Ephesians 1:1 - Who wrote the letter to the Ephesians?
Paul.

Ephesians 1:1 - How does Paul describe himself to the Ephesians?
An apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God.

Ephesians 1:1 - To whom is the letter to the Ephesians addressed?
To the saints in Ephesus, the faithful in Christ Jesus.

Ephesians 1:2 - With what greeting to the Ephesians does Paul begin the letter?
"Grace and peace to you from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ."

Ephesians 1:3 - Who does Paul offer praise to when greeting the Ephesians?
The God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ.

Ephesians 1:3 - How does Paul tell the Ephesians that God has blessed us?
He has blessed us in the heavenly realms with every spiritual blessing in Christ.

Ephesians 1:4 - When does Paul say that God chose us as His people?
God chose us in him before the creation of the world.

Ephesians 1:4 - For what purpose did God choose us as His people?
To be holy and blameless in His sight.

Ephesians 1:5 - In love, God predestined us for what purpose?
To be adopted as His sons, through Jesus Christ.

Ephesians 1:5 - Our adoption as sons of God was done in what way?
According to God's pleasure and will.

Ephesians 1:6 - What does Paul tell the Ephesians that God has given us freely?
His glorious grace, in the One He loves (Jesus).

Ephesians 1:7 - What does Paul tell the Ephesians that we have through Christ?
Redemption through his blood and forgiveness of sins.

Ephesians 1:7-8 - Forgiveness of sins was given to us in accordance with what?
The riches of God's grace.

Ephesians 1:8 - The riches of God's grace is lavished upon the saints in what way?
With all wisdom and understanding.

Ephesians 1:9 - Paul tells the Ephesians that God made what known to us, according to His pleasure?
The mystery of His will.

Ephesians 1:10 - The mystery of God's will was to be put into effect at what time?
When the times have reached their fulfillment.

Ephesians 1:10 - What did Paul say would happen when God's mystery was made known to us?
All things in heaven and on earth would be brought together under one head, which is Christ.

Ephesians 1:11 - Paul tells the Ephesians that in Christ we were chosen and predestined according to what?
The plan of Him who works out everything in conformity with the purpose of His will.

Ephesians 1:12 - Why does Paul tell the Ephesians that we were predestined?
So that, through us, God might be praised and glorified.

Ephesians 1:13 - Paul tells the Ephesians that they were included in Christ when they heard what?
The word of truth - the gospel of their salvation.

Ephesians 1:13 - Having believed in Jesus, Paul tells the Ephesians that they were marked in what way?
With a seal.

Ephesians 1:13 - What is the seal with which God's people are marked?
The promised Holy Spirit.

Ephesians 1:14 - What does Paul say is the purpose of God marking the saints with His Holy Spirit?
The Spirit is a deposit, guaranteeing our inheritance until the day of redemption.

Ephesians 1:14 - Who does Paul say will be redeemed to God's glory?
All those who are in God's possession.

Ephesians 1:15-16 - Paul tells the Ephesians that since they are marked by God's Holy Spirit, he never stopped giving thanks for them once he had heard what?
About their faith in the Lord Jesus and their love for all the saints.

Ephesians 1:15-16 - Paul tells the Ephesians that since he heard about their faith and love, he has not stopped doing what?
Giving thanks for them and remembering them in his prayers.

Ephesians 1:17 - What does Paul tell the Ephesians that he keeps asking God for on their behalf?
That the Father would give them the Spirit of wisdom and revelation.

Ephesians 1:17 - Why did Paul ask God to bless the Ephesians with a spirit of wisdom and revelation?
So that they may know the Lord better.

Ephesians 1:18 - What did Paul pray would be enlightened in the Ephesians?
The eyes of their hearts.

Ephesians 1:18-19 - Why did Paul ask God to enlighten the eyes of the Ephesians' hearts?
So that they could know the hope to which God had called them, the riches of God's glorious inheritance in the saints, and God's incomparably great power for those who believe.

Ephesians 1:19-20 - How does Paul describe God's power for those who believe?
Like the working of His mighty strength, which He exerted in Christ when He raised him from the dead.

Ephesians 1:20 - After God raised Jesus from the dead, what does Paul say was done?
God seated Jesus at His right hand in the heavenly realms.

Ephesians 1:21 - What authority was given to Jesus when God seated him at his right hand?
He was placed far above the rulers and authorities, powers and dominions, and every other title, not only in the present age but also in the one to come.

Ephesians 1:22 - When God placed all things under Jesus' feet, He appointed him to do what?
To be head over everything for the church.

