Ephesians 6:16
New International Version
In addition to all this, take up the shield of faith, with which you can extinguish all the flaming arrows of the evil one.

New Living Translation
In addition to all of these, hold up the shield of faith to stop the fiery arrows of the devil.

English Standard Version
In all circumstances take up the shield of faith, with which you can extinguish all the flaming darts of the evil one;

Berean Standard Bible
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 Literal Bible
besides all, having taken up the shield of faith with which you will be able to quench all the flaming arrows of the evil one.

King James Bible
Above all, taking the shield of faith, wherewith ye shall be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked.

New King James Version
above all, taking the shield of faith with which you will be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked one.

New American Standard Bible
in addition to all, taking up the shield of faith with which you will be able to extinguish all the flaming arrows of the evil one.

NASB 1995
in addition to all, taking up the shield of faith with which you will be able to extinguish all the flaming arrows of the evil one.

NASB 1977
in addition to all, taking up the shield of faith with which you will be able to extinguish all the flaming missiles of the evil one.

Legacy Standard Bible
In addition to all, having taken up the shield of faith with which you will be able to extinguish all the flaming arrows of the evil one,

Amplified Bible
Above all, lift up the [protective] shield of faith with which you can extinguish all the flaming arrows of the evil one.

Christian Standard Bible
In every situation take up the shield of faith with which you can extinguish all the flaming arrows of the evil one.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
In every situation take the shield of faith, and with it you will be able to extinguish all the flaming arrows of the evil one.

American Standard Version
withal taking up the shield of faith, wherewith ye shall be able to quench all the fiery darts of the evil one.

Contemporary English Version
Let your faith be like a shield, and you will be able to stop all the flaming arrows of the evil one.

English Revised Version
withal taking up the shield of faith, wherewith ye shall be able to quench all the fiery darts of the evil one.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
In addition to all these, take the Christian faith as your shield. With it you can put out all the flaming arrows of the evil one.

Good News Translation
At all times carry faith as a shield; for with it you will be able to put out all the burning arrows shot by the Evil One.

International Standard Version
In addition to having clothed yourselves with these things, having taken up the shield of faith, with which you will be able to put out all the flaming arrows of the evil one,

Majority Standard Bible
In addition to all this, take up the shield of faith, with which you can extinguish all the flaming arrows of the evil one.

NET Bible
and in all of this, by taking up the shield of faith with which you can extinguish all the flaming arrows of the evil one.

New Heart English Bible
above all, taking up the shield of faith, with which you will be able to quench all the fiery darts of the evil one.

Webster's Bible Translation
Above all, taking the shield of faith, with which ye will be able to extinguish all the fiery darts of the wicked.

Weymouth New Testament
And besides all these take the great shield of faith, on which you will be able to quench all the flaming darts of the Wicked one;

World English Bible
above all, taking up the shield of faith, with which you will be able to quench all the fiery darts of the evil one.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
in all, having taken up the shield of faith, in which you will be able to quench all the fiery darts of the evil one,

Berean Literal Bible
besides all, having taken up the shield of faith with which you will be able to quench all the flaming arrows of the evil one.

Young's Literal Translation
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,

Smith's Literal Translation
Over all, having taken the shield of faith, in which ye shall be able to quench all the inflamed darts of evil.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
In all things taking the shield of faith, wherewith you may be able to extinguish all the fiery darts of the most wicked one.

Catholic Public Domain Version
In all things, take up the shield of faith, with which you may be able to extinguish all the fiery darts of the most wicked one.

New American Bible
In all circumstances, hold faith as a shield, to quench all [the] flaming arrows of the evil one.

New Revised Standard Version
With all of these, take the shield of faith, with which you will be able to quench all the flaming arrows of the evil one.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
Together with these, take for yourselves the shield of faith, for with it you shall be able to quench all the flaming darts of the wicked.

Aramaic Bible in Plain English
And with these, take to you the shield of faith, that with it you may have the power to quench all of the blazing bolts of The Evil One.
NT Translations
Anderson New Testament
taking up, over all, the shield of faith, with which you shall be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked one:

Godbey New Testament
in all things taking the shield of faith, with which you shall be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked one.

Haweis New Testament
and over all lifting up the shield of faith, with which ye shall be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked one.

Mace New Testament
cover all with the shield of faith, to repel all the fiery darts of the adversary:

Weymouth New Testament
And besides all these take the great shield of faith, on which you will be able to quench all the flaming darts of the Wicked one;

Worrell New Testament
withal having taken up the shield of faith, with which ye will be able to quench all the fiery darts of the evil one.

Worsley New Testament
over all taking the shield of faith, whereby ye will be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked one:

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
The Armor of God
15and with your feet fitted with the readiness of the gospel of peace. 16In addition to all this, take up the shield of faith, with which you can extinguish all the flaming arrows of the evil one. 17And take the helmet of salvation and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God.…

Cross References
Hebrews 11:1
Now faith is the assurance of what we hope for and the certainty of what we do not see.

