Ephesians 6:16 “In addition to all this, take up the shield of faith, with which you c…”

Ephesians 6:16

In addition to all this, take up the shield of faith, with which you can extinguish all the flaming arrows of the evil one.

Berean Standard Bible

Other translations

King James Version

Above all, taking the shield of faith, wherewith ye shall be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked.

World English Bible

above all, taking up the shield of faith, with which you will be able to quench all the fiery darts of the evil one.

American Standard Version

withal taking up the shield of faith, wherewith ye shall be able to quench all the fiery darts of the evil one.

Geneva Bible 1599

Aboue all, take the shielde of faith, wherewith ye may quench all the fierie dartes of the wicked,

Darby Translation

besides all [these], having taken the shield of faith with which ye will be able to quench all the inflamed darts of the wicked one.

Young's Literal Translation

above all, having taken up the shield of the faith, in which ye shall be able all the fiery darts of the evil one to quench,

Bible in Basic English

And most of all, using faith as a cover to keep off all the flaming arrows of the Evil One.

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Cross references

“the shield”

Proverbs 18:10 Genesis 15:1 2 Corinthians 4:16–18 Hebrews 11:24–34 2 Corinthians 1:24 Psalm 56:3

Proverbs 18:10 · BSB

The name of the LORD is a strong tower; the righteous run to it and are safe.

Genesis 15:1 · BSB

After these events, the word of the LORD came to Abram in a vision: “Do not be afraid, Abram. I am your shield, your very great reward.”

2 Corinthians 4:16–18 · BSB

Therefore we do not lose heart. Though our outer self is wasting away, yet our inner self is being renewed day by day.

Hebrews 11:24–34 · BSB

By faith Moses, when he was grown, refused to be called the son of Pharaoh’s daughter.

2 Corinthians 1:24 · BSB

Not that we lord it over your faith, but we are fellow workers with you for your joy, because it is by faith that you stand firm.

Psalm 56:3 · BSB

When I am afraid, I put my trust in You.

“to quench”

1 Thessalonians 5:19

1 Thessalonians 5:19 · BSB

Do not extinguish the Spirit.

Also

Psalm 120:4

Psalm 120:4 · BSB

Sharp arrows will come from the warrior, with burning coals of the broom tree!

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

In context

15and with your feet fitted with the readiness of the gospel of peace.

17And take the helmet of salvation and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God.

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