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Ephesians 6:11 — Put on the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to stand against…

“Put on the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil.”
Ephesians 6:11 · KJV

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9And, ye masters, do the same things unto them, forbearing threatening: knowing that your Master also is in heaven; neither is there respect of persons with him.

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.

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Verse explanation

Paul introduces the image of “the whole armour of God”: a complete set of spiritual equipment needed to stand against the wiles of the devil, not against a visible human enemy.

From the Ephesians 6 study in Bible in Stories.

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