Note: Words are shown in their original Greek order, which differs from English translations. This reflects the emphasis and structure of Scripture as originally written. Click any word to see its full lexicon entry.
1 Children, obey your parents in the Lord, for this is right.
Τὰ τέκνα ὑπακούετε τοῖς γονεῦσιν ὑμῶν ἐν κυρίῳ τοῦτο γάρ ἐστιν δίκαιον
English Strong's Original · Root · Transliteration Parsing you who [are] G3588 Τὰ ὁ ho Art-Voc-Pl-N Children G5043 τέκνα τέκνον téknon N-Voc-Pl-N do obey G5219 ὑπακούετε ὑπακούω hypakoúō V-Pres-Act-Imp-Pl-2P the G3588 τοῖς ὁ ho Art-Dat-Pl-M parents G1118 γονεῦσιν γονεύς goneús N-Dat-Pl-M of you G4771 ὑμῶν σύ sý Pers-Gen-Pl-2P in G1722 ἐν en Prep [the] Lord G2962 κυρίῳ κύριος kýrios N-Dat-Sg-M this G3778 τοῦτο οὗτος hoûtos Demo-Nom-Sg-N for G1063 γάρ gár Conj is G1510 ἐστιν εἰμί eimí V-Pres-Act-Ind-Sg-3P right G1342 δίκαιον δίκαιος díkaios Adj-Nom-Sg-N
2 “Honor your father and mother” (which is the first commandment with a promise),
τίμα τὸν πατέρα σου καὶ τὴν μητέρα ἥτις ἐστὶν ἐντολὴ πρώτη ἐν ἐπαγγελίᾳ
English Strong's Original · Root · Transliteration Parsing do honor G5091 τίμα τιμάω timáō V-Pres-Act-Imp-Sg-2P the G3588 τὸν ὁ ho Art-Acc-Sg-M Father G3962 πατέρα πατήρ patḗr N-Acc-Sg-M of you G4771 σου σύ sý Pers-Gen-Sg-2P and G2532 καὶ καί kaí Conj the G3588 τὴν ὁ ho Art-Acc-Sg-F mother G3384 μητέρα μήτηρ mḗtēr N-Acc-Sg-F which G3748 ἥτις ὅστις hóstis Rela-Nom-Sg-F is G1510 ἐστὶν εἰμί eimí V-Pres-Act-Ind-Sg-3P [the] commandment G1785 ἐντολὴ ἐντολή entolḗ N-Nom-Sg-F first G4413 πρώτη πρῶτος prōtos Adj-Nom-Sg-F with G1722 ἐν en Prep a promise G1860 ἐπαγγελίᾳ ἐπαγγελία epangelía N-Dat-Sg-F
3 “that it may go well with you and that you may have a long life on the earth.”
ἵνα εὖ σοι γένηται καὶ ἔσῃ μακροχρόνιος ἐπὶ τῆς γῆς
English Strong's Original · Root · Transliteration Parsing that G2443 ἵνα hína Conj well G2095 εὖ eû Adv with you G4771 σοι σύ sý Pers-Dat-Sg-2P it may be G1096 γένηται γίνομαι gínomai V-2nd-Mid-Sub-Sg-3P and G2532 καὶ καί kaí Conj you will be G1510 ἔσῃ εἰμί eimí V-Fut-Mid-Ind-Sg-2P long-lived G3118 μακροχρόνιος makrochrónios Adj-Nom-Sg-M upon G1909 ἐπὶ ἐπί epí Prep the G3588 τῆς ὁ ho Art-Gen-Sg-F country G1093 γῆς γῆ gē N-Gen-Sg-F
4 Fathers, do not provoke your children to wrath; instead, bring them up in the discipline and instruction of the Lord.
Καὶ οἱ πατέρες μὴ παροργίζετε τὰ τέκνα ὑμῶν ἀλλ᾽ ἐκτρέφετε αὐτὰ ἐν παιδείᾳ καὶ νουθεσίᾳ κυρίου
English Strong's Original · Root · Transliteration Parsing And G2532 Καὶ καί kaí Conj you who [are] G3588 οἱ ὁ ho Art-Voc-Pl-M fathers G3962 πατέρες πατήρ patḗr N-Voc-Pl-M not G3361 μὴ μή mḗ Nega do provoke G3949 παροργίζετε παροργίζω parorgízō V-Pres-Act-Imp-Pl-2P the G3588 τὰ ὁ ho Art-Acc-Pl-N children G5043 τέκνα τέκνον téknon N-Acc-Pl-N of you G4771 ὑμῶν σύ sý Pers-Gen-Pl-2P but G235 ἀλλ᾽ ἀλλά allá Conj do bring up G1625 ἐκτρέφετε ἐκτρέφω ektréphō V-Pres-Act-Imp-Pl-2P them G846 αὐτὰ αὐτός autós Pers-Acc-Pl-N in G1722 ἐν en Prep [the] discipline G3809 παιδείᾳ παιδεία paideía N-Dat-Sg-F and G2532 καὶ καί kaí Conj admonition G3559 νουθεσίᾳ νουθεσία nouthesía N-Dat-Sg-F God G2962 κυρίου κύριος kýrios N-Gen-Sg-M
