Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Ephesians 6

96 catchwords867 parallels

← Ephesians | ← Ch 5

Ephesians 6 . 1 , The duty of children towards their parents; Ephesians 6 . 5 , of servants towards their masters; Ephesians 6 . 10 , Our life is a warfare , not only against flesh and blood , but also spiritual enemies; Ephesians 6 . 13 , The complete armour of a Christian; Ephesians 6 . 18 , and how it ought to be used; Ephesians 6 . 21 , Tychicus is commended.

Ephesians 6:1

Children, obey your parents in the Lord, for this is right.

Ephesians 6:1 · BSB

obey14 parallels

in9 parallels

for9 parallels

Reciprocal19 parallels

Ephesians 6:2

“Honor your father and mother” (which is the first commandment with a promise),

Ephesians 6:2 · BSB

the whole verse9 parallels

Reciprocal7 parallels

Ephesians 6:3

“that it may go well with you and that you may have a long life on the earth.”

Ephesians 6:3 · BSB

the whole verse12 parallels

Reciprocal6 parallels

Ephesians 6:4

Fathers, do not provoke your children to wrath; instead, bring them up in the discipline and instruction of the Lord. Ephesians 6:4

Ephesians 6:4 · BSB

ye4 parallels

but33 parallels

Reciprocal12 parallels

Ephesians 6:5

Slaves, obey your earthly masters with respect and fear and sincerity of heart, just as you would obey Christ.

Ephesians 6:5 · BSB

be12 parallels

according1 parallel

with4 parallels

in9 parallels

as3 parallels

Reciprocal13 parallels

Ephesians 6:6

And do this not only to please them while they are watching, but as servants of Christ, doing the will of God from your heart.

Ephesians 6:6 · BSB

eyeservice3 parallels

doing11 parallels

from4 parallels

Reciprocal10 parallels

Ephesians 6:7

Serve with good will, as to the Lord and not to men,

Ephesians 6:7 · BSB

good5 parallels

as3 parallels

Reciprocal3 parallels

Ephesians 6:8

because you know that the Lord will reward each one for whatever good he does, whether he is slave or free.

Ephesians 6:8 · BSB

whatsoever16 parallels

whether2 parallels

Reciprocal7 parallels

Ephesians 6:9

And masters, do the same for your slaves. Give up your use of threats, because you know that He who is both their Master and yours is in heaven, and there is no favoritism with Him.

Ephesians 6:9 · BSB

ye16 parallels

the same5 parallels

forbearing6 parallels

or , moderating

knowing10 parallels

your Master3 parallels

Some read , both your and their Master

neither3 parallels

Reciprocal10 parallels

Ephesians 6:10

Finally, be strong in the Lord and in His mighty power.

Ephesians 6:10 · BSB

Finally4 parallels

be28 parallels

Reciprocal53 parallels

Ephesians 6:11

Put on the full armor of God, so that you can make your stand against the devil’s schemes.

Ephesians 6:11 · BSB

Put3 parallels

the whole5 parallels

able5 parallels

the wiles17 parallels

Reciprocal22 parallels

Ephesians 6:12

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.

Ephesians 6:12 · BSB

wrestle5 parallels

flesh and blood3 parallels

Gr. blood and flesh

principalities5 parallels

against the9 parallels

high1 parallel

or , heavenly

Reciprocal21 parallels

spiritual wickedness or , wicked spirits

Ephesians 6:13

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.

Ephesians 6:13 · BSB

take2 parallels

in the6 parallels

to stand4 parallels

Reciprocal14 parallels

the whole בםןנכיב [Strong's G3833] , a complete suit of armour , both offensive and defensive , from נבם , all , and ןנכןם [Strong's G3696] , armour.

done all or , overcome all

Ephesians 6:14

Stand firm then, with the belt of truth buckled around your waist, with the breastplate of righteousness arrayed,

Ephesians 6:14 · BSB

having5 parallels

the breastplate4 parallels

The טשסבמ [Strong's G2382] , or breastplate , consisted of two parts; one of which covered the whole region of the thorax or breast , and the other the back , as far down as the front part extended

Reciprocal19 parallels

Ephesians 6:15

and with your feet fitted with the readiness of the gospel of peace.

Ephesians 6:15 · BSB

your4 parallels

the gospel3 parallels

Reciprocal3 parallels

Ephesians 6:16

In addition to all this, take up the shield of faith, with which you can extinguish all the flaming arrows of the evil one.

Ephesians 6:16 · BSB

the shield15 parallels

The טץסוןע [Strong's G2375] was a large oblong shield , or scuta , like a door , טץסב [Strong's G2374] , made of wood and covered with hides

to quench1 parallel

Reciprocal3 parallels

Ephesians 6:17

And take the helmet of salvation and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God.

Ephesians 6:17 · BSB

the helmet4 parallels

the sword5 parallels

which9 parallels

Reciprocal3 parallels

Ephesians 6:18

Pray in the Spirit at all times, with every kind of prayer and petition. To this end, stay alert with all perseverance in your prayers for all the saints.

Ephesians 6:18 · BSB

Praying19 parallels

supplication9 parallels

in the7 parallels

watching7 parallels

all perseverance4 parallels

supplication8 parallels

Reciprocal35 parallels

Ephesians 6:19

Pray also for me, that whenever I open my mouth, words may be given me so that I will boldly make known the mystery of the gospel,

Ephesians 6:19 · BSB

for8 parallels

utterance3 parallels

that I14 parallels

the mystery9 parallels

Reciprocal30 parallels

Ephesians 6:20

for which I am an ambassador in chains. Pray that I may proclaim it fearlessly, as I should.

Ephesians 6:20 · BSB

I am3 parallels

bonds11 parallels

or , a chain

boldly15 parallels

Reciprocal22 parallels

therein or , thereof

Ephesians 6:21

Tychicus, the beloved brother and faithful servant in the Lord, will tell you everything, so that you also may know about me and what I am doing.

Ephesians 6:21 · BSB

that2 parallels

Tychicus3 parallels

beloved3 parallels

faithful4 parallels

Reciprocal5 parallels

Ephesians 6:22

I have sent him to you for this very purpose, that you may know about us, and that he may encourage your hearts.

Ephesians 6:22 · BSB

the whole verse6 parallels

Reciprocal3 parallels

Ephesians 6:23

Peace to the brothers and love with faith from God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.

Ephesians 6:23 · BSB

Peace9 parallels

and love6 parallels

Reciprocal10 parallels

Ephesians 6:24

Grace to all who love our Lord Jesus Christ with an undying love.

Ephesians 6:24 · BSB

Grace6 parallels

love2 parallels

in sincerity4 parallels

or , with incorruption

Amen2 parallels

Reciprocal20 parallels

The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge is the classical cross-reference layer — centuries of catchword parallels beneath the site’s quotations, allusions, and echoes. Every reference above also flows into the wider web of connections.

In the wider web10 threads
Intertextuality Pairs
Quotations Ephesians 6:1-3 → Exodus 20:12
Allusions Ephesians 6:10-17 → Isaiah 59:17, Ephesians 6:14-17 → Isaiah 11:4-5, Ephesians 6:14-17 → Isaiah 59:17, Ephesians 6:15 → Isaiah 52:7
Trajectories
Conquest of Canaan (Victory in Christ), Divine Warrior (God Who Fights), Plagues of Egypt (Judgment on False Gods)
Longitudinal Themes
Divine Warrior
Chiasms
Shaped Ephesians 06:10–20
Have a suggestion, or spotted something to fix?
✦ The Hyperlinked Bible