Ephesians 6:11 “Put on the full armor of God, so that you can make your stand against…”

Ephesians 6:11

Put on the full armor of God, so that you can make your stand against the devil’s schemes.

Berean Standard Bible

Other translations

King James Version

Put on the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil.

World English Bible

Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil.

American Standard Version

Put on the whole armor of God, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil.

Geneva Bible 1599

Put on the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to stand against the assaultes of the deuil.

Darby Translation

Put on the panoply of God, that ye may be able to stand against the artifices of the devil:

Young's Literal Translation

put on the whole armour of God, for your being able to stand against the wiles of the devil,

Bible in Basic English

Take up God's instruments of war, so that you may be able to keep your position against all the deceits of the Evil One.

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Cross references

“Put”

Romans 13:14 Colossians 3:10 Ephesians 4:24

Romans 13:14 · BSB

Instead, clothe yourselves with the Lord Jesus Christ, and make no provision for the desires of the flesh.

Colossians 3:10 · BSB

and have put on the new self, which is being renewed in knowledge in the image of its Creator.

Ephesians 4:24 · BSB

and to put on the new self, created to be like God in true righteousness and holiness.

“the whole”

2 Corinthians 10:4 Romans 13:12 Ephesians 6:13 1 Thessalonians 5:8 2 Corinthians 6:7

2 Corinthians 10:4 · BSB

The weapons of our warfare are not the weapons of the flesh. Instead, they have divine power to demolish strongholds.

Romans 13:12 · BSB

The night is nearly over; the day has drawn near. So let us lay aside the deeds of darkness and put on the armor of light.

Ephesians 6:13 · BSB

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.

1 Thessalonians 5:8 · BSB

But since we belong to the day, let us be sober, putting on the breastplate of faith and love, and the helmet of our hope of salvation.

2 Corinthians 6:7 · BSB

in truthful speech and in the power of God; with the weapons of righteousness in the right hand and in the left;

“able”

Hebrews 7:25 Jude 1:24 1 Corinthians 10:13 Luke 14:29–31

Hebrews 7:25 · BSB

Therefore He is able to save completely those who draw near to God through Him, since He always lives to intercede for them.

Jude 1:24 · BSB

Now to Him who is able to keep you from stumbling and to present you unblemished in His glorious presence, with great joy—

1 Corinthians 10:13 · BSB

No temptation has seized you except what is common to man. And God is faithful; He will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear. But when you are tempted, He will also provide an escape, so that you can stand up…

Luke 14:29–31 · BSB

Otherwise, if he lays the foundation and is unable to finish the work, everyone who sees it will ridicule him,

“the wiles”

1 Peter 5:8 2 Corinthians 2:11 Ephesians 4:14 2 Corinthians 11:13–15 2 Thessalonians 2:9–11 2 Corinthians 11:3

1 Peter 5:8 · BSB

Be sober-minded and alert. Your adversary the devil prowls around like a roaring lion, seeking someone to devour.

2 Corinthians 2:11 · BSB

in order that Satan should not outwit us. For we are not unaware of his schemes.

Ephesians 4:14 · BSB

Then we will no longer be infants, tossed about by the waves and carried around by every wind of teaching and by the clever cunning of men in their deceitful scheming.

2 Corinthians 11:13–15 · BSB

For such men are false apostles, deceitful workers, masquerading as apostles of Christ.

2 Thessalonians 2:9–11 · BSB

The coming of the lawless one will be accompanied by the working of Satan, with every kind of power, sign, and false wonder,

2 Corinthians 11:3 · BSB

I am afraid, however, that just as Eve was deceived by the serpent’s cunning, your minds may be led astray from your simple and pure devotion to Christ.

Cross references adapted from OpenBible.info (CC BY 4.0) and the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

In context

10Finally, be strong in the Lord and in His mighty power.

12For 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.

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