Ephesians 6:16
“Above all, taking the shield of faith, wherewith ye shall be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked.”
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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
Above all, taking the shield of faith,.... Which may be understood either of the grace of faith, which is like a golden…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870
Above all - Ἐν πᾶσιν En pasin. Not “above all” in point of importance or value, but “over” all, as a soldier holds his…
Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832
Above all, (Επι πασιν, over all the rest of the armor), taking the shield of faith - In the word θυρεος, thureos, the…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–1714Ephesians 6:10-18
Here is a general exhortation to constancy in our Christian course, and to encourage in our Christian warfare. Is not…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921
above all The Gr. admits the renderings, "overall things"; "besidesall things"; "on occasion ofall things, (on all…
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