Ephesians 6:18 net — With every prayer and petition, pray at all times in the Spirit, and to this end be alert, with all perseverance and pe…

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"With every prayer and petition, pray at all times in the Spirit, and to this end be alert, with all perseverance and petitions for all the saints."

— Ephesians 6:18, NET Bible

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Ephesians 6 — Context

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by fitting your feet with the preparation that comes from the good news of peace,

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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.

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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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With every prayer and petition, pray at all times in the Spirit, and to this end be alert, with all perseverance and petitions for all the saints.

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Pray for me also, that I may be given the right words when I begin to speak– that I may confidently make known the mystery of the gospel,

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for which I am an ambassador in chains. Pray that I may be able to speak boldly as I ought to speak.

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Farewell Comments Tychicus, my dear brother and faithful servant in the Lord, will make everything known to you, so that you too may know about my circumstances, how I am doing.

Ephesians 6:18 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Ephesians 6:18 say?
Ephesians 6:18 in the NET Bible reads: “With every prayer and petition, pray at all times in the Spirit, and to this end be alert, with all perseverance and petitions for all the saints.”
Where is Ephesians 6:18 in the Bible?
Ephesians 6:18 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Ephesians, chapter 6, verse 18.
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 6:18.
What translation should I read Ephesians 6:18 in?
Ephesians 6:18 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 6:18?
Ephesians 6:18 reads (NET): “With every prayer and petition, pray at all times in the Spirit, and to this end be alert, with all perseverance and petitions for all the saints.” 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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