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Ephesians 6:17

Ephesians 6:17 (WEB)

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

Fathers and councils · 21

Tertullian

  • “See we, then, whether that which has another action be not another sword,—that is, the Divine word of God, doubly sharpened with the two Testaments of the ancient law and the new law; sharpened by the equity of its own wisdom; rendering to each one according to his own action.” — editor's note: Comp. Heb. iv. 12; Rev. i. 16; ii. 12; xix. 15, 21; also Eph. vi. 17.

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  • “…we may be able to quench all the fiery darts of the devil, and the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which (he says) is the word of God.”” — editor's note: Eph. vi. 14–17.

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Cyril of Jerusalem

Ambrose of Milan

John Cassian

Cyprian of Carthage

Clement of Alexandria

Augustine of Hippo

Catena Aurea on Matthew

  • Hilary of PoitiersCatena Aurea on Matthew

    “The word of God, we may remember, is likened to a sword; [margin note: Eph 6:17, Heb 4:12] so here the sword that is sent upon the earth is His preaching poured into the heart of man.” — the author cites it

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John Chrysostom

  • “We have need also of an helmet; for since the reasoning faculty is there, and from this it is possible for us either to be saved, when what is right is done, or it is possible for us to be ruined—therefore he says, “the helmet of salvation.” ( Eph. vi. 17.)” — the author cites it

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Jerome

  • “But he, careless, fearless, and armed from head to foot with the apostle’s armor, now listens to God by reading the Scriptures, now speaks to God as he prays to the Lord; and it may be that, while he lingers in the island, he sees some vision such as that once seen by John.” — editor's note: Eph. vi. 13–17.

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  • “Take to yourself the shield of faith, the breastplate of righteousness, the helmet of salvation, and sally forth to battle.” — editor's note: Eph. vi. 14–17.

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Basil the Great

Aphrahat

Leo the Great

Cross-references · 16

Cited together with

  • Cited together in On the Holy Spirit III.7.

  • Cited together in Hilary of Poitiers on Matthew 10:34–36 (Catena Aurea).

  • Cited together in On the Holy Spirit III.7.

  • Cited together in Concerning Virgins II.4.

  • Cited together in Concerning Virgins II.4.

  • Cited together in Concerning Virgins II.4.

  • Cited together in Concerning Virgins II.4.

  • Cited together in The Five Books Against Marcion III.13.

  • Cited together in Concerning Virgins II.4.

  • Cited together in Concerning Virgins II.4.

  • Cited together in Concerning Virgins II.4.

  • Cited together in Hilary of Poitiers on Matthew 10:34–36 (Catena Aurea) and 2 other places.

  • Cited together in Hilary of Poitiers on Matthew 10:34–36 (Catena Aurea).

  • Cited together in Concerning Virgins II.4.

  • Cited together in Concerning Virgins II.4.

Quotes

  • Stern wrath sharpened as a sword; the sword of the Spirit.

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