Ephesians 6:10-11

Finally, be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power. Put on the full armor of God, so that you can take your stand against the devil’s schemes.

From Background Notes [BN] for Aug 16th & 17th written by Pastor Bob Brown:

The point is obviously not a slavish prosaic use of some table of equivalence for the armor of God. Instead, the same qualities which Paul urges his readers to embody elsewhere in his writings, he now incorporates into the equipment of the soldier. That is why he can offer a similar conclusion in this passage: "Be watchful, stand firm in the faith...

 

...act like men, be strong" (1 Corinthians 16:13), while confidently trusting that one day evil will finally be defeated: "The God of peace will soon crush Satan under your feet. The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you" (Romans 16:20). [BN, 5]

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