Ephesians 6:18

Ephesians · New Testament · Chapter 6

“Praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, and watching thereunto with all perseverance and supplication for all saints;”Ephesians 6:18

What Does Ephesians 6:18 Mean?

Ephesians 6:18 is found in the book of Ephesians, chapter 6, verse 18 of the New Testament. This verse connects to 20 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.

Key themes in this passage include Prayer, and Patience.

Cross-References (20)

These passages are connected to Ephesians 6:18 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.

Philippians 4:6“Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God.”1 Thessalonians 5:17“Pray without ceasing.”Colossians 4:2“Continue in prayer, and watch in the same with thanksgiving;”Jude 1:20“But ye, beloved, building up yourselves on your most holy faith, praying in the Holy Ghost,”Romans 8:26“Likewise the Spirit also helpeth our infirmities: for we know not what we should pray for as we ought: but the Spirit itself maketh intercession for us with groanings which cannot be uttered.”Luke 18:1“And he spake a parable unto them to this end, that men ought always to pray, and not to faint;”1 Timothy 2:1“I exhort therefore, that, first of all, supplications, prayers, intercessions, and giving of thanks, be made for all men;”Mark 14:38“Watch ye and pray, lest ye enter into temptation. The spirit truly is ready, but the flesh is weak.”Matthew 26:41“Watch and pray, that ye enter not into temptation: the spirit indeed is willing, but the flesh is weak.”Luke 21:36“Watch ye therefore, and pray always, that ye may be accounted worthy to escape all these things that shall come to pass, and to stand before the Son of man.”Daniel 9:20“And whiles I was speaking, and praying, and confessing my sin and the sin of my people Israel, and presenting my supplication before the LORD my God for the holy mountain of my God;”Ephesians 1:16“Cease not to give thanks for you, making mention of you in my prayers;”Psalms 6:9“The LORD hath heard my supplication; the LORD will receive my prayer.”Mark 13:33“Take ye heed, watch and pray: for ye know not when the time is.”Mark 1:35“And in the morning, rising up a great while before day, he went out, and departed into a solitary place, and there prayed.”Luke 22:46“And said unto them, Why sleep ye? rise and pray, lest ye enter into temptation.”Romans 12:12“Rejoicing in hope; patient in tribulation; continuing instant in prayer;”Psalms 55:17“Evening, and morning, and at noon, will I pray, and cry aloud: and he shall hear my voice.”Acts 1:14“These all continued with one accord in prayer and supplication, with the women, and Mary the mother of Jesus, and with his brethren.”Philippians 1:4“Always in every prayer of mine for you all making request with joy,”

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