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Wesley's Explanatory Notes - Ephesians 6:11

Put on the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil.Put on the whole armour of God — The Greek word means a complete suit of armour. Believers are said to put on the girdle, breastplate, shoes; to take the shield of faith, and sword of the Spirit.The whole armour — As if the armour would scarce do, it must be the whole armour. This is repeated, verse13, because of the strength and subtilty of our adversaries, and because of an "evil day" of sore trial... read more

John Wesley

Wesley's Explanatory Notes - Ephesians 6:12

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.For our wrestling is not only, not chiefly, against flesh and blood - Weak men, or fleshly appetites.But against principalities, against powers — The mighty princes of all the infernal legions. And great is their power, and that likewise of those legions whom they command.Against the rulers of the world — Perhaps... read more

John Wesley

Wesley's Explanatory Notes - Ephesians 6:13

Wherefore 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.In the evil day — The war is perpetual; but the fight is one day less, another more, violent. The evil day is either at the approach of death, or in life; may be longer or shorter and admits of numberless varieties.And having done all, to stand — That ye may still keep on your armour, still stand upon your guard, still watch and pray; and thus ye will be enabled to... read more

John Wesley

Wesley's Explanatory Notes - Ephesians 6:14

Stand therefore, having your loins girt about with truth, and having on the breastplate of righteousness;Having your loins girt about — That ye may be ready for every motion.With truth — Not only with the truths of the gospel, but with "truth in the inward parts;" for without this all our knowledge of divine truth will prove but a poor girdle "in the evil day." So our Lord is described, Isaiah 11:5. And as a girded man is always ready to go on, so this seems to intimate an obedient heart, a... read more

John Wesley

Wesley's Explanatory Notes - Ephesians 6:15

And your feet shod with the preparation of the gospel of peace;And your feet shod with the preparation of the gospel — Let this be always ready to direct and confirm you in every step. This part of the armour, for the feet, is needful, considering what a journey we have to go; what a race to run. Our feet must be so shod, that our footsteps slip not. To order our life and conversation aright, we are prepared by the gospel blessing, the peace and love of God ruling in the heart, Colossians... read more

John Wesley

Wesley's Explanatory Notes - Ephesians 6:16

Above all, taking the shield of faith, wherewith ye shall be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked.Above or over all - As a sort of universal covering to every other part of the armour itself, continually exercise a strong and lively faith. This you may use as a shield, which will quench all the fiery darts, the furious temptations, violent and sudden injections of the devil. read more

John Wesley

Wesley's Explanatory Notes - Ephesians 6:17

And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God:And take for an helmet the hope of salvation — 1 Thessalonians 5:8. The head is that part which is most carefully to be defended. One stroke here may prove fatal. The armour for this is the hope of salvation. The lowest degree of this hope is a confidence that God will work the whole work of faith in us; the highest is a full assurance of future glory, added to the experimental knowledge of pardoning love.... read more

John Wesley

Wesley's Explanatory Notes - Ephesians 6:18

Praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, and watching thereunto with all perseverance and supplication for all saints;Praying always — At all times, and on every occasion, in midst of all employments, inwardly praying without ceasing.By the Spirit — Through the influence of the Holy Spirit.With all prayer — With all sort of prayer, public, private, mental, vocal. Some are careful in respect of one kind of prayer, and negligent in others. If we would have the petitions we... read more

Daniel Whedon

Whedon's Commentary on the Bible - Ephesians 6:10

Closing appeals, Ephesians 6:10-24. 10. Finally St. Paul, having finished his model Church, home Church included, now remembers that it is a militant Church. His Ephesians are the elect eternal of God; they have become so in conspicuous array against the Gentiles they have left; but they are to fight against apostate foes of God, who would conquer and capture them for a reprobate, instead of an elect, destiny. My brethren The only place, says Bengel, in which he calls them brethren; for... read more

Daniel Whedon

Whedon's Commentary on the Bible - Ephesians 6:11

11. Whole armour Our word panoply is the same with the beautiful Greek word πανοπλια , the sum total of a soldier’s offensive and defensive equipment. In this great battle, of which the stake is eternal life, every armour piece must be put on. Of God Not of earthly nor of metal make, but of celestial temper, from the divine armory, furnished for us by God himself. Wiles Stratagems, ambushes, and treacheries of a faith l ess old foe, who disregards honourable warfare. The devil... read more

Wesley's Explanatory Notes - Ephesians 6:11

Wesley's Explanatory Notes - Ephesians 6:12

Wesley's Explanatory Notes - Ephesians 6:13

Wesley's Explanatory Notes - Ephesians 6:14

Wesley's Explanatory Notes - Ephesians 6:15

Wesley's Explanatory Notes - Ephesians 6:16

Wesley's Explanatory Notes - Ephesians 6:17

Wesley's Explanatory Notes - Ephesians 6:18

Whedon's Commentary on the Bible - Ephesians 6:10

Whedon's Commentary on the Bible - Ephesians 6:11

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