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Put on the whole armor of God, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil.

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A.T. Robertson

A.T. Robertson

A.T.Robertson

19th Century
Southern Baptist
19th Century

Put on (ενδυσασθε). Like >3:12. See also 4:24.

The whole armour (την πανοπλιαν). Old word from πανοπλος (w…

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

Put on the whole armour of God. The whole description here is derived from the weapons of an ancient soldier. The various parts of those w…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

Put on the whole armour.—The special emphasis in this verse is on the whole armour, or “panoply” (a word used on…

Charles Spurgeon

Charles Spurgeon

CharlesSpurgeon

19th Century
Baptist
19th Century

And in the power of his might. Put on the whole armor of God,

First, be strong, and then put on armor. It is no use putting armor on…

Expositor's Bible Commentary

Expositor's Bible Commentary

Expositor'sBible Commentary

20th Century
20th Century

The call to “put on” (GK 1907) God’s armor recalls a similar appeal in 1 Thessalonians 5:8. This accoutrement is provided by God and mo…

John Calvin

John Calvin

JohnCalvin

16th Century
Protestant
16th Century

Put on the whole armor. God has equipped us with various defensive weapons, provided we do not slothfully refuse what is offered. But almo…

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

Put on the whole armour of God
Not that which God himself is sometimes clothed with, and uses against his enemies; b…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

Spiritual strength and courage are needed for our spiritual warfare and suffering. Those who wish to prove they have true grace must aim at all gra…

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