Ephesians 1:23 - How does Paul describe the relationship of Jesus to the church?
The church is his body, the fullness of him who fills everything in every way.

Ephesians 2:1-2 - How does Paul describe the Ephesians when they used to follow the ways of the world?
They were dead in their sins and transgressions.

Ephesians 2:2 - Paul reminds the Ephesians that they used to be dead in their sins when they followed what?
They ways of this world and of the ruler of the kingdom of the air.

Ephesians 2:2 - In what two ways does Paul describe Satan?
The ruler of the kingdom of the air, and the spirit who is now at work in those who are disobedient.

Ephesians 2:3 - Paul reminds the Ephesians that all of us, at one time, lived among those who are disobedient, doing what?
Gratifying the cravings of our sinful nature and following its desires and thoughts.

Ephesians 2:3 - Paul tells the Ephesians that when we were part of the disobedient, we were by nature what?
Objects of wrath.

Ephesians 2:4-5 - Even though we were once objects of wrath, God made us alive in Christ because of what?
His great love for us.

Ephesians 2:4 - Paul describes God as being rich in what?
Mercy.

Ephesians 2:5 - Through God's grace love and mercy, He made us alive in Christ, even though what was true?
We were dead in our transgressions.

Ephesians 2:5 - Paul tells the Ephesians that they were saved by what?
Grace.

Ephesians 2:6 - How does Paul describe our resurrection with Christ through God's grace?
God raised us up with Christ and seated us with him in the heavenly realms in Christ Jesus.

Ephesians 2:7 - Why does Paul say that God raised us up with Jesus and seated us with him in the heavenly realms?
So that in the coming ages, He might show the incomparable riches of his grace, expressed in his kindness to us in Christ Jesus.

Ephesians 2:8 - It is by grace that we have been saved, through what?
Faith.

Ephesians 2:8 - Paul reminds the Ephesians that they were saved by God's grace, through faith, and that this was not their own doing but what?
The gift of God.

Ephesians 2:9 - Why does Paul remind the Ephesians that our salvation is not by works but by God's grace?
So that they will know that no one can boast about having earned their own salvation.

Ephesians 2:10 - We are God's workmanship, created in Christ to do what?
Good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do.

Ephesians 2:11 - Paul reminds the Ephesians that, as Gentiles by birth, they were previously called what by the Jews?
Uncircumcised.

Ephesians 2:11 - Who does Paul say used to call the Gentiles "uncircumcised"?
Those who call themselves the "circumcision" (those who have been physically circumcised by men).

Ephesians 2:12 - What does Paul remind the Ephesians was true when they were among the "uncircumcised"?
They were separate from Christ, excluded from citizenship in Israel and foreigners to the covenants of the promise, and without hope in the world.

Ephesians 2:13 - Paul tells the Ephesians that, although they were once separated from Christ and without hope, what was now true?
Now they have been brought near to God through the blood of Christ.

Ephesians 2:14 - Paul tells the Ephesians that Christ is our peace, having done what?
Made the two (Jews and Gentiles) one and destroyed the barrier of hostility between them.

Ephesians 2:15 - How does Paul say Jesus has destroyed the barrier between the Jews and Gentiles?
By abolishing in his flesh the Law with its commandments and regulations.

Ephesians 2:15 - What was God's purpose in abolishing the regulations of the law through Christ?
To create in Jesus one new man out of the two (Jews and Gentiles), thus making peace.

Ephesians 2:16 - What was God's plan for both the Jews and Gentiles through the merging of them together into "one new man"?
That in this one body (the church) to reconcile both of them to God through the cross.

Ephesians 2:17 - Paul says Jesus came and preached peace to whom?
Those who were near and those who were far away. (The Jews and the Gentiles)

Ephesians 2:18 - Through Jesus, both Jews and Gentiles have access to what?
We have access to the Father by one Spirit.

Ephesians 2:19 - Because of the fact that both Jews and Gentiles have access to the Father, what does this mean to the Gentiles?
They are no longer foreigners and aliens, but fellow citizens with God's people and members of God's household.

Ephesians 2:20 - How does Paul describe God's household?
It is built on the foundation of the apostles and prophets, with Christ Jesus himself as the chief cornerstone.

Ephesians 2:21 - As the chief cornerstone of God's household, how is Jesus essential to it?
In him, the whole building is joined together and rises to become a holy temple in the Lord.

Ephesians 2:22 - In Christ, we are being built together to become what?
A dwelling in which God lives by His Spirit.

Ephesians 3:1 - On whose behalf does Paul say he is a prisoner for Christ?
The Gentiles.

Ephesians 3:2 - What does Paul tell the Ephesians was given to him for them by God?
An administration of God's grace.

