνthyreon — large protective shield; Roman legionary's oblong shieldG2375 — Full Word Study → of faithπίστεωςpisteōs — Trust, belief, confidence in GodG4102 — Full Word Study →, withἐνen — in, on, among, at, by means ofG1722 — Full Word Study → whichhō — who, which, thatG3739 — Full Word Study → you canδυνήσεσθεdynēsesthe — To be able; to have power or capacityG1410 — Full Word Study → extinguishσβέσαιsbesai — to extinguish, quench, or put outG4570 — Full Word Study → allπάνταpanta — all, every, the whole ofG3956 — Full Word Study → theτὰta — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → flamingπεπυρωμέναpepyrōmena — To burn, ignite, or be on fireG4448 — Full Word Study → arrowsβέληbelē — arrow; projectile weaponG956 — Full Word Study → of theτοῦtou — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → evil oneπονηροῦponērou — Evil, wicked, morally badG4190 — Full Word Study →. 17Andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → takeδέξασθεdexasthe — to receive or accept willinglyG1209 — Full Word Study → theτὴνtēn — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → helmetπερικεφαλαίανperikephalaian — Helmet; protective headgearG4030 — Full Word Study → of salvationσωτηρίουsōtēriou — Saving power or deliverance; salvationG4992 — Full Word Study → andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → theτὴνtēn — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → swordμάχαιρανmachairan — A sword or blade weaponG3162 — Full Word Study → of theτοῦtou — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → SpiritΠνεύματοςPneumatos — Spirit; breath; immaterial nature or beingG4151 — Full Word Study →, whichho — who, which, thatG3739 — Full Word Study → isἐστινestin — to exist, to be, am/is/areG1510 — Full Word Study → the word of GodΘεοῦTheou — God, the Divine BeingG2316 — Full Word Study →. 18Prayπροσευχόμενοιproseuchomenoi — to pray, to make petition to GodG4336 — Full Word Study → inἐνen — in, on, among, at, by means ofG1722 — Full Word Study → the Spirit atἐνen — in, on, among, at, by means ofG1722 — Full Word Study → allπαντὶpanti — all, every, the whole ofG3956 — Full Word Study → timesκαιρῷkairō — The right or appointed time; a season or opportunityG2540 — Full Word Study →, withδιὰdia — through; by means of; because ofG1223 — Full Word Study → every kind ofπάσηςpasēs — all, every, the whole ofG3956 — Full Word Study → prayerπροσευχῆςproseuchēs — Prayer, supplication, or earnest request to GodG4335 — Full Word Study → andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → petitionδεήσεωςdeēseōs — earnest petition or supplicationG1162 — Full Word Study →. Toεἰςeis — into, toward, untoG1519 — Full Word Study → this end, stay alertἀγρυπνοῦντεςagrypnountes — to remain awake, to be vigilantG69 — Full Word Study → withἐνen — in, on, among, at, by means ofG1722 — Full Word Study → allπάσῃpasē — all, every, the whole ofG3956 — Full Word Study → perseveranceπροσκαρτερήσειproskarterēsei — Persistent devotion; steadfast dedication through prayer and serviceG4343 — Full Word Study → in your prayersδεήσειdeēsei — earnest petition or supplicationG1162 — Full Word Study → forπερὶperi — about, concerning, around, on behalf ofG4012 — Full Word Study → allπάντωνpantōn — all, every, the whole ofG3956 — Full Word Study → theτῶνtōn — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → saintsἁγίωνhagiōn — Set apart for God; morally pure and sacredG40 — Full Word Study →. 19Pray also forὑπὲρhyper — on behalf of, for the sake of, above, beyondG5228 — Full Word Study → meἐμοῦemou — I, me; the first-person singular pronounG1473 — Full Word Study →, thatἵναhina — in order that; so that; to the intent thatG2443 — Full Word Study → wheneverἐνen — in, on, among, at, by means ofG1722 — Full Word Study → I openἀνοίξειanoixei — opening, disclosure, revelationG457 — Full Word Study → myμουmou — I, me; the first-person singular pronounG1473 — Full Word Study → mouthστόματόςstomatos — mouth; opening; edgeG4750 — Full Word Study →, wordsλόγοςlogos — word, statement, message, divine utteranceG3056 — Full Word Study → may be givenδοθῇdothē — to give, grant, or bestowG1325 — Full Word Study → meμοιmoi — I, me; the first-person singular pronounG1473 — Full Word Study → so that I will boldly make knownγνωρίσαιgnōrisai — to make known, reveal, declareG1107 — Full Word Study → theτὸto — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → mysteryμυστήριονmystērion — A hidden or revealed secretG3466 — Full Word Study → of theτοῦtou — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → gospelεὐαγγελίουeuangeliou — Good news; the Gospel messageG2098 — Full Word Study →, 20forὑπὲρhyper — on behalf of, for the sake of, above, beyondG5228 — Full Word Study → whichοὗhou — who, which, thatG3739 — Full Word Study → I am an ambassadorπρεσβεύωpresbeuō — to serve as an ambassador; to represent officiallyG4243 — Full Word Study → inἐνen — in, on, among, at, by means ofG1722 — Full Word Study → chainsἁλύσειhalysei — chain or bond; imprisonmentG254 — Full Word Study →. Pray that I may proclaim it fearlesslyπαρρησιάσωμαιparrēsiasōmai — to speak or preach with boldness and confidenceG3955 — Full Word Study →, asὡςhōs — as, like, when, in the manner thatG5613 — Full Word Study → Iμεme — I, me; the first-person singular pronounG1473 — Full Word Study → shouldδεῖdei — it is necessary, must, oughtG1163 — Full Word Study →. 