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Ephesians 6:11Armor of God
Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil.
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Interpretation

Paul urges a armor of god that is practiced in conflict and celebration in Ephesians 6:11—consider "put" and "whole". Work out armor of god in prayers we actually pray—honor God behind closed doors.

Context

This passage belongs to Ephesians, a epistle/letter witness, developing armor of god. Read in Ephesians 6, its force becomes clearer. Listen for “put” alongside “whole”.

Authorship & Historical Background

Early sources associate Ephesians with Paul. Critical study of Ephesians often concludes: Deutero‑Pauline (disputed).. Scholars commonly date Ephesians AD 80–90. It sits within the Armor of God (epistle/letter). Here the thread of apostolic community comes into view.

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Traditional:Paul
Modern scholarship:Deutero‑Pauline (disputed).
Date:AD 80–90
Manuscripts & Textual Witnesses
The Greek text is preserved in thousands of manuscripts. Early papyri (P46, P66, P75) from the 2nd-3rd centuries, along with major uncials like Sinaiticus and Vaticanus (4th century), provide strong textual witness. Minor variants exist but do not alter the main meaning.
Sources & witness notes
SinaiticusVaticanusP46