# Ephesians 06 đź“–: The Armor of God
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> [!info] Table of Contents
> [[#đź“ś Scripture Text (NET)]]
> [[#đź“– Verse-by-Verse Commentary]]
> [[#🤔 Interesting Facts / Historical and Cultural Insights]]
> [[#🧠Chapter Summary]]
> [[#✝️ Christ in This Chapter]]
> [[#🔎 Key Observations / 🛟 Life Application]]
> [[#đź’¬ Discussion Questions]]
> [[#✍️ Key Verses to Remember]]
> [[#đź”— Related Passages]]
> [[#🙏 Devotional Reflection]]
> [[#đź“‚ Internal Notes]]
## đź“ś Scripture Text (NET)
(The NET Bible: New English Translation. Biblical Studies Press, 2005)
## Children and Parents
**Principle**: Honor each other.
[[#Verse 01.]] Children, obey your parents in the Lord, for this is right.Â
[[#Verse 02.]] “**_Honor your father and mother_,**” which is the first commandment accompanied by a promise, namely, [[Exodus 20]]
[[#Verse 03.]] “**_that it will go_** **_well with you and that you will live_** **_a long time on the earth_**.” [[Deuteronomy 05]]
[[#Verse 04.]] Fathers, do not provoke your children to anger, but raise them up in the discipline and instruction of the Lord.
## Slaves and Masters
**Principle**: At Work- treat each other as fellow children of God.
[[#Verse 05.]] Slaves, obey your human masters with fear and trembling, in the sincerity of your heart, as to Christ,Â
[[#Verse 06.]] not like those who do their work only when someone is watching—as people-pleasers—but as slaves of Christ doing the will of God from the heart.
[[#Verse 07.]] Obey with enthusiasm, as though serving the Lord and not people,Â
[[#Verse 08.]] because you know that each person, whether slave or free, if he does something good, this will be rewarded by the Lord.
[[#Verse 09.]] Masters, treat your slaves the same way, giving up the use of threats, because you know that both you and they have the same master in heaven, and there is no favoritism with him.
#### Exhortations for Spiritual Warfare
**Principle**: Stand in spiritual authority.
[[#Verse 10.]]Â Finally, be strengthened in the Lord and in the strength of his power.Â
[[#Verse 11.]] Clothe yourselves with the full armor of God, so that you will be able to stand against the schemes of the devil.Â
[[#Verse 12.]] For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the powers, against the world rulers of this darkness, against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavens.Â
[[#Verse 13.]] For this reason, take up the full armor of God so that you may be able to stand your ground on the evil day, and having done everything, to stand.Â
[[#Verse 14.]] Stand firm therefore, by fastening the belt of truth around your waist, by putting on the breastplate of righteousness,Â
[[#Verse 15.]] by fitting your feet with the preparation that comes from the good news of peace,Â
[[#Verse 16.]] and in all of this, by taking up the shield of faith with which you can extinguish all the flaming arrows of the evil one.Â
[[#Verse 17.]] And take _the helmet of salvation_ and the sword of the Spirit (which is the word of God).Â
[[#Verse 18.]] With every prayer and petition, pray at all times in the Spirit, and to this end be alert, with all perseverance and petitions for all the saints.Â
[[#Verse 19.]] Pray for me also, that I may be given the right words when I begin to speak—that I may confidently make known the mystery of the gospel,Â
[[#Verse 20.]]Â for which I am an ambassador in chains. Pray that I may be able to speak boldly as I ought to speak.
#### Farewell Comments
**Principle**: Encourage each other.
[[#Verse 21.]] Tychicus, my dear brother and faithful servant in the Lord, will make everything known to you, so that you too may know about my circumstances, how I am doing.Â
[[#Verse 22.]]Â I have sent him to you for this very purpose, that you may know our circumstances and that he may encourage your hearts.
[[#Verse 23.]] Peace to the brothers and sisters, and love with faith, from God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.Â
[[#Verse 24.]] Grace be with all those who love our Lord Jesus Christ with an undying love.
## đź“– Verse-by-Verse Commentary
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## 🤔 Interesting Facts / Historical and Cultural Insights
1. Paul's armor imagery draws from Isaiah, where the Lord puts on righteousness as a breastplate and salvation as a helmet (Isaiah 59:17).
2. Roman soldiers wore sturdy sandals with hobnails for a firm grip, which fits the call to stand firm (6:15).
3. The "shield" (6:16) refers to the large Roman shield that covered most of the body. Leather coverings could be soaked to help put out flaming arrows.
4. The "sword" (6:17) is the *machaira*, a short sword used in close combat.
5. "Word" in 6:17 is *rhema*, often used of a spoken word.
6. Paul calls himself "an ambassador in chains" (6:20). Ambassadors normally had protection, which makes the phrase a striking irony.
7. Honoring father and mother is "the first commandment accompanied by a promise" (6:2; Exodus 20:12).
8. Tychicus (6:21) also carried the letter to the Colossians (Colossians 4:7) and was from the province of Asia (Acts 20:4).
9. Roman law gave fathers sweeping authority over their children, so Paul's limit on how fathers treat children was striking.
10. Slaves made up a large share of the population in Roman cities, and Paul addresses them directly as fellow servants of the Lord (6:5-8).
## 🧠Chapter Summary
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## ✝️ Christ in This Chapter
Christ is our strength and the One whose armor we wear (6:10-11). Isaiah pictures the Lord Himself wearing righteousness as a breastplate (Isaiah 59:17), and Paul tells us to put on the Lord Jesus Christ (Romans 13:14).
## 🔎 Key Observations / 🛟 Life Application
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## đź’¬ Discussion Questions
1. Children are called to honor parents, and fathers are told not to provoke their children to anger (6:1-4). How does this shape healthy family life?
2. Our struggle is not against flesh and blood (6:12). How does that change the way you see people who oppose you?
3. Which piece of the armor of God (6:14-17) do you most need to put on this week, and why?
## ✍️ Key Verses to Remember
- đź“– verses 1-4: Children, obey and honor your parents. Fathers, do not provoke your children but raise them in the Lord's discipline and instruction.
- đź“– verses 10-11: Be strengthened in the Lord and put on the full armor of God.
- đź“– verse 12: Our struggle is not against flesh and blood but against spiritual powers.
- đź“– verse 18: Pray at all times in the Spirit and stay alert for all the saints.
## đź”— Related Passages
- đź”— [[Exodus 20#Verse 12.|Exodus 20:12]] - Honor your father and mother.
- đź”— [[Colossians 03#Verse 21.|Colossians 3:21]] - Fathers, do not provoke your children.
- đź”— [[Isaiah 59#Verse 17.|Isaiah 59:17]] - The Lord puts on righteousness as a breastplate.
- đź”— [[James 04#Verse 07.|James 4:7]] - Resist the devil and he will flee.
- đź”— [[Hebrews 04#Verse 12.|Hebrews 4:12]] - The word of God is sharper than any sword.
- đź”— [[1 Thessalonians 05#Verse 17.|1 Thessalonians 5:17]] - Pray constantly.
## 🙏 Devotional Reflection
đź“ť SOAP: [[Ephesians 06 - SOAP|Get Fully Dressed]]
## đź“‚ Internal Notes