Eph 6:13 | JFB | STEP | 13. take ... of God-- not "make," God has done that: you have only to "take up" and put it on. The Ephesians were familiar with the idea of the gods giving armor to mythical heroes: thus Paul's allusion would be appropriate. the evil day-- the day of Satan's special assaults ( , ) in life and at the dying hour (compare ). We must have our armor always on, to be ready against the evil day which may come at any moment, the war being perpetual ( , Margin). done all-- rather, "accomplished all things," namely, necessary to the fight, and becoming a good soldier.

‏ Ephesians 6:13

13. take ... of God--not "make," God has done that: you have only to "take up" and put it on. The Ephesians were familiar with the idea of the gods giving armor to mythical heroes: thus Paul's allusion would be appropriate.

the evil day--the day of Satan's special assaults (Ep 6:12, 16) in life and at the dying hour (compare Re 3:10). We must have our armor always on, to be ready against the evil day which may come at any moment, the war being perpetual (Psa 41:1, Margin).

done all--rather, "accomplished all things," namely, necessary to the fight, and becoming a good soldier.