1 John 5:4
because everyone born of God overcomes the world. And this is the victory that has overcome the world: our faith.

1 Peter 5:8-9
Be sober-minded and alert. Your adversary the devil prowls around like a roaring lion, seeking someone to devour. / Resist him, standing firm in your faith and in the knowledge that your brothers throughout the world are undergoing the same kinds of suffering.

1 Thessalonians 5:8
But since we belong to the day, let us be sober, putting on the breastplate of faith and love, and the helmet of our hope of salvation.

Romans 10:17
Consequently, faith comes by hearing, and hearing by the word of Christ.

2 Corinthians 10:4-5
The weapons of our warfare are not the weapons of the flesh. Instead, they have divine power to demolish strongholds. / We demolish arguments and every presumption set up against the knowledge of God; and we take captive every thought to make it obedient to Christ.

James 4:7
Submit yourselves, then, to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you.

1 Corinthians 16:13
Be on the alert. Stand firm in the faith. Be men of courage. Be strong.

Matthew 17:20
“Because you have so little faith,” He answered. “For truly I tell you, if you have faith the size of a mustard seed, you can say to this mountain, ‘Move from here to there,’ and it will move. Nothing will be impossible for you.”

Mark 11:22-24
“Have faith in God,” Jesus said to them. / “Truly I tell you that if anyone says to this mountain, ‘Be lifted up and thrown into the sea,’ and has no doubt in his heart but believes that it will happen, it will be done for him. / Therefore I tell you, whatever you ask for in prayer, believe that you have received it, and it will be yours.

Luke 22:31-32
Simon, Simon, Satan has asked to sift all of you like wheat. / But I have prayed for you, Simon, that your faith will not fail. And when you have turned back, strengthen your brothers.”

Psalm 91:4
He will cover you with His feathers; under His wings you will find refuge; His faithfulness is a shield and rampart.

Proverbs 30:5
Every word of God is flawless; He is a shield to those who take refuge in Him.

Isaiah 54:17
No weapon formed against you shall prosper, and you will refute every tongue that accuses you. This is the heritage of the servants of the LORD, and their vindication is from Me,” declares the LORD.

Genesis 15:1
After 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.”


Treasury of Scripture

Above all, taking the shield of faith, with which you shall be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked.

the shield.

Genesis 15:1
After these things the word of the LORD came unto Abram in a vision, saying, Fear not, Abram: I am thy shield, and thy exceeding great reward.

Psalm 56:3,4,10,11
What time I am afraid, I will trust in thee…

Proverbs 18:10
The name of the LORD is a strong tower: the righteous runneth into it, and is safe.

to quench.

1 Thessalonians 5:19
Quench not the Spirit.

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Ephesians 6
1. The duty of children toward their parents;
5. of servants toward their masters.
10. Our life is a warfare, not only against flesh and blood, but also spiritual enemies.
13. The complete armor of a Christian;
18. and how it ought to be used.
21. Tychicus is commended.














In addition to all this
This phrase indicates a continuation and culmination of the previous instructions regarding the armor of God. The Greek word "ἐν πᾶσιν" (en pasin) suggests a comprehensive approach, emphasizing that the shield of faith is not an isolated piece but integral to the full armor. Historically, Roman soldiers would carry a large shield, known as a "scutum," which covered the entire body. This imagery underscores the necessity of faith as a protective measure that complements all other spiritual defenses.

take up
The Greek word "ἀναλαβόντες" (analabontes) is an imperative, meaning to "take up" or "raise." This action is intentional and requires effort, signifying that faith is not passive but an active choice. In the context of spiritual warfare, believers are called to actively engage their faith, lifting it as a defense against spiritual attacks.

the shield of faith
The "shield" (θυρεός, thyreos) in Roman times was a large, door-like shield that provided extensive protection. Faith, in this context, is depicted as a comprehensive defense against spiritual threats. Theologically, faith is trust and confidence in God and His promises. It is the believer's reliance on God's power and truth, which acts as a barrier against doubt and fear.

with which you can extinguish
The phrase "with which you can extinguish" (ἐν ᾧ δυνήσεσθε σβέσαι, en hō dynēsesthe sbesai) highlights the effectiveness of faith. The verb "σβέσαι" (sbēsai) means "to quench" or "to extinguish," suggesting that faith has the power to nullify and render harmless the attacks of the enemy. This implies that faith is not only defensive but also transformative, turning potential harm into nothingness.

all the flaming arrows
The "flaming arrows" (τὰ βέλη τὰ πεπυρωμένα, ta belē ta pepyrōmena) represent the various attacks and temptations from the evil one. In ancient warfare, arrows were often set on fire to cause maximum damage. Spiritually, these arrows symbolize the destructive and fiery trials that believers face, such as doubt, fear, and temptation. The comprehensive nature of "all" indicates that no attack is too great for the shield of faith.

of the evil one
The "evil one" (τοῦ πονηροῦ, tou ponērou) refers to Satan, the adversary of believers. This phrase acknowledges the reality of spiritual warfare and the presence of a personal enemy who seeks to undermine faith. Theologically, it serves as a reminder of the ongoing battle between good and evil, and the necessity for believers to remain vigilant and equipped with faith.

