Eph 6:18 | TNotes | STEP | 6:18 Paul contrasts purely mental prayer with prayer in the Spirit , prayer that arises from the Spirit of God within (see 1 Cor 14:15 ; Jude 1:20 ; cp. Rom 8:26-27 ). • at all times and on every occasion: Believers are to make prayer a way of life and turn the whole of life into prayer (see Phil 4:6-7 ; 1 Thes 5:17 )—not simply for themselves, but for all believers everywhere . • Stay alert and be persistent: Because the danger of the devil is constant.

b1 Cor 14:15►

cJude 1:20►

dRom 8:26-27►

ePhil 4:6-7►

f1 Thes 5:17►

‏ Ephesians 6:18

6:18 ^a Paul contrasts purely mental prayer with prayer in the Spirit, prayer that arises from the Spirit of God within (see 1 Cor 14:15 ^b; Jude 1:20 ^c; cp. Rom 8:26-27 ^d).

• at all times and on every occasion: Believers are to make prayer a way of life and turn the whole of life into prayer (see Phil 4:6-7 ^e; 1 Thes 5:17 ^f)—not simply for themselves, but for all believers everywhere.

• Stay alert and be persistent: Because the danger of the devil is constant.