Ephesians 6:10-24

Context

As the letter concludes, Paul offers exhortations—put on the armor of God and persevere in prayer!

This is an encouragement to abide in God’s own strength so that the church may live worthy of its calling. He also says farewell, closing by commending Tychius to them (vs. 21-22). A final benediction is in vs. 23-24.

Mission Connection

Glimpses of the centrality of mission are again evident in the closing section of Ephesians.

As part of the armor of God, believers are instructed to have their sandals ready to go with the gospel of peace (v. 15). Paul also asks them to pray for him to have boldness in sharing the mystery of the gospel (v. 19 – look back also to 3:1-6). This is an important…