Ephesians 6:17 cpdv — And take up the helmet of salvation and the sword of the Spirit (which is the Word of God).

Catholic Public Domain Version

"And take up the helmet of salvation and the sword of the Spirit (which is the Word of God). "

— Ephesians 6:17, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Ephesians 6 — Context

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Therefore, stand firm, having been girded about your waist with truth, and having been clothed with the breastplate of justice,

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and having feet which have been shod by the preparation of the Gospel of peace.

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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.

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And take up the helmet of salvation and the sword of the Spirit (which is the Word of God).

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Through every kind of prayer and supplication, pray at all times in spirit, and so be vigilant with every kind of earnest supplication, for all the saints,

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and also for me, so that words may be given to me, as I open my mouth with faith to make known the mystery of the Gospel,

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in such a manner that I may dare to speak exactly as I ought to speak. For I act as an ambassador in chains for the Gospel.

Ephesians 6:17 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Ephesians 6:17 say?
Ephesians 6:17 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “And take up the helmet of salvation and the sword of the Spirit (which is the Word of God). ”
Where is Ephesians 6:17 in the Bible?
Ephesians 6:17 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Ephesians, chapter 6, verse 17.
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 6:17.
What translation should I read Ephesians 6:17 in?
Ephesians 6:17 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 6:17?
Ephesians 6:17 reads (CPDV): “And take up the helmet of salvation and the sword of the Spirit (which is the Word of God). ” 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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