Ephesians 3:3 - What does Paul say the "administration of God's grace" was, that God gave to him for the Gentiles?
The mystery that was made known to him by revelation.

Ephesians 3:4 - Paul tells the Ephesians that in reading his letter they will be able to understand what?
Paul's insight into the mystery of Christ.

Ephesians 3:5 - What does Paul tell the Ephesians was special about the mystery of Christ he was revealing?
It was not made known to men of other generations like it had now been revealed by the Spirit through God's holy apostles and prophets.

Ephesians 3:6 - What does Paul tell the Ephesians was the mystery he wrote about?
That through the gospel, the Gentiles are heirs together with Israel.

Ephesians 3:6 - As co-heirs with Israel, the Gentiles have become what?
Members together of one body, able to share together in the promise of Christ Jesus.

Ephesians 3:7 - How does Paul say he became a servant of the gospel?
By the gift of God's grace given him through the working of God's power.

Ephesians 3:8 - In what humbling manner does Paul describe himself when speaking of God's grace to him?
"I am less than the least of all of God's people."

Ephesians 3:8 - Paul rejoiced that God's grace had been given to him to preach what to the Gentiles?
The unsearchable riches of Christ.

Ephesians 3:9 - What did Paul say he wanted to make plain to everyone?
The administration of the mystery of Christ, which for ages past was kept hidden in God.

Ephesians 3:10 - What was God's intent by revealing the mystery of Christ through men like Paul?
That, through the church, the manifold wisdom of God should be made known to the rulers and authorities in the heavenly realms.

Ephesians 3:11 - Through the church God intended to reveal his wisdom to the world according to what?
His eternal purpose which He accomplished in Christ Jesus our Lord.

Ephesians 3:12 - How does Paul say we may now approach the Father through Jesus?
With freedom and confidence.

Ephesians 3:12 - How are we able to approach God with freedom and confidence?
In Jesus and through our faith in him.

Ephesians 3:13 - What does Paul ask the Ephesians not to be discouraged about?
His sufferings for them.

Ephesians 3:14 - How does Paul say he approaches the Father on behalf of the Ephesians?
Kneeling.

Ephesians 3:15 - What does Paul say God's whole family in heaven and on earth does from Him?
They derive their name from Him.

Ephesians 3:16 - Paul prayed that out of his glorious riches, God would do what for the Ephesians?
Strengthen them with power through His Spirit in their inner beings.

Ephesians 3:17 - Why did Paul pray for God to strengthen the Ephesians with His power?
So that Christ could dwell in their hearts through faith.

Ephesians 3:17-18 - Paul also prayed that the Ephesians and all the other saints would have the power to do what?
That rooted and established in love, they may have the power to grasp how wide and long and high and deep is the love of Christ.

Ephesians 3:19 - Paul prayed that the saints would understand the tremendous size of God's love and that it surpasses what?
Knowledge.

Ephesians 3:19 - Paul felt that when the saints understood the size of the love of God, that what would happen?
They would be filled to the measure of all the fullness of God.

Ephesians 3:20 - After speaking of God's great love for us, how does Paul describe Him?
Him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine.

Ephesians 3:20 - How does Paul say that God does immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine?
According to His power that is at work within us.

Ephesians 3:21 - What praise does Paul offer up to God for the great things He accomplishes through us?
"To Him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations, for ever and ever. Amen!"

Ephesians 4:1 - As a prisoner for the Lord, Paul urges the Ephesians to live what kind of life?
One worthy of the calling they have received.

Ephesians 4:2-3 - What characteristics does Paul describe for one who is living a life worthy of their calling?
Humble, gentle, patient, striving for unity.

Ephesians 4:2 - How does Paul ask the Ephesians to be patient?
He tells them to bear with one another in love.

Ephesians 4:3 - What does Paul tell the Ephesians about striving for unity?
They should make every effort to keep the unity of the Spirit through the bond of peace.

Ephesians 4:4 - Paul reminds the Ephesians that there is one body and one Spirit, just as they were called to what?
One hope.

Ephesians 4:5 - Paul reminds the Ephesians that the is one Lord, one faith and one what?
Baptism.

Ephesians 4:6 - How does Paul describe the one God and Father of all?
He is over all and through all and in all.

Ephesians 4:7 - How has grace been given to God's children?
To each one of us grace has been given, as Christ apportioned it.

Ephesians 4:8 - What do the scriptures say, because of the fact that Christ has apportioned grace to each of us?
"When he ascended on high, he led captives in his train and gave gifts to men."

