Ephesians 6:17 “And take the helmet of salvation and the sword of the Spirit, which is…”

Ephesians 6:17

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

Berean Standard Bible

Other translations

King James Version

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

World English Bible

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

American Standard Version

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

Geneva Bible 1599

And take the helmet of saluation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the worde of God.

Darby Translation

Have also the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is God's word;

Young's Literal Translation

and the helmet of the salvation receive, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the saying of God,

Bible in Basic English

And take salvation for your head-dress and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God:

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Cross references

“the helmet”

Isaiah 59:17 1 Thessalonians 5:8 1 Samuel 17:5 1 Samuel 17:58

Isaiah 59:17 · BSB

He put on righteousness like a breastplate, and the helmet of salvation on His head; He put on garments of vengeance and wrapped Himself in a cloak of zeal.

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.

1 Samuel 17:5 · BSB

and he had a bronze helmet on his head. He wore a bronze coat of mail weighing five thousand shekels,

1 Samuel 17:58 · BSB

“Whose son are you, young man?” asked Saul. “I am the son of your servant Jesse of Bethlehem,” David replied.

“the sword”

Hebrews 4:12 Revelation 19:15 Isaiah 49:2 Revelation 2:16 Revelation 1:16

Hebrews 4:12 · BSB

For the word of God is living and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword, it pierces even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow. It judges the thoughts and intentions of the heart.

Revelation 19:15 · BSB

And from His mouth proceeds a sharp sword with which to strike down the nations, and He will rule them with an iron scepter. He treads the winepress of the fury of the wrath of God the Almighty.

Isaiah 49:2 · BSB

He made My mouth like a sharp sword; He hid Me in the shadow of His hand. He made Me like a polished arrow; He hid Me in His quiver.

Revelation 2:16 · BSB

Therefore repent! Otherwise I will come to you shortly and wage war against them with the sword of My mouth.

Revelation 1:16 · BSB

He held in His right hand seven stars, and a sharp double-edged sword came from His mouth. His face was like the sun shining at its brightest.

“which”

Revelation 12:11 Matthew 4:4 Matthew 4:7 Matthew 4:10 Matthew 4:11 Hebrews 12:5

Revelation 12:11 · BSB

They have conquered him by the blood of the Lamb and by the word of their testimony. And they did not love their lives so as to shy away from death.

Matthew 4:4 · BSB

But Jesus answered, “It is written: ‘Man shall not live on bread alone, but on every word that comes from the mouth of God.’ ”

Matthew 4:7 · BSB

Jesus replied, “It is also written: ‘Do not put the Lord your God to the test.’ ”

Matthew 4:10 · BSB

“Away from Me, Satan!” Jesus told him. “For it is written: ‘Worship the Lord your God and serve Him only.’ ”

Matthew 4:11 · BSB

Then the devil left Him, and angels came and ministered to Him.

Hebrews 12:5 · BSB

And you have forgotten the exhortation that addresses you as sons: “My son, do not take lightly the discipline of the Lord, and do not lose heart when He rebukes you.

Also

Hosea 6:5

Hosea 6:5 · BSB

Therefore I have hewn them by the prophets; I have slain them by the words of My mouth, and My judgments go forth like lightning.

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

In context

16In addition to all this, take up the shield of faith, with which you can extinguish all the flaming arrows of the evil one.

18Pray 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.

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