What Does the Bible Say About Armor?
Here are 10 Bible verses about armor, ordered by how relevant readers found them, with the King James Version and the modern Berean Standard Bible side by side.
- #1Ephesians 6:10-18
Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord, and in the power of his might. Put on the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil. For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places. Wherefore take unto you the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand. Stand therefore, having your loins girt about with truth, and having on the breastplate of righteousness; And your feet shod with the preparation of the gospel of peace; …
BSBFinally, be strong in the Lord and in His mighty power. Put on the full armor of God, so that you can make your stand against the devil’s schemes. For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this world’s darkness, and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms. Therefore take up the full armor of God, so that when the day of evil comes, you will be able to stand your ground, and having done everything, to stand. Stand firm then, with the belt of truth buckled around your waist, with the breastplate of righteousness arrayed, and with your feet fitted with the readiness of the gospel of peace. …
- #2Ephesians 6:11
Put on the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil.
BSBPut on the full armor of God, so that you can make your stand against the devil’s schemes.
- #3Hebrews 4:12
For the word of God is quick, and powerful, and sharper than any twoedged sword, piercing even to the dividing asunder of soul and spirit, and of the joints and marrow, and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart.
BSBFor the word of God is living and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword, it pierces even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow. It judges the thoughts and intentions of the heart.
- #4Ephesians 6:15
And your feet shod with the preparation of the gospel of peace;
BSBand with your feet fitted with the readiness of the gospel of peace.
- #5Ephesians 6:17
And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God:
BSBAnd take the helmet of salvation and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God.
- #6Ephesians 6:13
Wherefore take unto you the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand.
BSBTherefore take up the full armor of God, so that when the day of evil comes, you will be able to stand your ground, and having done everything, to stand.
- #7Ephesians 6:14
Stand therefore, having your loins girt about with truth, and having on the breastplate of righteousness;
BSBStand firm then, with the belt of truth buckled around your waist, with the breastplate of righteousness arrayed,
- #81 Thessalonians 5:8
But let us, who are of the day, be sober, putting on the breastplate of faith and love; and for an helmet, the hope of salvation.
BSBBut since we belong to the day, let us be sober, putting on the breastplate of faith and love, and the helmet of our hope of salvation.
- #9Romans 13:12
The night is far spent, the day is at hand: let us therefore cast off the works of darkness, and let us put on the armour of light.
BSBThe night is nearly over; the day has drawn near. So let us lay aside the deeds of darkness and put on the armor of light.
- #101 Peter 5:8
Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walketh about, seeking whom he may devour:
BSBBe sober-minded and alert. Your adversary the devil prowls around like a roaring lion, seeking someone to devour.
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