“Finally, be strong in the Lord and in the strength of his might.”
Ephesians 6:10
Summary
Ephesians 6 concludes Paul's letter with practical instructions for Christian living and spiritual warfare. Paul begins by addressing the relationships within a household, urging children to obey their parents as a way of following the Lord, and reminding fathers not to provoke their children, but to raise them with godly instruction and discipline. He continues by instructing slaves to obey their earthly masters with sincerity as they would obey Christ, while also advising masters to treat their slaves with respect and fairness, knowing that both have the same Master in heaven. The second half of the chapter is devoted to the armor of God, where Paul encourages believers to stand firm against the devil's schemes by putting on the full armor of God, which includes truth, righteousness, the gospel of peace, faith, salvation, and the word of God. Paul emphasizes the importance of prayer and alertness, urging the readers to pray for all the saints. The letter concludes with a final blessing of peace, love with faith, and grace to all who love the Lord Jesus Christ with an undying love.