Ephesians 6:16-18a
What is written? (ESV)
In all circumstances take up the shield of faith, with which you can extinguish all the flaming darts of the evil one; and take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God, praying at all times in the Spirit, with all prayer and supplication.
What does it say?
In all situations, take up the shield of faith which can put out all Satan’s flaming darts. Put on the helmet of salvation and the sword of the Spirit which is the word of God, making sure to always offer prayer in the Spirit.
What is its immediate context?
Paul’s closing admonition to the Christian’s in Ephesus.
How Ephesians 6:16-18a is applied across Bible answers
Are God’s word and the Holy Spirit the same thing?
As part of a Christian's "armor", they should wield the "sword of the Spirit" (not the Spirit Himself).
How is the word of God a double edged sword?
The words of the Spirit (word of God) are like a sword – the offensive weapon for battle.
Top 10: Passages that must be reconciled before concluding that the Holy Spirit indwells representatively through the Word?
The word is the Spirit's sword, not the Spirit Himself.
What does it mean to pray in the Spirit?
The Spirit equips the child of God with "armor" to fight off Satan. One of these weapons is our ability to pray in the Spirit.