5 Slaves, obey your earthly masters with respect and fear and sincerity of heart, just as you would obey Christ.
Οἱ δοῦλοι ὑπακούετε τοῖς κατὰ σάρκα κυρίοις μετὰ φόβου καὶ τρόμου ἐν ἁπλότητι τῆς καρδίας ὑμῶν ὡς τῷ Χριστῷ
English Strong's Original · Root · Transliteration Parsing you who [are] G3588 Οἱ ὁ ho Art-Voc-Pl-M slaves G1401 δοῦλοι δοῦλος doûlos N-Voc-Pl-M do obey G5219 ὑπακούετε ὑπακούω hypakoúō V-Pres-Act-Imp-Pl-2P the G3588 τοῖς ὁ ho Art-Dat-Pl-M according to G2596 κατὰ κατά katá Prep flesh G4561 σάρκα σάρξ sárx N-Acc-Sg-F masters G2962 κυρίοις κύριος kýrios N-Dat-Pl-M with G3326 μετὰ μετά metá Prep fear G5401 φόβου φόβος phóbos N-Gen-Sg-M and G2532 καὶ καί kaí Conj trembling G5156 τρόμου τρόμος trómos N-Gen-Sg-M in G1722 ἐν en Prep sincerity G572 ἁπλότητι ἁπλότης haplótēs N-Dat-Sg-F of the G3588 τῆς ὁ ho Art-Gen-Sg-F heart G2588 καρδίας καρδία kardía N-Gen-Sg-F of you G4771 ὑμῶν σύ sý Pers-Gen-Pl-2P as G5613 ὡς hōs Conj the G3588 τῷ ὁ ho Art-Dat-Sg-M to Christ G5547 Χριστῷ Χριστός Christós N-Dat-Sg-M
6 And do this not only to please them while they are watching, but as servants of Christ, doing the will of God from your heart.
μὴ κατ᾽ ὀφθαλμοδουλίαν ὡς ἀνθρωπάρεσκοι ἀλλ᾽ ὡς δοῦλοι Χριστοῦ ποιοῦντες τὸ θέλημα τοῦ θεοῦ ἐκ ψυχῆς
English Strong's Original · Root · Transliteration Parsing not G3361 μὴ μή mḗ Nega with G2596 κατ᾽ κατά katá Prep eye-service G3787 ὀφθαλμοδουλίαν ὀφθαλμοδουλεία ophthalmodouleía N-Acc-Sg-F as G5613 ὡς hōs Conj men-pleasers G441 ἀνθρωπάρεσκοι ἀνθρωπάρεσκος anthrōpáreskos Adj-Nom-Pl-M but G235 ἀλλ᾽ ἀλλά allá Conj as G5613 ὡς hōs Conj servants of G1401 δοῦλοι δοῦλος doûlos N-Nom-Pl-M Christ G5547 Χριστοῦ Χριστός Christós N-Gen-Sg-M doing G4160 ποιοῦντες ποιέω poiéō V-Pres-Act-Nom-Pl-M the G3588 τὸ ὁ ho Art-Acc-Sg-N will G2307 θέλημα thélēma N-Acc-Sg-N the G3588 τοῦ ὁ ho Art-Gen-Sg-M of God G2316 θεοῦ θεός theós N-Gen-Sg-M from G1537 ἐκ ek Prep [the] heart G5590 ψυχῆς ψυχή psychḗ N-Gen-Sg-F
7 Serve with good will, as to the Lord and not to men,
μετ᾽ εὐνοίας δουλεύοντες ὡς τῷ κυρίῳ καὶ οὐκ ἀνθρώποις
English Strong's Original · Root · Transliteration Parsing with G3326 μετ᾽ μετά metá Prep good will G2133 εὐνοίας εὔνοια eúnoia N-Gen-Sg-F rendering service G1398 δουλεύοντες δουλεύω douleúō V-Pres-Act-Nom-Pl-M as G5613 ὡς hōs Conj to the G3588 τῷ ὁ ho Art-Dat-Sg-M Lord G2962 κυρίῳ κύριος kýrios N-Dat-Sg-M and G2532 καὶ καί kaí Conj not G3756 οὐκ οὐ ou Nega to men G444 ἀνθρώποις ἄνθρωπος ánthrōpos N-Dat-Pl-M
8 because you know that the Lord will reward each one for whatever good he does, whether he is slave or free.
