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Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil.
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Commentators unanimously stress the word 'whole.' This isn't a mix-and-match situation. God provides a complete set of spiritual armor, and neglecting even one piece leaves a critical vulnerability. As scholar Albert Barnes notes, defeat can be the consequence of lacking a single weapon God has appointed. The armor is meant to be worn in its entirety for full protection.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
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…
Put on (ενδυσασθε). Like >3:12. See also 4:24.
The whole armour (την πανοπλιαν). Old word from πανοπλος (w…
19th Century
Anglican
Put on the whole armour.—The special emphasis in this verse is on the whole armour, or “panoply” (a word used on…
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Baptist
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…
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…
16th Century
Protestant
Put on the whole armor. God has equipped us with various defensive weapons, provided we do not slothfully refuse what is offered. But almo…
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
Put on the whole armour of God Not that which God himself is sometimes clothed with, and uses against his enemies; b…
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…
