Ephesians 6:17 kjva — And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God:

King James Version with Apocrypha

"And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God:"

— Ephesians 6:17, King James Version with Apocrypha

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Ephesians 6 — Context

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Stand therefore, having your loins girt about with truth, and having on the breastplate of righteousness;

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And your feet shod with the preparation of the gospel of peace;

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

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And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God:

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Praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, and watching thereunto with all perseverance and supplication for all saints;

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And for me, that utterance may be given unto me, that I may open my mouth boldly, to make known the mystery of the gospel,

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For which I am an ambassador in bonds: that therein I may speak boldly, as I ought to speak.

Ephesians 6:17 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Ephesians 6:17 say?
Ephesians 6:17 in the King James Version with Apocrypha reads: “And take 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 (KJVA): “And take 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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