εἰδότες ὅτι ἕκαστος ἐάν τι ποιήσῃ ἀγαθόν τοῦτο κομίσεται παρὰ κυρίου εἴτε δοῦλος εἴτε ἐλεύθερος
English Strong's Original · Root · Transliteration Parsing knowing G1492 εἰδότες εἴδω eídō V-Perf-Act-Nom-Pl-M that G3754 ὅτι hóti Conj each one G1538 ἕκαστος hékastos Adj-Nom-Sg-M maybe G1437 ἐάν eán Conj whatever G5100 τι τὶς tìs Inde-Acc-Sg-N he shall do G4160 ποιήσῃ ποιέω poiéō V-Aor-Act-Sub-Sg-3P good G18 ἀγαθόν ἀγαθός agathós Adj-Acc-Sg-N this G3778 τοῦτο οὗτος hoûtos Demo-Acc-Sg-N he will receive [back] G2865 κομίσεται κομίζω komízō V-Fut-Mid-Ind-Sg-3P from G3844 παρὰ παρά pará Prep Lord G2962 κυρίου κύριος kýrios N-Gen-Sg-M whether G1535 εἴτε eíte Conj slave G1401 δοῦλος doûlos N-Nom-Sg-M or G1535 εἴτε eíte Conj free (man G1658 ἐλεύθερος eleútheros Adj-Nom-Sg-M
9 And masters, do the same for your slaves. Give up your use of threats, because you know that He who is both their Master and yours is in heaven, and there is no favoritism with Him.
Καὶ οἱ κύριοι τὰ αὐτὰ ποιεῖτε πρὸς αὐτούς ἀνιέντες τὴν ἀπειλήν εἰδότες ὅτι καὶ αὐτῶν καὶ ὑμῶν ὁ κύριός ἐστιν ἐν οὐρανοῖς καὶ προσωπολημψία οὐκ ἔστιν παρ᾽ αὐτῷ
English Strong's Original · Root · Transliteration Parsing And G2532 Καὶ καί kaí Conj you who [are] G3588 οἱ ὁ ho Art-Voc-Pl-M masters G2962 κύριοι κύριος kýrios N-Voc-Pl-M the [same things] G3588 τὰ ὁ ho Art-Acc-Pl-N them G846 αὐτὰ αὐτός autós Pers-Acc-Pl-N do perform G4160 ποιεῖτε ποιέω poiéō V-Pres-Act-Imp-Pl-2P toward G4314 πρὸς πρός prós Prep them G846 αὐτούς αὐτός autós Pers-Acc-Pl-M giving up G447 ἀνιέντες ἀνίημι aníēmi V-Pres-Act-Nom-Pl-M the G3588 τὴν ὁ ho Art-Acc-Sg-F threatening G547 ἀπειλήν ἀπειλή apeilḗ N-Acc-Sg-F knowing G1492 εἰδότες εἴδω eídō V-Perf-Act-Nom-Pl-M that G3754 ὅτι hóti Conj also G2532 καὶ καί kaí Conj of them G846 αὐτῶν αὐτός autós Pers-Gen-Pl-M and G2532 καὶ καί kaí Conj of you G4771 ὑμῶν σύ sý Pers-Gen-Pl-2P the G3588 ὁ ho Art-Nom-Sg-M master G2962 κύριός κύριος kýrios N-Nom-Sg-M is G1510 ἐστιν εἰμί eimí V-Pres-Act-Ind-Sg-3P in G1722 ἐν en Prep [the] heavens G3772 οὐρανοῖς οὐρανός ouranós N-Dat-Pl-M and G2532 καὶ καί kaí Conj partiality G4382 προσωπολημψία προσωποληψία prosōpolēpsía N-Nom-Sg-F not G3756 οὐκ οὐ ou Nega there is G1510 ἔστιν εἰμί eimí V-Pres-Act-Ind-Sg-3P with G3844 παρ᾽ παρά pará Prep her G846 αὐτῷ αὐτός autós Pers-Dat-Sg-M
10 Finally, be strong in the Lord and in His mighty power.
Τοῦ λοιποῦ ἐνδυναμοῦσθε ἐν κυρίῳ καὶ ἐν τῷ κράτει τῆς ἰσχύος αὐτοῦ
English Strong's Original · Root · Transliteration Parsing the G3588 Τοῦ ὁ ho Art-Gen-Sg-N Henceforth G3064 λοιποῦ loipoû Adj-Gen-Sg-N do be empowered G1743 ἐνδυναμοῦσθε ἐνδυναμόω endynamóō V-Pres-Pass-Imp-Pl-2P in G1722 ἐν en Prep [the] Lord G2962 κυρίῳ κύριος kýrios N-Dat-Sg-M and G2532 καὶ καί kaí Conj in G1722 ἐν en Prep the G3588 τῷ ὁ ho Art-Dat-Sg-N strength G2904 κράτει κράτος krátos N-Dat-Sg-N of the G3588 τῆς ὁ ho Art-Gen-Sg-F might G2479 ἰσχύος ἰσχύς ischýs N-Gen-Sg-F of Him G846 αὐτοῦ αὐτός autós Pers-Gen-Sg-M
