Ephesians 6:15 Meaning and Explanation
“And your feet shod with the preparation of the gospel of peace;”
King James Version (KJV)
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Read Full Chapter →Our footing in every battle is the good news of peace with God, fitted to us like a soldier's boots.
What Does Ephesians 6:15 Mean?
Paul keeps dressing the soldier, and now he reaches the feet. A fighter without good footwear could not hold his ground, so he names the feet shod with the preparation of the gospel of peace. The boots that give a soldier his stance are, for the believer, the good news itself. There is a gentle paradox here that Paul means us to feel. The thing that steadies us in conflict is a message of peace, the announcement that God has made peace with us through Christ.
That peace is the ground we stand on. Because we are at peace with God, no assault can knock us off our footing for good, and the same gospel that steadies us is one we carry out to others. The image recalls the messenger whose feet are beautiful because they bring good tidings. Christ is our peace, and standing firm in Him, we are also ready to bring His peace wherever we walk.
Ephesians 6:15 in the Original Language
hetoimasia (ἑτοιμασία), 'preparation' -- readiness, a firm footing prepared in advance; being made ready to stand and to go.
How to Apply Ephesians 6:15 Today
The good news of peace with God is the firm footing we stand on when life turns to struggle, and it is also the peace we are ready to carry to others. Because Christ is our peace, we are not easily knocked off our feet.
Frequently Asked Questions About Ephesians 6:15
What does Ephesians 6:15 mean?
Our footing in every battle is the good news of peace with God, fitted to us like a soldier's boots.
How can I apply Ephesians 6:15 today?
The good news of peace with God is the firm footing we stand on when life turns to struggle, and it is also the peace we are ready to carry to others. Because Christ is our peace, we are not easily knocked off our feet.