1. In the knowledge and reception of the truth. 2. In the righteousness of Christ. 3. In the alacrity which flows from the peace of the Gospel. 4. In the con- sciousness of salvation. 5. In faith. 6. In the word of God, which is the sword of the Spirit.
To obtain strength to use this armour aright, and to secure victory for ourselves and for the army of which we are a part, we should pray. These prayers should be—1. Of all kinds. 2. On every occasion. 3. Impor- tunate and persevering. 4. By the aid of the Holy Spirit. 5. For all saints.
Believing in the efficacy of such prayers, the apos- tle begs the Ephesian believers to pray for him, that God would enable him to preach the Gospel in a suit- able manner.
To relieve their anxiety he had sent Tychicus to inform them of his circumstances and of his health.
He invokes the Father and Son to bestow upon the brethren the blessings of divine peace and love united with faith ; and implores the special favour of God for all who love the Lord Jesus Christ with a love that cannot die.