21TychicusΤυχικὸςTychikos — Fortunate, prosperous oneG5190 — Full Word Study →, theho — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → belovedἀγαπητὸςagapētos — Beloved, dearly loved oneG27 — Full Word Study → brotherἀδελφὸςadelphos — brother; male sibling or fellow believerG80 — Full Word Study → andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → faithfulπιστὸςpistos — Faithful, trustworthy, reliableG4103 — Full Word Study → servantδιάκονοςdiakonos — servant; one who servesG1249 — Full Word Study → inἐνen — in, on, among, at, by means ofG1722 — Full Word Study → the Lord, will tellγνωρίσειgnōrisei — to make known, reveal, declareG1107 — Full Word Study → youὑμῖνhymin — You (singular or plural pronoun)G4771 — Full Word Study → everythingπάνταpanta — all, every, the whole ofG3956 — Full Word Study →, so thatἽναHina — in order that; so that; to the intent thatG2443 — Full Word Study → youὑμεῖςhymeis — You (singular or plural pronoun)G4771 — Full Word Study → alsoκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → may knowεἰδῆτεeidēte — to see, perceive, understand, knowG1492 — Full Word Study → aboutκατ’kat’ — according to, down along, againstG2596 — Full Word Study → meἐμέeme — I, me; the first-person singular pronounG1473 — Full Word Study → and what I am doingπράσσωprassō — to do, practice, or perform actionsG4238 — Full Word Study →. 22I have sentἔπεμψαepempsa — To send forth; to dispatch someone on a missionG3992 — Full Word Study → him toπρὸςpros — toward, to, with, in relation toG4314 — Full Word Study → youὑμᾶςhymas — You (singular or plural pronoun)G4771 — Full Word Study → forεἰςeis — into, toward, untoG1519 — Full Word Study → this veryαὐτὸauto — he, she, it, self; third-person pronounG846 — Full Word Study → purposeτοῦτοtouto — This one; he, she, it; that person or thingG3778 — Full Word Study →, thatἵναhina — in order that; so that; to the intent thatG2443 — Full Word Study → you may knowγνῶτεgnōte — To know, understand, or perceiveG1097 — Full Word Study → aboutπερὶperi — about, concerning, around, on behalf ofG4012 — Full Word Study → usἡμῶνhēmōn — I, me; the first-person singular pronounG1473 — Full Word Study →, and that he may encourageπαρακαλέσῃparakalesē — to urge, comfort, or exhortG3870 — Full Word Study → yourὑμῶνhymōn — You (singular or plural pronoun)G4771 — Full Word Study → heartsκαρδίαςkardias — heart; center of emotion, will, and moral characterG2588 — Full Word Study →. 23PeaceΕἰρήνηEirēnē — Peace; absence of conflict; inner tranquilityG1515 — Full Word Study → to theτοῖςtois — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → brothersἀδελφοῖςadelphois — brother; male sibling or fellow believerG80 — Full Word Study → andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → loveἀγάπηagapē — Self-giving love; covenant affectionG26 — Full Word Study → withμετὰmeta — with, after, among, followingG3326 — Full Word Study → faithπίστεωςpisteōs — Trust, belief, confidence in GodG4102 — Full Word Study → fromἀπὸapo — from, away from, out ofG575 — Full Word Study → GodΘεοῦTheou — God, the Divine BeingG2316 — Full Word Study → the Father andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → the Lord JesusἸησοῦIēsou — The Lord SavesG2424 — Full Word Study → ChristΧριστοῦChristou — The Anointed OneG5547 — Full Word Study →. 24Graceχάριςcharis — God's unmerited favor and kindnessG5485 — Full Word Study → toμετὰmeta — with, after, among, followingG3326 — Full Word Study → allπάντωνpantōn — all, every, the whole ofG3956 — Full Word Study → whoτῶνtōn — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → loveἀγαπώντωνagapōntōn — to love deeply; to cherish with affectionG25 — Full Word Study → ourἡμῶνhēmōn — I, me; the first-person singular pronounG1473 — Full Word Study → LordΚύριονKyrion — Lord; master; one who has authority or ownershipG2962 — Full Word Study → JesusἸησοῦνIēsoun — The Lord SavesG2424 — Full Word Study → ChristΧριστὸνChriston — The Anointed OneG5547 — Full Word Study → withἐνen — in, on, among, at, by means ofG1722 — Full Word Study → an undying love.
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Chapter Commentary — Ephesians 6
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Ephesians 6 concludes Paul's practical instruction on Christian living by addressing family and workplace relationships, then pivots dramatically to the spiritual battle every believer faces. The chapter opens with Paul's exhortation to children, parents, servants, and masters—showing that the gospel transforms our most ordinary human relationships. Yet the climax of the epistle arrives in verse 10, where Paul summons believers to spiritual warfare, equipping them with the armor of God to stand firm against demonic opposition. This chapter masterfully shows that authentic Christian living is both deeply relational and intensely spiritual.

