Ephesians 6:16-18

The Whole Armor of God

¹⁶ In all circumstances take up _u the shield of faith, with which you can extinguish all _v the flaming darts of _w the evil one; ¹⁷ and take _s the helmet of salvation, and _x the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God, ¹⁸ praying _y at all times _z in the Spirit, _a with all prayer and supplication. To that end _b keep alert with all perseverance, making _c supplication for all the saints,

1. Cross References
   1 John 5:4
   For everyone who has been born of God overcomes the world. And this is the victory that has overcome the world - our faith.
   
2. Cross References
   Psalms 120:4
   A warrior's sharp arrows, with glowing coals of the broom tree!
   
3. Cross References
   Matthew 13:19
   When anyone hears the word of the kingdom and does not understand it, the evil one comes and snatches away what has been sown in his heart. This is what was sown along the path.
   
4. Cross References
   Ephesians 6:14
   Stand therefore, having fastened on the belt of truth, and having put on the breastplate of righteousness.
   
5. Cross References
   Hebrews 4:12
   For the word of God is living and active, sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing to the division of soul and of spirit, of joints and of marrow, and discerning the thoughts and intentions of the heart.
   Isaiah 49:2
   He made my mouth like a sharp sword; in the shadow of his hand he hid me; he made me a polished arrow; in his quiver he hid me away.
   Hosea 6:5
   Therefore I have hewn them by the prophets; I have slain them by the words of my mouth, and my judgment goes forth as the light.
   2 Corinthians 6:7
   By truthful speech, and the power of God; with the weapons of righteousness for the right hand and for the left.
   
6. Cross References
   Luke 18:1
   And he told them a parable to the effect that they ought always to pray and not lose heart.
   
7. Cross References
   Jude 1:20
   But you, beloved, building yourselves up in your most holy faith and praying in the Holy Spirit.
   Romans 8:26
   Likewise the Spirit helps us in our weakness. For we do not know what to pray for as we ought, but the Spirit himself intercedes for us with groanings too deep for words.
   
8. Cross References
   Colossians 4:2 - 4
   Continue steadfastly in prayer, being watchful in it with thanksgiving.
   
9. Cross References
   Mark 13:33
   Be on guard, keep awake. For you do not know when the time will come.
   
10. Cross References
    1 Timothy 2:1
    First of all, then, I urge that supplications, prayers, intercessions, and thanksgivings be made for all people.