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Ephesians 6:10

What does Ephesians 6:10 mean?

A plain-English look at Ephesians 6:10 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.

What Ephesians 6:10 means

“Finally” signals Paul’s concluding charge: be strong in the Lord and in the strength of his might. The emphasis is on derived strength—power that comes from union with Christ, not self-reliance. Christian life is not maintained by willpower alone; it draws on divine resources. This verse comforts the weak and corrects the proud. Strength is found by looking away from ourselves to the Lord who has triumphed. Paul prepares readers for a realistic assessment of the Christian battle: the opposition is real, but God’s might is greater. The command anticipates the armor imagery to follow, where every provision needed to stand firm is supplied by God himself.

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

Finally, be strong in the Lord, and in the strength of his might.

KJV

King James Version · 1611

Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord, and in the power of his might.

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

Finally, be strong in the Lord, and in the strength of his might.

BBE

Bible in Basic English · 1949

Lastly, be strong in the Lord, and in the strength of his power.

YLT

Young's Literal Translation · 1862

As to the rest, my brethren, be strong in the Lord, and in the power of his might;

DRA

Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752

Finally, brethren, be strengthened in the Lord and in the might of his power.

DBY

Darby Bible · 1890

For the rest, brethren, be strong in [the] Lord, and in the might of his strength.

Context

After addressing household relationships, Paul shifts to the broader spiritual conflict that undergirds all Christian living. Verse 10 sets the tone: dependence on the Lord’s power is essential. Verses 11–12 will explain the need for God’s armor and identify the true enemy as spiritual powers, not human adversaries. This frame is crucial for reading the armor imagery in verses 13–17 and the call to prayer in verses 18–20 as means of persevering in faith.

v.9And, ye masters, do the same things unto them, and forbear threatening: knowing that he who is both their Master and yours is in heaven, and there is no respect of persons with him.

v.10This passage

v.11Put on the whole armor of God, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil.

Cross references

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  • Zechariah 8:13

    And it shall come to pass that, as ye were a curse among the nations, O house of Judah and house of Israel, so will I save you, and ye shall be a blessing. Fear not, but let your hands be strong.

  • 2 Timothy 4:17

    But the Lord stood by me, and strengthened me; that through me the message might be fully proclaimed, and that all the Gentiles might hear: and I was delivered out of the mouth of the lion.

  • Joshua 1:9

    Have not I commanded thee? Be strong and of good courage; be not affrighted, neither be thou dismayed: for Jehovah thy God is with thee whithersoever thou goest.

  • Psalms 138:3

    In the day that I called thou answeredst me, Thou didst encourage me with strength in my soul.

  • 1 Corinthians 16:13

    Watch ye, stand fast in the faith, quit you like men, be strong.

  • Deuteronomy 20:3

    and shall say unto them, Hear, O Israel, ye draw nigh this day unto battle against your enemies: let not your heart faint; fear not, nor tremble, neither be ye affrighted at them;

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