(16) Above all.--Properly, over all, or besides all else. The shield here is the large heavy shield covering the whole body, in which the "fiery darts"--that is, the arrows, with the points made red hot, or wrapped in with burning tow (comp. Psalm 7:14; Psalm 120:4)--may fix and burn themselves out without harm. St. Paul likens it to "faith." This, however, is neither the "faith in which we stand" (2Corinthians 1:24), nor the energetic faith of Hebrews 11. It is the faith of patience and endurance, the almost passive faith, trusting in God's protection and submissive to His will, on which the darts of temptation, whether from fear, or from lust, or from doubt, fall harmless. The best commentary after all, on the words is found in Christian's conflict with Apollyon in the Pilgrim's Progress.

Verse 16. - Withal taking up the shield of faith. The θυξεός was a large oblong shield covering a great part of the body, not the ἀσπίς, smaller and more round. Faith, in its widest sense, constitutes this shield - faith in God as our Father, in Christ as our Redeemer, in the Spirit as our Sanctifier and Strengthener - faith in all the promises, and especially such promises as we find in Revelations 2. and 3. "to him that overcometh" (comp. promise to Ephesus, Revelation 2:7) Wherewith ye shall be able to quench all the fiery darts of the evil one. "Fiery darts" were weapons tipped with inflammable materials, firebrands, curiously constructed, adapted to set on fire. Metaphorically, considerations darted into the mind inflaming lust, pride, revenge, or ether evil feelings, emanations from the great tempter, the evil one. That such considerations sometimes start up suddenly in the mind, against the deliberate desire, sometimes even in the middle of holy exercises, is the painful experience of every Christian, and must make him thankful for the shield on which they are quenched. An act of faith on Christ, placing the soul consciously in his presence, recalling his atoning love and grace, and the promises of the Spirit, will extinguish these fiery temptations.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Greek
In addition to
ἐν (en)
Preposition
Strong's 1722: In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; 'in, ' at, on, by, etc.

all [this],
πᾶσιν (pasin)
Adjective - Dative Neuter Plural
Strong's 3956: All, the whole, every kind of. Including all the forms of declension; apparently a primary word; all, any, every, the whole.

take up
ἀναλαβόντες (analabontes)
Verb - Aorist Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Plural
Strong's 353: To take up, raise; I pick up, take on board; I carry off, lead away. From ana and lambano; to take up.

the
τὸν (ton)
Article - Accusative Masculine Singular
Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.

shield
θυρεὸν (thyreon)
Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular
Strong's 2375: The heavy oblong Roman shield. From thura; a large shield.

of faith,
πίστεως (pisteōs)
Noun - Genitive Feminine Singular
Strong's 4102: Faith, belief, trust, confidence; fidelity, faithfulness.

with
ἐν (en)
Preposition
Strong's 1722: In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; 'in, ' at, on, by, etc.

which
(hō)
Personal / Relative Pronoun - Dative Masculine Singular
Strong's 3739: Who, which, what, that.

you can
δυνήσεσθε (dynēsesthe)
Verb - Future Indicative Middle - 2nd Person Plural
Strong's 1410: (a) I am powerful, have (the) power, (b) I am able, I can. Of uncertain affinity; to be able or possible.

extinguish
σβέσαι (sbesai)
Verb - Aorist Infinitive Active
Strong's 4570: (a) I extinguish, quench, (b) I suppress, thwart. A prolonged form of an apparently primary verb; to extinguish.

all
πάντα (panta)
Adjective - Accusative Neuter Plural
Strong's 3956: All, the whole, every kind of. Including all the forms of declension; apparently a primary word; all, any, every, the whole.

the
τὰ (ta)
Article - Accusative Neuter Plural
Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.

flaming
πεπυρωμένα (pepyrōmena)
Verb - Perfect Participle Middle or Passive - Accusative Neuter Plural
Strong's 4448: From pur; to kindle, i.e. to be ignited, glow, be refined, or to be inflamed.

arrows
βέλη (belē)
Noun - Accusative Neuter Plural
Strong's 956: A missile, dart, javelin, arrow. From ballo; a missile, i.e. Spear or arrow.

of the
τοῦ (tou)
Article - Genitive Masculine Singular
Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.

evil one.
πονηροῦ (ponērou)
Adjective - Genitive Masculine Singular
Strong's 4190: Evil, bad, wicked, malicious, slothful.


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