11 Put on the full armor of God, so that you can make your stand against the devil’s schemes.
ἐνδύσασθε τὴν πανοπλίαν τοῦ θεοῦ πρὸς τὸ δύνασθαι ὑμᾶς στῆναι πρὸς τὰς μεθοδείας τοῦ διαβόλου
English Strong's Original · Root · Transliteration Parsing do put on G1746 ἐνδύσασθε ἐνδύω endýō V-Aor-Mid-Imp-Pl-2P the G3588 τὴν ὁ ho Art-Acc-Sg-F complete armor G3833 πανοπλίαν πανοπλία panoplía N-Acc-Sg-F the G3588 τοῦ ὁ ho Art-Gen-Sg-M of God G2316 θεοῦ θεός theós N-Gen-Sg-M for G4314 πρὸς πρός prós Prep the G3588 τὸ ὁ ho Art-Acc-Sg-N to be able G1410 δύνασθαι δύναμαι dýnamai V-Pres-Mid you G4771 ὑμᾶς σύ sý Pers-Acc-Pl-2P to stand G2476 στῆναι ἵστημι hístēmi V-2nd-Act against G4314 πρὸς πρός prós Prep the G3588 τὰς ὁ ho Art-Acc-Pl-F schemes G3180 μεθοδείας μεθοδεία methodeía N-Acc-Pl-F of the G3588 τοῦ ὁ ho Art-Gen-Sg-M devil G1228 διαβόλου διάβολος diábolos Adj-Gen-Sg-M
12 For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this world’s darkness, and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms.
ὅτι οὐκ ἔστιν ἡμῖν ἡ πάλη πρὸς αἷμα καὶ σάρκα ἀλλὰ πρὸς τὰς ἀρχάς πρὸς τὰς ἐξουσίας πρὸς τοὺς κοσμοκράτορας τοῦ σκότους τούτου πρὸς τὰ πνευματικὰ τῆς πονηρίας ἐν τοῖς ἐπουρανίοις
English Strong's Original · Root · Transliteration Parsing because G3754 ὅτι hóti Conj not G3756 οὐκ οὐ ou Nega is G1510 ἔστιν εἰμί eimí V-Pres-Act-Ind-Sg-3P to us G1473 ἡμῖν ἐγώ egṓ Pers-Dat-Pl-1P the G3588 ἡ ὁ ho Art-Nom-Sg-F wrestling G3823 πάλη pálē N-Nom-Sg-F against G4314 πρὸς πρός prós Prep blood G129 αἷμα haîma N-Acc-Sg-N and G2532 καὶ καί kaí Conj flesh G4561 σάρκα σάρξ sárx N-Acc-Sg-F but G235 ἀλλὰ ἀλλά allá Conj against G4314 πρὸς πρός prós Prep the G3588 τὰς ὁ ho Art-Acc-Pl-F rulers G746 ἀρχάς ἀρχή archḗ N-Acc-Pl-F against G4314 πρὸς πρός prós Prep the G3588 τὰς ὁ ho Art-Acc-Pl-F authorities G1849 ἐξουσίας ἐξουσία exousía N-Acc-Pl-F against G4314 πρὸς πρός prós Prep the G3588 τοὺς ὁ ho Art-Acc-Pl-M cosmic powers G2888 κοσμοκράτορας κοσμοκράτωρ kosmokrátōr N-Acc-Pl-M of the G3588 τοῦ ὁ ho Art-Gen-Sg-N darkness G4655 σκότους σκότος skótos N-Gen-Sg-N this G3778 τούτου οὗτος hoûtos Demo-Gen-Sg-N against G4314 πρὸς πρός prós Prep the G3588 τὰ ὁ ho Art-Acc-Pl-N spiritual [forces] G4152 πνευματικὰ πνευματικός pneumatikós Adj-Acc-Pl-N the G3588 τῆς ὁ ho Art-Gen-Sg-F of evil G4189 πονηρίας πονηρία ponēría N-Gen-Sg-F in G1722 ἐν en Prep the G3588 τοῖς ὁ ho Art-Dat-Pl-N heavenly realms G2032 ἐπουρανίοις ἐπουράνιος epouránios Adj-Dat-Pl-N
13 Therefore take up the full armor of God, so that when the day of evil comes, you will be able to stand your ground, and having done everything, to stand.
