Ephesians
“Above all, taking the shield of faith, wherewith ye shall be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked.”
Ephesians 6:16
Ephesians 6:16 (KJV) speaks to spiritual warfare, faith, and the enemy — words set in Ephesians, Paul's letter on the church and life in Christ. It is the kind of verse worth reading slowly, more than once, and carrying with you through the day.
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Verses that sit beside this one
“Submit yourselves therefore to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you.”
James 4:7“And he answered, Fear not: for they that be with us are more than they that be with them.”
2 Kings 6:16“Be strong and courageous, be not afraid nor dismayed for the king of Assyria, nor for all the multitude that is with him: for there be more with us than with him:”
2 Chronicles 32:7“Fight the good fight of faith, lay hold on eternal life, whereunto thou art also called, and hast professed a good profession before many witnesses.”
1 Timothy 6:12“As soon as Jesus heard the word that was spoken, he saith unto the ruler of the synagogue, Be not afraid, only believe.”
Mark 5:36“Watch ye, stand fast in the faith, quit you like men, be strong.”
1 Corinthians 16:13
Common questions
What does Ephesians 6:16 mean?
In the King James Version, Ephesians 6:16 reads: "Above all, taking the shield of faith, wherewith ye shall be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked." The verse speaks to spiritual warfare, faith, and the enemy. To read it well, take it in the flow of Ephesians 6 rather than on its own, and let the words settle slowly — reading it aloud, or turning it into a short prayer, is often what makes its meaning land.
Is Ephesians 6:16 in the King James Version?
Yes. "Above all, taking the shield of faith, wherewith ye shall be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked." is Ephesians 6:16 in the King James Version (KJV), found in Ephesians chapter 6.
What are some related Bible verses to Ephesians 6:16?
Verses that sit beside Ephesians 6:16 include James 4:7, 2 Kings 6:16, and 2 Chronicles 32:7. Reading them alongside Ephesians 6:16 deepens the theme of spiritual warfare.
How can I pray with Ephesians 6:16?
Read Ephesians 6:16 slowly, take a breath, and turn it into a short prayer in your own words — thanking God for what it promises, or asking for what it points to. Keep it somewhere you will see it today, and let it be a companion rather than a task to finish.