and having shod the feet with the preparation of the gospel of peace; Truth to Learn We have a firm standing in our salvation. Behind the Words “Having shod” is translated from the verb hupodeō, which is a compound word made up of hupo, meaning “under” and deō, meaning...
Ephesians 6:14 – Truth and Righteousness
Stand therefore, having girded your waist with truth, and having put on the breastplate of righteousness, Truth to Learn Truth and righteousness are two of the key pieces of our armor. Behind the Words “Stand” is translated from the Greek word histēmi, meaning “to stand.” It is expressed here...
Ephesians 6:13 – Prepare for Battle
Therefore take up the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against them in the evil day, and having done all, to stand. Truth to Learn We need to be prepared for spiritual battle at all times. Behind the Words Analambanō is the Greek word...
Ephesians 6:12 – Spiritual Wrestling Match
For our wrestling is not against flesh and blood, but against authorities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world system, against spiritual powers of evil in the heavenly places. Truth to Learn We are in a spiritual battle against powerful wickedness (but we are on the...
Ephesians 6:11 – Protective Armor
Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the methods of the devil. Truth to Learn We Christians need protective armor for our spiritual battles. Behind the Words “Put on” is translated from the verb enduō, which is made up of en,...
Ephesians 6:10 – Be Made Strong!
Finally, my brothers, be strengthened in the Lord and in the power of His strength. Truth to Learn Christians need to prepare for spiritual warfare. Behind the Words The word “finally” is translated from loipos, meaning “that which remains.” There is some variation in Greek manuscripts as to whether...
Ephesians 6:9 – God-Honoring Bosses
And you, masters, do the same things to them, giving up threatening, knowing that both their Master and yours is in heaven, and there is no partiality with Him. Truth to Learn Bosses are to do their job in a God-honoring way. Behind the Words The words “giving up”...
Ephesians 6:8 – Rewards, Temporal or Eternal?
knowing that whatever good anyone does, this he will receive from the Lord, whether he is a slave or free. Truth to Learn Living for God will produce eternal rewards from God. Behind the Words “Knowing” is from the Greek verb eidō, which means “to have seen with perception.”...
Ephesians 6:7 – Give Your Best!
serving with goodwill, as to the Lord, and not to men, Truth to Learn God gave us His best, so we should give Him our best. Behind the Words “serving” is translated from the Greek verb douleuō, which is derived from doulos (a bond servant or slave). Douleuō means...
Ephesians 6:6 – Jesus, Our Boss
not with eyeservice, as men-pleasers, but as servants of Christ, doing the will of God from the heart, Truth to Learn We are to work at our jobs as if our boss was Jesus himself. Behind the Words The Greek word translated “eyeservice” is ophthalmodouleia, which is composed of...
Ephesians 6:5 – Obedient to Masters
Servants, be obedient to those who are your masters according to the flesh, with fear and trembling, in singleness of heart, as to Christ; Truth to Learn Christians are to be respectful and obedient to their bosses. Behind the Words “Servants” is from the Greek word doulos, which refers...
Ephesians 6:4 – Godly Parenting
And fathers, do not provoke your children to anger, but bring them up in the discipline and instruction of the Lord. Truth to Learn Parents should be an example of God’s love in the way they raise their children. Behind the Words The words “provoke … to anger” are...
Ephesians 6:3 – Faithful Obedience from Love
That it may be well with you, and you may live long on the earth. Truth to Learn We should be obedient to God because we love Him, not because we want or expect something from Him. Behind the Words The verbal phrase “it may be” is translated from...
Ephesians 6:2 – Honor Your Parents
“Honor your father and mother,” which is the first commandment with promise: Truth to Learn We should all give our parents honor and respect. Behind the Words Timaō is the Greek verb translated as “honor.” Timaō literally means “to place a high value on something.” It can refer to...
Ephesians 6:1 – Obedience is Right
Children, obey your parents in the Lord: for this is right. Truth to Learn Obeying our parents is what God expects from us. Behind the Words “Children” is translated from the Greek noun teknon, which is based on the verb tiktō, meaning “to bring forth, or bear children.” Therefore,...
Ephesians 5:33 – Back to the Point
Moreover, each individual among you also is to love his own wife as himself, and the wife that she honors her husband. Truth to Learn The responsibilities of husband and wife are not optional. Behind the Words “Moreover” is a translation of the Greek adverb plēn, which is a...
Ephesians 5:32 – Are You Faithfully Married?
This is a great mystery, but I speak in regard to Christ and the church. Truth to Learn The relationship between Christ and Christians is precisely like a marriage relationship. Behind the Words The Greek word translated “mystery” is musterion, which is derived from the verb muō, meaning “to...
Ephesians 5:31 – Glued Together as One
"For this reason a man shall leave father and mother and be joined to his wife, and the two shall become one flesh." Truth to Learn God has a specific design for the marriage relationship. Behind the Words The words “For this reason” are translated from the Greek words...
Ephesians 5:30 – God’s Body Love
For we are members of His body, of His flesh and of His bones. Truth to Learn Christians are part of God’s body which He loves. Behind the Words “For” is translated from hoti, a Greek conjunction which can be used to demonstrate something further (translated as “that”) or...
Ephesians 5:29 – Nourishment and Comfort
For no one ever hated his own flesh, but nourishes and cherishes it, as also Christ does the church. Truth to Learn Men are responsible for providing for the nourishment and comfort of their wives. Behind the Words The word translated “hated” is misesō, which means “to hate, to...
Ephesians 5:28 – Win-win Love
So husbands ought to love their own wives as their own bodies; he who loves his own wife loves himself. Truth to Learn As we love ourselves, so a husband should love his wife. Behind the Words The word translated “ought” is opheilō, which means “to be indebted” or...