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| EPHESIANS |
| Explanatory Footnotes - page 2 |
| 6:11 The Armor of God Ephesians concludes with a concise analogy, perhaps inspired by a glimpse of a Roman soldier, outfitted in armor, patrolling the grounds of Paul's prison. Paul viewed the Christian life as a kind of warfare, and wanted his readers to prepare for combat with a dangerous opponent. He listed only the "sword of the Spirit" as an offensive weapon; all the rest were used for defense. |