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The Foundational Belt of Truth
Commentators explain that the belt of truth is foundational, holding all other armor in place. It represents both the objective truth of the gospel and the subjective sincerity of the believer. A life grounded in God's truth and lived with integrity provides the stability and firmness needed to stand against deception. As one scholar notes, without it, a believer is 'loosely arrayed' and vulnerable.
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Ephesians
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Albert Barnes
On Ephesians 6:14
18th Century
Theologian
Stand therefore. Resist every attack—as a soldier does in battle. In what way they were to do this, and how they were to be armed, the apo…
AT Robertson
On Ephesians 6:14
Stand therefore (στητε ουν). Second aorist active imperative of ιστημ (intransitive like the others). Ingressive aorist here, "Tak…
Charles Ellicott
On Ephesians 6:14
19th Century
Bishop
Your loins girded about with truth, and wearing the breastplate of righteousness.—There is an obvious reference here to two passages of Is…
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Charles Spurgeon
On Ephesians 6:14
19th Century
Preacher
And having on the breastplate of righteousness;
Let your heart be guarded by the knowledge that you are right with God – that you l…
Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Ephesians 6:14
The exhortation to “stand” repeats the emphasis in vv.11, 13 on the need for immovable steadfastness in the face of a ruthless foe. In v.13 Paul ta…
John Calvin
On Ephesians 6:14
16th Century
Theologian
Stand therefore. Now follows a description of the armor they were instructed to wear. We must not, however, inquire very minutely into the…
John Gill
On Ephesians 6:14
17th Century
Pastor
Stand therefore
Keep your ground, do not desert the army, the church of Christ, nor his cause; continue in the stati…
Matthew Henry
On Ephesians 6:10–18
17th Century
Minister
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…