STUDIES IN THE LORD'S PRAYER
Copyright © Rosemary Bardsley 2002
WORKSHEET 13.3: SUMMARY OF EPHESIANS 6:10-18
Study the table below and discuss the significance of the verbs and participles used in these verses.
Note:
- Present tense indicates continuous action.
- Aorist tense indicates decisive, once-for-all action.
- Middle voice is an action one does to or for oneself.
- Subjunctive mood indicates the intended result or purpose of an action.
SUMMARY OF EPHESIANS 6:10-18
Command |
Purpose |
How it is accomplished | |
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Be strong (put forth energy, acquire vigour); present continuous tense. |
10 |
In the Lord and his mighty power |
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Put on (clothe yourselves with) the full armour of God; (Aorist tense.) |
11 |
To be able (present) to stand (Aorist) against the devil's schemes. |
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Take up (Aorist tense) the full armour of God |
13 |
In order that you may be able (Aorist subjunctive) to stand against (resist) (Aorist), and having done everything, to stand (Aorist). |
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Stand (Aorist) |
14 |
Having put the belt of truth around yourself (Aorist middle participle). |
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Having clothed yourself with the breastplate of righteousness (Aorist middle participle) |
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15 |
Having bound onto your feet the preparedness of the Gospel of peace (Aorist middle participle) |
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16 |
with which you will be able (future tense) to quench (Aorist) all the flaming arrows of the evil one. |
Having taken up the shield of faith (Aorist participle) |
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Take into your hands (receive) the helmet of salvation and the sword of the Spirit (Aorist) |
17 |
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18 |
Through all prayer and supplication praying (present tense) in all times in the Spirit, and being watchful (present tense) in all perseverance and supplication for all the saints. |