διὰ τοῦτο ἀναλάβετε τὴν πανοπλίαν τοῦ θεοῦ ἵνα δυνηθῆτε ἀντιστῆναι ἐν τῇ ἡμέρᾳ τῇ πονηρᾷ καὶ ἅπαντα κατεργασάμενοι στῆναι
English Strong's Original · Root · Transliteration Parsing Because of G1223 διὰ διά diá Prep this G3778 τοῦτο οὗτος hoûtos Demo-Acc-Sg-N do take up G353 ἀναλάβετε ἀναλαμβάνω analambánō V-2nd-Act-Imp-Pl-2P the G3588 τὴν ὁ ho Art-Acc-Sg-F complete armor G3833 πανοπλίαν πανοπλία panoplía N-Acc-Sg-F the G3588 τοῦ ὁ ho Art-Gen-Sg-M of God G2316 θεοῦ θεός theós N-Gen-Sg-M so that G2443 ἵνα hína Conj you may be able G1410 δυνηθῆτε δύναμαι dýnamai V-Aor-Pass-Sub-Pl-2P to withstand G436 ἀντιστῆναι ἀνθίστημι anthístēmi V-2nd-Act in G1722 ἐν en Prep the G3588 τῇ ὁ ho Art-Dat-Sg-F day G2250 ἡμέρᾳ ἡμέρα hēméra N-Dat-Sg-F the G3588 τῇ ὁ ho Art-Dat-Sg-F evil G4190 πονηρᾷ πονηρός ponērós Adj-Dat-Sg-F and G2532 καὶ καί kaí Conj all things G537 ἅπαντα ἅπας hápas Adj-Acc-Pl-N having done G2716 κατεργασάμενοι κατεργάζομαι katergázomai V-Aor-Mid-Nom-Pl-M abide G2476 στῆναι ἵστημι hístēmi V-2nd-Act
14 Stand firm then, with the belt of truth buckled around your waist, with the breastplate of righteousness arrayed,
στῆτε οὖν περιζωσάμενοι τὴν ὀσφὺν ὑμῶν ἐν ἀληθείᾳ καὶ ἐνδυσάμενοι τὸν θώρακα τῆς δικαιοσύνης
English Strong's Original · Root · Transliteration Parsing do stand G2476 στῆτε ἵστημι hístēmi V-2nd-Act-Imp-Pl-2P therefore G3767 οὖν oûn Conj having girded G4024 περιζωσάμενοι περιζώννυμι perizṓnnymi V-Aor-Mid-Nom-Pl-M the G3588 τὴν ὁ ho Art-Acc-Sg-F loins G3751 ὀσφὺν ὀσφῦς osphŷs N-Acc-Sg-F of you G4771 ὑμῶν σύ sý Pers-Gen-Pl-2P with G1722 ἐν en Prep truth G225 ἀληθείᾳ ἀλήθεια alḗtheia N-Dat-Sg-F and G2532 καὶ καί kaí Conj having put on G1746 ἐνδυσάμενοι ἐνδύω endýō V-Aor-Mid-Nom-Pl-M the G3588 τὸν ὁ ho Art-Acc-Sg-M breastplate G2382 θώρακα θώραξ thṓrax N-Acc-Sg-M the G3588 τῆς ὁ ho Art-Gen-Sg-F of righteousness G1343 δικαιοσύνης δικαιοσύνη dikaiosýnē N-Gen-Sg-F
15 and with your feet fitted with the readiness of the gospel of peace.
καὶ ὑποδησάμενοι τοὺς πόδας ἐν ἑτοιμασίᾳ τοῦ εὐαγγελίου τῆς εἰρήνης
English Strong's Original · Root · Transliteration Parsing and G2532 καὶ καί kaí Conj having shod G5265 ὑποδησάμενοι ὑποδέω hypodéō V-Aor-Mid-Nom-Pl-M the G3588 τοὺς ὁ ho Art-Acc-Pl-M feet G4228 πόδας πούς poús N-Acc-Pl-M with G1722 ἐν en Prep [the] readiness G2091 ἑτοιμασίᾳ ἑτοιμασία hetoimasía N-Dat-Sg-F of the G3588 τοῦ ὁ ho Art-Gen-Sg-N gospel G2098 εὐαγγελίου εὐαγγέλιον euangélion N-Gen-Sg-N the G3588 τῆς ὁ ho Art-Gen-Sg-F of peace G1515 εἰρήνης εἰρήνη eirḗnē N-Gen-Sg-F
16 In addition to all this, take up the shield of faith, with which you can extinguish all the flaming arrows of the evil one.
