Ephesians 6:10
Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord, and in the power of his might.
Study Note
Study Note
The opening of the 'armor of God' passage — 'Finally, be strong in the Lord and in the strength of his might' — frames the entire discussion of spiritual warfare in terms of divine resource rather than human resolve. The command 'be strong' is a passive imperative (endynamousthe — be empowered, be strengthened), indicating that the strength is received rather than self-generated. The phrase 'in the Lord and in the strength of his might' deliberately echoes Isaiah 40:26-31, where the incomparable power of God is the ground of strength for the weary. The armor items that follow (verses 14-18) correspond closely to the divine armor described in Isaiah 59:17, where God himself puts on righteousness as a breastplate and salvation as a helmet — the believer's armor is God's own character.
Other Translations
Finally, be strong in the Lord, and in the strength of his might.
As to the rest, my brethren, be strong in the Lord, and in the power of his might;
Lastly, be strong in the Lord, and in the strength of his power.
Cross References
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