Ephesians 6:16
BSB · Public Domain (CC0)“In addition to all this, take up the shield of faith, with which you can extinguish all the flaming arrows of the evil one.”
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“In addition to all this, take up the shield of faith, with which you can extinguish all the flaming arrows of the evil one.”
Berean Standard Bible · Public Domain (CC0)“Above all, taking the shield of faith, wherewith ye shall be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked.”
King James Version · Public Domain“withal taking up the shield of faith, wherewith ye shall be able to quench all the fiery darts of the evil one.”
American Standard Version · Public Domain“above all, having taken up the shield of the faith, in which ye shall be able all the fiery darts of the evil one to quench,”
Young's Literal Translation · Public DomainOther passages that echo Ephesians 6:16 — 12 related verses from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Genesis 15:1After these events, the word of the LORD came to Abram in a vision: “Do not be afraid, Abram. I am your shield, your very great reward.”
- Psalms 56:3When I am afraid, I put my trust in You.
- Psalms 56:10In God, whose word I praise, in the LORD, whose word I praise,
- Psalms 120:4Sharp arrows will come from the warrior, with burning coals of the broom tree!
- Proverbs 18:10The name of the LORD is a strong tower; the righteous run to it and are safe.
- 2 Corinthians 1:24Not that we lord it over your faith, but we are fellow workers with you for your joy, because it is by faith that you stand firm.
- 2 Corinthians 4:16Therefore we do not lose heart. Though our outer self is wasting away, yet our inner self is being renewed day by day.
- 1 Thessalonians 5:19Do not extinguish the Spirit.
- Hebrews 6:17So when God wanted to make the unchanging nature of His purpose very clear to the heirs of the promise, He guaranteed it with an oath.
- Hebrews 11:24By faith Moses, when he was grown, refused to be called the son of Pharaoh’s daughter.
- 1 Peter 5:8Be sober-minded and alert. Your adversary the devil prowls around like a roaring lion, seeking someone to devour.
- 1 John 5:4because everyone born of God overcomes the world. And this is the victory that has overcome the world: our faith.
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