ἐν πᾶσιν ἀναλαβόντες τὸν θυρεὸν τῆς πίστεως ἐν ᾧ δυνήσεσθε πάντα τὰ βέλη τοῦ πονηροῦ τὰ πεπυρωμένα σβέσαι
English Strong's Original · Root · Transliteration Parsing besides G1722 ἐν en Prep all G3956 πᾶσιν πᾶς pâs Adj-Dat-Pl-N having taken up G353 ἀναλαβόντες ἀναλαμβάνω analambánō V-2nd-Act-Nom-Pl-M the G3588 τὸν ὁ ho Art-Acc-Sg-M shield G2375 θυρεὸν θυρεός thyreós N-Acc-Sg-M the G3588 τῆς ὁ ho Art-Gen-Sg-F of faith G4102 πίστεως πίστις pístis N-Gen-Sg-F with G1722 ἐν en Prep which G3739 ᾧ ὅς hós Rela-Dat-Sg-M you will be able G1410 δυνήσεσθε δύναμαι dýnamai V-Fut-Mid-Ind-Pl-2P all G3956 πάντα πᾶς pâs Adj-Acc-Pl-N the G3588 τὰ ὁ ho Art-Acc-Pl-N arrows G956 βέλη βέλος bélos N-Acc-Pl-N of the G3588 τοῦ ὁ ho Art-Gen-Sg-M evil one G4190 πονηροῦ πονηρός ponērós Adj-Gen-Sg-M which G3588 τὰ ὁ ho Art-Acc-Pl-N enflamed G4448 πεπυρωμένα πυρόω pyróō V-Perf-Pass-Acc-Pl-N to quench G4570 σβέσαι σβέννυμι sbénnymi V-Aor-Act
17 And take the helmet of salvation and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God.
καὶ τὴν περικεφαλαίαν τοῦ σωτηρίου δέξασθε καὶ τὴν μάχαιραν τοῦ πνεύματος ὅ ἐστιν ῥῆμα θεοῦ
English Strong's Original · Root · Transliteration Parsing And G2532 καὶ καί kaí Conj the G3588 τὴν ὁ ho Art-Acc-Sg-F helmet G4030 περικεφαλαίαν περικεφαλαία perikephalaía N-Acc-Sg-F the G3588 τοῦ ὁ ho Art-Gen-Sg-N of salvation G4992 σωτηρίου σωτήριον sōtḗrion Adj-Gen-Sg-N do take G1209 δέξασθε δέχομαι déchomai V-Aor-Mid-Imp-Pl-2P and G2532 καὶ καί kaí Conj the G3588 τὴν ὁ ho Art-Acc-Sg-F sword G3162 μάχαιραν μάχαιρα máchaira N-Acc-Sg-F of the G3588 τοῦ ὁ ho Art-Gen-Sg-N Spirit G4151 πνεύματος πνεῦμα pneûma N-Gen-Sg-N which G3739 ὅ ὅς hós Rela-Nom-Sg-N is G1510 ἐστιν εἰμί eimí V-Pres-Act-Ind-Sg-3P declaration G4487 ῥῆμα rhēma N-Nom-Sg-N of God G2316 θεοῦ θεός theós N-Gen-Sg-M
18 Pray in the Spirit at all times, with every kind of prayer and petition. To this end, stay alert with all perseverance in your prayers for all the saints.
Διὰ πάσης προσευχῆς καὶ δεήσεως προσευχόμενοι ἐν παντὶ καιρῷ ἐν πνεύματι καὶ εἰς αὐτὸ ἀγρυπνοῦντες ἐν πάσῃ προσκαρτερήσει καὶ δεήσει περὶ πάντων τῶν ἁγίων
English Strong's Original · Root · Transliteration Parsing through G1223 Διὰ διά diá Prep all [times] G3956 πάσης πᾶς pâs Adj-Gen-Sg-F prayer G4335 προσευχῆς προσευχή proseuchḗ N-Gen-Sg-F and G2532 καὶ καί kaí Conj supplication G1162 δεήσεως δέησις déēsis N-Gen-Sg-F praying G4336 προσευχόμενοι προσεύχομαι proseúchomai V-Pres-Mid-Nom-Pl-M in G1722 ἐν en Prep every G3956 παντὶ πᾶς pâs Adj-Dat-Sg-M season G2540 καιρῷ καιρός kairós N-Dat-Sg-M in G1722 ἐν en Prep [the] Spirit G4151 πνεύματι πνεῦμα pneûma N-Dat-Sg-N and G2532 καὶ καί kaí Conj unto G1519 εἰς eis Prep the G846 αὐτὸ αὐτός autós Pers-Acc-Sg-N watching G69 ἀγρυπνοῦντες ἀγρυπνέω agrypnéō V-Pres-Act-Nom-Pl-M with G1722 ἐν en Prep all G3956 πάσῃ πᾶς pâs Adj-Dat-Sg-F perseverance G4343 προσκαρτερήσει προσκαρτέρησις proskartérēsis N-Dat-Sg-F and G2532 καὶ καί kaí Conj with supplication G1162 δεήσει δέησις déēsis N-Dat-Sg-F for G4012 περὶ περί perí Prep all G3956 πάντων πᾶς pâs Adj-Gen-Pl-M the G3588 τῶν ὁ ho Art-Gen-Pl-M saints G40 ἁγίων ἅγιος hágios Adj-Gen-Pl-M
