Ephesians 6:13-18

The Whole Armor of God

¹³ Therefore _p take up the whole armor of God, that you may be able to withstand in _q the evil day, and having done all, to stand firm. ¹⁴ Stand therefore, _r having fastened on the belt of truth, and _s having put on the breastplate of righteousness, ¹⁵ and, _t as shoes for your feet, having put on the readiness given by the gospel of peace. 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 Peter 4:1
   Since therefore Christ suffered in the flesh, arm yourselves with the same way of thinking, for whoever has suffered in the flesh has ceased from sin.
   
2. Cross References
   Ephesians 5:16
   Making the best use of the time, because the days are evil.
   
3. Cross References
   1 Peter 1:13
   Therefore, preparing your minds for action, and being sober-minded, set your hope fully on the grace that will be brought to you at the revelation of Jesus Christ.
   Isaiah 11:5
   Righteousness shall be the belt of his waist, and faithfulness the belt of his loins.
   Luke 12:35
   Stay dressed for action and keep your lamps burning.
   
4. Cross References
   Isaiah 59:17
   He put on righteousness as a breastplate, and a helmet of salvation on his head; he put on garments of vengeance for clothing, and wrapped himself in zeal as a cloak.
   1 Thessalonians 5:8
   But since we belong to the day, let us be sober, having put on the breastplate of faith and love, and for a helmet the hope of salvation.
   Isaiah 61:10
   I will greatly rejoice in the Lord ; my soul shall exult in my God, for he has clothed me with the garments of salvation; he has covered me with the robe of righteousness, as a bridegroom decks himself like a priest with a beautiful headdress, and as a bride adorns herself with her jewels.
   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.
   
5. Cross References
   Isaiah 52:7
   How beautiful upon the mountains are the feet of him who brings good news, who publishes peace, who brings good news of happiness, who publishes salvation, who says to Zion, "Your God reigns.
   Romans 10:15
   And how are they to preach unless they are sent? As it is written, "How beautiful are the feet of those who preach the good news!
   Exodus 12:11
   In this manner you shall eat it: with your belt fastened, your sandals on your feet, and your staff in your hand. And you shall eat it in haste. It is the Lord 's Passover.
   
6. 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.
   
7. Cross References
   Psalms 120:4
   A warrior's sharp arrows, with glowing coals of the broom tree!
   
8. 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.
   
9. Cross References
   Ephesians 6:14
   Stand therefore, having fastened on the belt of truth, and having put on the breastplate of righteousness.
   
10. 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.
    
11. Cross References
    Luke 18:1
    And he told them a parable to the effect that they ought always to pray and not lose heart.
    
12. 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.
    
13. Cross References
    Colossians 4:2 - 4
    Continue steadfastly in prayer, being watchful in it with thanksgiving.
    
14. Cross References
    Mark 13:33
    Be on guard, keep awake. For you do not know when the time will come.
    
15. Cross References
    1 Timothy 2:1
    First of all, then, I urge that supplications, prayers, intercessions, and thanksgivings be made for all people.