Ephesians 6:10-18 · KJV
Ephesians 6:10-18
The Armor of God
Ephesians 6:10-18 calls believers to "put on the whole armour of God" — truth, righteousness, the gospel, faith, salvation, and the word of God — to stand firm in spiritual battle.
Ephesians 6:10-18 (KJV)
10Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord, and in the power of his might.
11Put on the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil.
12For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places.
13Wherefore take unto you the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand.
14Stand therefore, having your loins girt about with truth, and having on the breastplate of righteousness;
15And your feet shod with the preparation of the gospel of peace;
16Above all, taking the shield of faith, wherewith ye shall be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked.
17And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God:
18Praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, and watching thereunto with all perseverance and supplication for all saints;
What Ephesians 6:10-18 means
Paul frames the Christian life as a battle that is not "against flesh and blood, but against… spiritual wickedness." The response is to "be strong in the LORD" and put on God's armour piece by piece: the belt of truth, breastplate of righteousness, feet shod with the gospel of peace.
He adds the shield of faith, the helmet of salvation, and "the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God," all held together by prayer. The repeated command is to "stand" — this is defensive endurance, holding ground against evil. It is the classic passage on spiritual warfare.
Key verses
“Put on the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil.”
Ephesians 6:11 · KJV — "Put on the whole armour of God."
“For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places.”
Ephesians 6:12 · KJV — The real battle is spiritual.
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A prayer from Ephesians 6:10-18
Lord, help me put on Your whole armour — truth, righteousness, faith, and Your word — and to stand firm against evil. Make me strong in Your might. Amen.
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Frequently asked
What does Ephesians 6:10-18 mean?
Ephesians 6:10-18 calls believers to "put on the whole armour of God" — truth, righteousness, the gospel, faith, salvation, and the word of God — to stand firm in spiritual battle.
What is Ephesians 6:10-18 about?
Paul frames the Christian life as a battle that is not "against flesh and blood, but against… spiritual wickedness." The response is to "be strong in the LORD" and put on God's armour piece by piece: the belt of truth, breastplate of righteousness, feet shod with the gospel of peace.
What is the key verse in Ephesians 6:10-18?
Ephesians 6:11 — “Put on the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil.”
Is Ephesians 6:10-18 in the King James Version?
Yes. The full text of Ephesians 6:10-18 on this page is the King James Version (KJV), which is in the public domain.