19 Pray also for me, that whenever I open my mouth, words may be given me so that I will boldly make known the mystery of the gospel,
καὶ ὑπὲρ ἐμοῦ ἵνα μοι δοθῇ λόγος ἐν ἀνοίξει τοῦ στόματός μου ἐν παρρησίᾳ γνωρίσαι τὸ μυστήριον τοῦ εὐαγγελίου
English Strong's Original · Root · Transliteration Parsing and also G2532 καὶ καί kaí Conj for G5228 ὑπὲρ ὑπέρ hypér Prep me G1473 ἐμοῦ ἐγώ egṓ Pers-Gen-Sg-1P that G2443 ἵνα hína Conj to me G1473 μοι ἐγώ egṓ Pers-Dat-Sg-1P may be given G1325 δοθῇ δίδωμι dídōmi V-Aor-Pass-Sub-Sg-3P divine utterance G3056 λόγος lógos N-Nom-Sg-M in G1722 ἐν en Prep [the] opening G457 ἀνοίξει ἄνοιξις ánoixis N-Dat-Sg-F of the G3588 τοῦ ὁ ho Art-Gen-Sg-N mouth G4750 στόματός στόμα stóma N-Gen-Sg-N of mine G1473 μου ἐγώ egṓ Pers-Gen-Sg-1P with G1722 ἐν en Prep boldness G3954 παρρησίᾳ παῤῥησία parrhēsía N-Dat-Sg-F to make known G1107 γνωρίσαι γνωρίζω gnōrízō V-Aor-Act the G3588 τὸ ὁ ho Art-Acc-Sg-N mystery G3466 μυστήριον mystḗrion N-Acc-Sg-N of the G3588 τοῦ ὁ ho Art-Gen-Sg-N gospel G2098 εὐαγγελίου εὐαγγέλιον euangélion N-Gen-Sg-N
20 for which I am an ambassador in chains. Pray that I may proclaim it fearlessly, as I should.
ὑπὲρ οὗ πρεσβεύω ἐν ἁλύσει ἵνα ἐν αὐτῷ παρρησιάσωμαι ὡς δεῖ με λαλῆσαι
English Strong's Original · Root · Transliteration Parsing for G5228 ὑπὲρ ὑπέρ hypér Prep which G3739 οὗ ὅς hós Rela-Gen-Sg-N I am an ambassador G4243 πρεσβεύω presbeúō V-Pres-Act-Ind-Sg-1P in G1722 ἐν en Prep a chain G254 ἁλύσει ἅλυσις hálysis N-Dat-Sg-F that G2443 ἵνα hína Conj in G1722 ἐν en Prep it G846 αὐτῷ αὐτός autós Pers-Dat-Sg-N I may be bold G3955 παρρησιάσωμαι παῤῥησιάζομαι parrhēsiázomai V-Aor-Mid-Sub-Sg-1P as G5613 ὡς hōs Conj it behooves G1210 δεῖ δέω déō V-Pres-Act-Ind-Sg-3P me G1473 με ἐγώ egṓ Pers-Acc-Sg-1P preach G2980 λαλῆσαι λαλέω laléō V-Aor-Act
21 Tychicus, the beloved brother and faithful servant in the Lord, will tell you everything, so that you also may know about me and what I am doing.
Ἵνα δὲ εἰδῆτε καὶ ὑμεῖς τὰ κατ᾽ ἐμέ τί πράσσω πάντα γνωρίσει ὑμῖν Τύχικος ὁ ἀγαπητὸς ἀδελφὸς καὶ πιστὸς διάκονος ἐν κυρίῳ
English Strong's Original · Root · Transliteration Parsing That G2443 Ἵνα ἵνα hína Conj now G1161 δὲ δέ dé Conj may know G1492 εἰδῆτε εἴδω eídō V-Perf-Act-Sub-Pl-2P also G2532 καὶ καί kaí Conj you yourselves G4771 ὑμεῖς σύ sý Pers-Nom-Pl-2P the [things] G3588 τὰ ὁ ho Art-Acc-Pl-N concerning G2596 κατ᾽ κατά katá Prep me myself G1473 ἐμέ ἐγώ egṓ Pers-Acc-Sg-1P what G5101 τί τίς tís Inte-Acc-Sg-N I am doing G4238 πράσσω prássō V-Pres-Act-Ind-Sg-1P all things G3956 πάντα πᾶς pâs Adj-Acc-Pl-N will make known G1107 γνωρίσει γνωρίζω gnōrízō V-Fut-Act-Ind-Sg-3P to you G4771 ὑμῖν σύ sý Pers-Dat-Pl-2P Tychicus G5190 Τύχικος Τυχικός Tychikós N-Nom-Sg-M the G3588 ὁ ho Art-Nom-Sg-M beloved G27 ἀγαπητὸς ἀγαπητός agapētós Adj-Nom-Sg-M brother G80 ἀδελφὸς ἀδελφός adelphós N-Nom-Sg-M and G2532 καὶ καί kaí Conj faithful G4103 πιστὸς πιστός pistós Adj-Nom-Sg-M servant G1249 διάκονος diákonos N-Nom-Sg-M in G1722 ἐν en Prep [the] Lord G2962 κυρίῳ κύριος kýrios N-Dat-Sg-M
