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Ephesians 6:11 — Bible Verse Meaning & Context

For the day that asks more than you feel ready to give.

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Read in chapter context · Ephesians 6

Both translations, side by side

WEB · World English Bible

"Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil."

KJV · King James Version

"Put on1746 the whole armour3833 of God2316, that4314 ye5209 may be able1410 to stand2476 against4314 the wiles3180 of the devil1228."

How the translations differ: The WEB is a modern public-domain revision of the 1901 ASV; the KJV dates to 1611. The KJV uses armour, while the WEB renders these as armor, you. Both translate the same underlying Greek or Hebrew text — the differences are stylistic, not theological.

In context

Ephesians 6:11 in Ephesians 6

A Bible verse rarely stands alone. Here is Ephesians 6:11 read with the verses immediately before and after — the surrounding flow of Ephesians 6. Read the full chapter →

v.9 You masters, do the same things to them, and give up threatening, knowing that he who is both their Master and yours is in heaven, and there is no partiality with him.
v.10 Finally, be strong in the Lord, and in the strength of his might.
v.11 Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil.
v.12 For our wrestling is not against flesh and blood, but against the principalities, against the powers, against the world’s rulers of the darkness of this age, and against the spiritual forces of wickedness in the heavenly places.
v.13 Therefore put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to withstand in the evil day, and, having done all, to stand.

Book background

About the Book of Ephesians

Testament: New Testament
Genre: Pauline epistle
Author: Paul
Date written: c. 60–62 AD
Audience: The church at Ephesus (and likely a circular letter)
Chapters: 6

Ephesians is Paul's soaring meditation on the Christian's identity in Christ — chosen before creation, saved by grace through faith (2:8-9), united in one new humanity, called to walk in love, and equipped with the armour of God for spiritual warfare. Chapter 5 contains the classic teaching on marriage as a picture of Christ and the church.

Setting: Written from Roman imprisonment.

Key themes: unity · grace · church · spiritual warfare · identity

Read Ephesians from the beginning →

Memorisation aid

How to memorise Ephesians 6:11

Ephesians 6:11 contains 20 words in 2 clauses. Learn one clause at a time, then chain them. The first-letter mnemonic (FLM) under each clause is a memory hook — once you can speak the FLM from memory, the full clause follows.

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Put on the whole armor of God

POTWAO
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that you may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil.

TYMBAT

Frequently asked

FAQ about Ephesians 6:11

What does Ephesians 6:11 say?

Ephesians 6:11 reads: "Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil." — from the New Testament, Ephesians (Pauline epistle). The full verse is shown above with both the World English Bible (WEB) and King James Version (KJV) translations side by side.

What book of the Bible is Ephesians 6:11 in?

Ephesians 6:11 is in the book of Ephesians, traditionally attributed to Paul and written around c. 60–62 AD. Ephesians is pauline epistle in the New Testament, originally addressed to The church at Ephesus (and likely a circular letter). Best known for "by grace you have been saved through faith" and the armour of God.

What is Ephesians 6:11 about?

Ephesians 6:11 is primarily a Bible verse about Strength. Within Ephesians, Ephesians is Paul's soaring meditation on the Christian's identity in Christ — chosen before creation, saved by grace through faith (2:8-9), united in one new humanity, called to walk in love, and equipped with the armour of God for spiritual warfare. Read the full passage above with surrounding context.

What is the difference between Ephesians 6:11 in WEB and KJV?

Ephesians 6:11 in the World English Bible (WEB) reads: "Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil.". The King James Version (KJV) reads: "Put on1746 the whole armour3833 of God2316, that4314 ye5209 may be able1410 to stand2476 against4314 the wiles3180 of the devil1228.". The WEB is a modern public-domain translation that updates the KJV's 1611 English while keeping a similar formal-equivalence style. Both render the same underlying Greek or Hebrew text.

How long is Ephesians 6:11?

Ephesians 6:11 is 20 words in the WEB translation (92 characters), broken into 2 clauses. It is short and well-suited to memorisation. Estimated reading time is about 6 seconds.

How can I memorise Ephesians 6:11?

To memorise Ephesians 6:11, split it into its 2 natural clauses and learn one at a time. Repeat the full verse out loud five times, then write it from memory. Saving the verse as a photo wallpaper using our verse image studio helps daily review — the visual association with a memorable background dramatically improves recall.

Why does Ephesians 6:11 matter in Ephesians?

How can I apply Ephesians 6:11 today?

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