📖 Ephesians — Chapter 6 (KJV)
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Ephesians 6:1 Children, Robey your parents in the Lord: for this is right.
Ephesians 6:2 Honour thy father and mother; which is the first commandment with promise;
Ephesians 6:3 RThat it may be well with thee, and thou mayest live long on the earth.
Ephesians 6:4 And, ye fathers, provoke not your children to wrath: Rbut bring them up in the nurture and admonition of the Lord.
Ephesians 6:5 Servants, be obedient to them that are your masters Raccording to the flesh, with fear and trembling, in singleness of your heart, as unto Christ;
Ephesians 6:6 Not with Reyeservice, as menpleasers; but as the servants of Christ, doing the will of God from the heart;
Ephesians 6:7 With Rgood will doing service, as to the Lord, and not to men:
Ephesians 6:8 Knowing that Rwhatsoever good thing any man doeth, the same shall he receive of the Lord, whether he be bond or free.
Ephesians 6:9 And, ye masters, do Rthe same things unto them, forbearing threatening: knowing that your Master also is in heaven; neither is there respect of persons with him.
Ephesians 6:10 RFinally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord, and in the power of his might.
Ephesians 6:11 RPut on the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil.
Ephesians 6:12 For we Rwrestle 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.
Ephesians 6:13 Wherefore Rtake unto you the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand.
Ephesians 6:14 Stand therefore, having your loins girt about with truth, and having on Rthe breastplate of righteousness;
Ephesians 6:15 And Ryour feet shod with the preparation of the gospel of peace;
Ephesians 6:16 Above all, taking Rthe shield of faith, wherewith ye shall be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked.
Ephesians 6:17 And take Rthe helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God:
Ephesians 6:18 RPraying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, and watching thereunto with all perseverance and supplication for all saints;
Ephesians 6:19 And Rfor me, that utterance may be given unto me, that I may open my mouth boldly, to make known the mystery of the gospel,
Ephesians 6:20 For which RI am an ambassador in bonds: that therein I may speak boldly, as I ought to speak.
Ephesians 6:21 But Rthat ye also may know my affairs, and how I do, Tychicus, a beloved brother and faithful minister in the Lord, shall make known to you all things:
Ephesians 6:22 Whom I have Rsent unto you for the same purpose, that ye might know our affairs, and that he might comfort your hearts.
Ephesians 6:23 RPeace be to the brethren, and love with faith, from God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.
Ephesians 6:24 RGrace be with all them that love our Lord Jesus Christ in sincerity. Amen.
📚 Study This Chapter
📖 What We’re Reading
Ephesians 6:1–9 — Household duties before the Lord
🌱 What These Verses Teach Us
Children, fathers, servants, and masters receive instructions that place conduct under the Lord's authority and reject threatening partiality.
Key Truth: Treat those under your influence with fairness and care.
Check What You Remember
1. Complete the KJV wording: “____ , obey your parents in the Lord: for this is …” (Ephesians 6:1)
Find it in Ephesians 6:1 (KJV).
2. Complete the KJV wording: “… them that are your masters according to the flesh, with ____ and trembling, in singleness of your heart, as unto Christ;” (Ephesians 6:5)
Find it in Ephesians 6:5 (KJV).
3. Complete the KJV wording: “And, ye ____ , do the same things unto them, forbearing threatening: knowing …” (Ephesians 6:9)
Find it in Ephesians 6:9 (KJV).
📖 What We’re Reading
Ephesians 6:10–20 — The whole armor of God
🌱 What These Verses Teach Us
Paul calls believers to stand against spiritual opposition through truth, righteousness, gospel readiness, faith, salvation, Scripture, and persistent prayer.
Key Truth: Stand faithfully through God's provision and prayer.
Check What You Remember
1. Complete the KJV wording: “____ , my brethren, be strong in the Lord, and in …” (Ephesians 6:10)
Find it in Ephesians 6:10 (KJV).
2. Complete the KJV wording: “… your feet shod with the preparation of the gospel of ____ ;” (Ephesians 6:15)
Find it in Ephesians 6:15 (KJV).
3. Complete the KJV wording: “For which I am an ____ in bonds: that therein I may speak boldly, as I …” (Ephesians 6:20)
Find it in Ephesians 6:20 (KJV).
📖 What We’re Reading
Ephesians 6:21–24 — Encouragement and final blessing
🌱 What These Verses Teach Us
Tychicus will bring news and comfort. Paul closes with peace, love, faith, and grace for those loving Christ sincerely.
Key Truth: Encourage fellow believers through faithful care.
Check What You Remember
1. Complete the KJV wording: “… affairs, and how I do, Tychicus, a beloved brother and ____ minister in the Lord, shall make known to you all …” (Ephesians 6:21)
Find it in Ephesians 6:21 (KJV).
2. Complete the KJV wording: “____ be to the brethren, and love with faith, from God …” (Ephesians 6:23)
Find it in Ephesians 6:23 (KJV).
3. Complete the KJV wording: “Grace be with all them that ____ our Lord Jesus Christ in sincerity. Amen.” (Ephesians 6:24)
Find it in Ephesians 6:24 (KJV).
Related Scripture (KJV)
Isaiah 59:17 — The Lord's armor supplies imagery related to Paul's teaching.
This related passage is selected for its connection with this chapter. It is separate from the chapter text.
Reflect and Apply
Which practice would strengthen your faithful stand and prayer today?
Advanced Questions and Answers
Study this chapter’s wording, patterns, contrasts, and meaning in greater depth.
1. Which account best distinguishes Ephesians 6:1–9 (Household duties before the Lord) from the other movements of this chapter?
2. Which account best distinguishes Ephesians 6:10–20 (The whole armor of God) from the other movements of this chapter?
3. Which account best distinguishes Ephesians 6:21–24 (Encouragement and final blessing) from the other movements of this chapter?
4. What purpose accompanies the whole armour of God?
5. What scope accompanies persevering prayer?
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