22 I have sent him to you for this very purpose, that you may know about us, and that he may encourage your hearts.
ὃν ἔπεμψα πρὸς ὑμᾶς εἰς αὐτὸ τοῦτο ἵνα γνῶτε τὰ περὶ ἡμῶν καὶ παρακαλέσῃ τὰς καρδίας ὑμῶν
English Strong's Original · Root · Transliteration Parsing whom G3739 ὃν ὅς hós Rela-Acc-Sg-M I have sent G3992 ἔπεμψα πέμπω pémpō V-Aor-Act-Ind-Sg-1P to G4314 πρὸς πρός prós Prep you G4771 ὑμᾶς σύ sý Pers-Acc-Pl-2P for G1519 εἰς eis Prep this very G846 αὐτὸ αὐτός autós Pers-Acc-Sg-N purpose G3778 τοῦτο οὗτος hoûtos Demo-Acc-Sg-N that G2443 ἵνα hína Conj you may know G1097 γνῶτε γινώσκω ginṓskō V-2nd-Act-Sub-Pl-2P the [things] G3588 τὰ ὁ ho Art-Acc-Pl-N concerning G4012 περὶ περί perí Prep us G1473 ἡμῶν ἐγώ egṓ Pers-Gen-Pl-1P and G2532 καὶ καί kaí Conj he may encourage G3870 παρακαλέσῃ παρακαλέω parakaléō V-Aor-Act-Sub-Sg-3P the G3588 τὰς ὁ ho Art-Acc-Pl-F hearts G2588 καρδίας καρδία kardía N-Acc-Pl-F of you G4771 ὑμῶν σύ sý Pers-Gen-Pl-2P
23 Peace to the brothers and love with faith from God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.
Εἰρήνη τοῖς ἀδελφοῖς καὶ ἀγάπη μετὰ πίστεως ἀπὸ θεοῦ πατρὸς καὶ κυρίου Ἰησοῦ Χριστοῦ
English Strong's Original · Root · Transliteration Parsing Peace G1515 Εἰρήνη εἰρήνη eirḗnē N-Nom-Sg-F to the G3588 τοῖς ὁ ho Art-Dat-Pl-M brothers G80 ἀδελφοῖς ἀδελφός adelphós N-Dat-Pl-M and G2532 καὶ καί kaí Conj love G26 ἀγάπη agápē N-Nom-Sg-F with G3326 μετὰ μετά metá Prep faith G4102 πίστεως πίστις pístis N-Gen-Sg-F from G575 ἀπὸ ἀπό apó Prep God G2316 θεοῦ θεός theós N-Gen-Sg-M [the] Father G3962 πατρὸς πατήρ patḗr N-Gen-Sg-M and G2532 καὶ καί kaí Conj [the] Lord G2962 κυρίου κύριος kýrios N-Gen-Sg-M Jesus G2424 Ἰησοῦ Ἰησοῦς Iēsoûs N-Gen-Sg-M Christ G5547 Χριστοῦ Χριστός Christós N-Gen-Sg-M
24 Grace to all who love our Lord Jesus Christ with an undying love.
ἡ χάρις μετὰ πάντων τῶν ἀγαπώντων τὸν κύριον ἡμῶν Ἰησοῦν Χριστὸν ἐν ἀφθαρσίᾳ
English Strong's Original · Root · Transliteration Parsing the G3588 ἡ ὁ ho Art-Nom-Sg-F Grace G5485 χάρις cháris N-Nom-Sg-F [be] with G3326 μετὰ μετά metá Prep all G3956 πάντων πᾶς pâs Adj-Gen-Pl-M those G3588 τῶν ὁ ho Art-Gen-Pl-M loving G25 ἀγαπώντων ἀγαπάω agapáō V-Pres-Act-Gen-Pl-M the G3588 τὸν ὁ ho Art-Acc-Sg-M Lord G2962 κύριον κύριος kýrios N-Acc-Sg-M of us G1473 ἡμῶν ἐγώ egṓ Pers-Gen-Pl-1P Jesus G2424 Ἰησοῦν Ἰησοῦς Iēsoûs N-Acc-Sg-M Christ G5547 Χριστὸν Χριστός Christós N-Acc-Sg-M in G1722 ἐν en Prep incorruptibility G861 ἀφθαρσίᾳ ἀφθαρσία aphtharsía N-Dat-Sg-F
Study Notes — Ephesians 6
5 sectionsEphesians 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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
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.