Family and Work Relationships (Verses 1–9)

Paul begins by commanding children to obey their parents in the Lord (v. 1). This obedience reflects God's created order and is described as "right"—not merely cultural preference, but a moral principle. He reinforces this with the Fifth Commandment (v. 2), which carries the first promise: that it may go well with you and you may live long on the earth (v. 3). Paul understands that honoring parents is foundational to a stable, flourishing society.

Fathers receive a special word: do not provoke your children to wrath (v. 4). Rather than harsh domination, Christian parenting means training children in the nurture and admonition of the Lord—a tender, instructive approach rooted in gospel grace. Fathers must lead with patience and wisdom, not exasperation.

Servants are next addressed (v. 5). While this passage has been misused historically, Paul's instruction is revolutionary: serve as unto Christ, not merely to please human masters. Verses 6–8 emphasize that work done with a sincere heart, from good will, and as service to the Lord will be rewarded by Him—whether bond or free. This elevates every laborer's dignity in Christ.

Masters receive reciprocal instruction (v. 9): do the same things unto them, forbearing threatening. They too answer to a Master in heaven before whom there is no partiality. This mutual accountability in Christ transforms workplace culture from exploitation to stewardship and respect.

Spiritual Armor (Verses 10–17)

The tone shifts dramatically at verse 10: Be strong in the Lord, and in the power of his might. Our strength is not our own but Christ's. Verses 11–12 reveal why: we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world. Our true battle is spiritual, not merely earthly. Many believers live unaware of this reality.

Paul prescribes the whole armour of God (vv. 14–17). Each piece has specific significance: truth (loins girt about), righteousness (breastplate), the gospel of peace (shoes), faith (shield), salvation (helmet), and the word of God (sword). These are not our manufacture but God's provision. Notably, the sword alone is offensive; the others are defensive—reminding us that God's truth is our only aggressive weapon.

Prayer and Intercession (Verses 18–20)

Victory requires praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit (v. 18). Prayer is both petition and watchfulness. Paul requests prayer for boldness in gospel witness (vv. 19–20), showing that even apostles need the church's intercession. He is an ambassador in bonds—imprisoned yet unashamed.

Closing Words (Verses 21–24)

Tychicus carries news of Paul's condition (vv. 21–22). The epistle closes with a benediction of peace, love, faith, and grace to all who love Christ in sincerity (vv. 23–24).

Application for Today

Believers today must embrace both the relational and spiritual dimensions of this chapter. In families and workplaces, treat others as Christ would, recognizing His lordship in everyday life. Simultaneously, remember that your deepest struggle is not with circumstances or people, but with spiritual forces—fought through prayer, God's Word, and unwavering faith. Stand firm in Christ.

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