EPHESIANS—NOTE ON Ephesians 6:13 Therefore. Because their enemies are superhuman spiritual forces, Christians cannot rely on human resources. They must take up the whole armor of God (see note on v. 11). withstand. Along with “stand” in v. Ephesians 6:11 and stand firm later in v. Ephesians 6:13, Paul portrays Christians as soldiers not retreating from the enemy’s charge. evil day. In Ephesians 5:16 Paul identifies this whole age as “evil days.” Satan’s attacks against Christ’s people will continue until Christ comes again (Luke 21:27) to rescue his people forever.

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