Efesios 6:18, Éxodo 13:21 NVI

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Ephesians 6:18

18. always—Greek, "in every season"; implying opportunity and exigency (Colossians 4:2). Paul uses the very words of Jesus in Luke 21:36 (a Gospel which he quotes elsewhere, in undesigned consonance with the fact of Luke being his associate in travel, 1 Corinthians 11:23; 1 Timothy 5:18). Compare Luke 18:1; Romans 12:12; 1 Thessalonians 5:17. with all—that is, every kind of. prayer—a sacred term for prayer in general. supplication—a common term for a special kind of prayer [HARLESS], an... read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Ephesians 6:1-20

III. THE CHRISTIAN’S CONDUCT 4:1-6:20Practical application (chs. 4-6) now follows doctrinal instruction (chs. 1-3)."Now the apostle moves on from the new society to the new standards which are expected of it. So he turns from exposition to exhortation, from what God has done (in the indicative), to what we must be and do (in the imperative), from doctrine to duty, . . . from mind-stretching theology to its down-to-earth, concrete implications in everyday living." [Note: Stott, p. 146.] read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Ephesians 6:10-20

B. Spiritual warfare 6:10-20That this section is distinct from the five that precede it is evident from two facts. Paul introduced it differently, and the emphasis in it is on God’s resources. Earlier Paul urged the strengthening and growth of the body of Christ (Ephesians 4:12; Ephesians 4:16). Now he explained the need for this. The body is at war with a spiritual enemy. We do not just walk, but we also war."These two responsibilities (home and work on the one hand, and spiritual combat on... read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Ephesians 6:18

Prayer and alertness (two participles in the Greek text) describe how we should "receive" present salvation and use the word appropriate to our trial. We should be in constant prayer in preparation for our spiritual battles and as we engage our enemy (cf. Mark 14:34-38; Colossians 4:2). The Spirit prays for us (Romans 8:26) and enables us to pray, as He enables us to do everything else."Man very easily takes his difficulties to his fellows instead of to God." [Note: Foulkes, p. 178.] "Prayer"... read more

John Dummelow

John Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible - Ephesians 6:1-24

Rules for the Family. The Christian’s Aemoue1-4. Second illustration of orderly subordination: the relation between children and parents.1. As before, those who have to obey and submit are taken first. Cp. in the Lord here with ’unto the Lord’ (Ephesians 5:22) and ’unto Christ’ (Ephesians 6:5). Right] both nature and the express Law of God enjoin it. 2. With promise] the first which is accompanied with a promise: cp. ’with the word’ (Ephesians 5:26). We might punctuate, ’the first commandment,... read more

Charles John Ellicott

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers - Ephesians 6:10-24

(6. Conclusion (Ephesians 6:10-24).(1) FINAL EXHORTATION to put on the whole armour of God, in order to stand fast in the struggle, not against flesh and blood, but against unearthly powers of evil (Ephesians 6:10-17).(2)SPECIAL DESIRE OF THEIR PRAYERS, as for themselves and for all men, so especially for St. Paul himself (Ephesians 6:18-20).(3) COMMENDATION OF TYCHICUS (Ephesians 6:21-22).(4) CLOSING SALUTATION (Ephesians 6:23-24).] read more

Charles John Ellicott

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers - Ephesians 6:18-19

(18, 19) And supplication for all saints; and for me.—It is curious, and probably not accidental, that the prepositions in these two clauses are different. The first is properly “touching all saints,” and the second “on behalf of me.” Both are often interchanged; but there is, perhaps, here a touch of greater earnestness in the request of their prayers for himself, in especial reference to the need which is spoken of in the next words. read more

William Nicoll

Expositor's Dictionary of Texts - Ephesians 6:1-24

The Canon of Conduct Ephesians 6:1 I. The Standard of Christianity. 'Right' is a law of conduct not based on accident or convenience; it arises out of the depths of eternity, and is comprehended in the depths of our nature. Duty is sublime, founded on eternal relationships; conscience is the index of the Divine and supernatural; right differs essentially from might; justice and convenience are terms wide asunder by the breadth of the heavens; righteousness is the law of the unchanging... read more

William Nicoll

Expositor's Bible Commentary - Ephesians 6:13-18

Chapter 29THE DIVINE PANOPLYEphesians 6:13-18"Stand" is the watchword for this battle, the apostle’s order of the day: that you may be able to stand against the stratagems of the devil, that you may be able to withstand in the evil day, and mastering all your enemies to stand Stand therefore, "girding your loins about with truth." The apostle is fond of this martial style, . and such appeals are frequent in the letters of this period. The Gentile believers are raised to the heavenly places of... read more

Arno Clemens Gaebelein

Arno Gaebelein's Annotated Bible - Ephesians 6:10-20

6. The Warfare and the Panoply of God CHAPTER 6:10-20 1. The warfare (Ephesians 6:10-12 ) 2. The panoply of God (Ephesians 6:13-20 ) Christian warfare or conflict is with the devil and his wiles, with the principalities, the powers, the rulers of the darkness of this world, and with the spiritual armies of wickedness in the heavenly places (literal translation). This revelation given here concerning the powers of darkness, the principalities, the rulers of the darkness of this world and... read more

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Ephesians 6:18

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Ephesians 6:1-20

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Ephesians 6:10-20

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Ephesians 6:18

John Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible - Ephesians 6:1-24

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers - Ephesians 6:10-24

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers - Ephesians 6:18-19

Expositor's Dictionary of Texts - Ephesians 6:1-24

Expositor's Bible Commentary - Ephesians 6:13-18

Arno Gaebelein's Annotated Bible - Ephesians 6:10-20

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