Ephesians 6:16 bbe — And most of all, using faith as a cover to keep off all the flaming arrows of the Evil One.

Bible in Basic English

"And most of all, using faith as a cover to keep off all the flaming arrows of the Evil One."

— Ephesians 6:16, Bible in Basic English

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Ephesians 6 — Context

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For this reason take up all the arms of God, so that you may be able to be strong in the evil day, and, having done all, to keep your place.

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Take your place, then, having your body clothed with the true word, and having put on the breastplate of righteousness;

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Be ready with the good news of peace as shoes on your feet;

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And most of all, using faith as a cover to keep off all the flaming arrows of the Evil One.

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And take salvation for your head-dress and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God:

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With prayers and deep desires, making requests at all times in the Spirit, and keeping watch, with strong purpose, in prayer for all the saints,

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And for me, that words may be given to me in the opening of my mouth, to make clear without fear the secret of the good news,

Ephesians 6:16 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Ephesians 6:16 say?
Ephesians 6:16 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “And most of all, using faith as a cover to keep off all the flaming arrows of the Evil One.”
Where is Ephesians 6:16 in the Bible?
Ephesians 6:16 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Ephesians, chapter 6, verse 16.
Who wrote Ephesians?
Ephesians is traditionally attributed to Paul the Apostle (from Roman imprisonment). It was written c. AD 60–62.
What is the book of Ephesians about?
Ephesians is the church's great song of God's plan — Father, Son, and Spirit working from before the foundation of the world to gather one new people in Christ. Chapters 1–3 lay the doctrine, chapters 4–6 work out the life that flows from it, ending in the armor of God.
What are the major themes of Ephesians?
Ephesians explores themes including Grace, Unity in Christ, New Humanity, Spirit-Filled Life, Spiritual Warfare. These themes shape the meaning and context of Ephesians 6:16.
What translation should I read Ephesians 6:16 in?
Ephesians 6:16 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Ephesians 6:16?
Ephesians 6:16 reads (BBE): “And most of all, using faith as a cover to keep off all the flaming arrows of the Evil One.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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