Ephesians 4:9 - By saying that Jesus "ascended", the scriptures also imply what?
That he also descended to the lower earthly regions.

Ephesians 4:10 - Paul says that he who descended to earth was also the very one who did what?
Ascended higher than all the heavens in order to fill the whole universe.

Ephesians 4:11 - What 5 groups of leaders does Paul list as having received their abilities from the Lord?
Apostles, prophets, evangelists, pastors and teachers.

Ephesians 4:12 - Why did God make some of the saints to be apostles, prophets, evangelists, pastors and teachers?
To prepare God's people for works of service, so that the body of Christ may be built up.

Ephesians 4:13 - Our leaders exist to prepare and build up God's people until what is attained?
Until we all reach unity in the faith and in the knowledge of the son of God and become mature.

Ephesians 4:13 - Paul says that when we become mature, we will attain what?
The whole measure of the fullness of Christ.

Ephesians 4:14 - Paul desires for the saints to be mature, rather than what?
Infants.

Ephesians 4:14 - How does Paul describe infants in Christ?
They are tossed back and forth by the waves, blown here and there by every wind of teaching and by the craftiness of men in their deceitful scheming.

Ephesians 4:15 - Rather than be infants, who are easily swayed by the teaching of others, Paul desires the Ephesians to do what?
Speak the truth in love and grow up in Christ in all things.

Ephesians 4:16 - How does Paul say the body grows as it is connected to Christ as the head?
It is joined and held together by every supporting ligament, and grows and builds itself up in love as each part does its work.

Ephesians 4:17 - What does Paul insist in the Lord that the Ephesians no longer do?
That they no longer live as the Gentiles do, in the futility of their thinking.

Ephesians 4:18 - How does Paul describe the understanding of the Gentiles?
Darkened.

Ephesians 4:18 - Why does Paul say the Gentiles were separated from the life of God?
Because of the ignorance that was in them due to the hardening of their hearts.

Ephesians 4:19 - What does Paul say the Gentiles who are separated from God had lost?
All sensitivity.

Ephesians 4:19 - Because the Gentiles had lost all sensitivity, they had given themselves over to what?
Sensuality, so as to indulge in every kind of impurity, with a continual lust for more.

Ephesians 4:20 - How does Paul contrast the Ephesians with the immorality of the Gentiles?
He reminds them that they did not come to know Christ that way.

Ephesians 4:21 - Paul reminds the Ephesians that they heard of Jesus and were taught in accordance with what?
The truth that is in Jesus.

Ephesians 4:22 - What does Paul remind the Ephesians that they were taught with regard to their former way of life?
To put off the old self, which is being corrupted by its deceitful desires.

Ephesians 4:23 - What did Paul say happened to the Ephesians after putting off their old selves?
They were made new in the attitude of their minds.

Ephesians 4:24 - Having been made new in the attitude of their minds, what happened to the Ephesians?
They put on the new self.

Ephesians 4:24 - How does Paul describe the "new self"?
It is created to be like God in true righteousness and holiness.

Ephesians 4:25 - What does Paul say about how we must speak with each other since we have put on our new selves?
We should put off falsehood and speak truthfully to our neighbor, for we are all members of one body.

Ephesians 4:26 - What does Paul tell the Ephesians about anger?
Do not let the sun go down while you are still angry.

Ephesians 4:26 - What scripture does Paul quote about anger?
"In your anger do not sin."

Ephesians 4:27 - When God's people allow the sun to go down while they are still angry with their brother, what do they do?
They give the devil a foothold.

Ephesians 4:28 - Why does Paul tell those who used to steal to work and do something useful?
So that they may have something to share with those in need.

Ephesians 4:28 - What does Paul tell the one who has been stealing?
They must steal no more, but work, doing something useful with their hands.

Ephesians 4:29 - How does Paul say we should control the words that we speak?
Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building others up according to their needs, that it may benefit those who listen.

Ephesians 4:30 - What does Paul urge the Ephesians not to do to the Holy Spirit?
Do not grieve the Spirit.

Ephesians 4:31 - What evil traits does Paul urge the Ephesians to get rid of?
All bitterness, rage and anger, brawling and slander, along with every form of malice.

Ephesians 4:32 - Since, in Christ, God forgave us, how should we be toward one another?
Kind and compassionate, forgiving one another.

Ephesians 5:1 - Paul tells the Ephesians that, as dearly loved children, they should do what?
Be imitators of God.

Ephesians 5:2 - What type of life does Paul urge the Ephesians, as dearly loved children of God, to live?
A life of love.

Ephesians 5:2 - With what kind of love should God's children live their lives?
They should love just as Christ loved us and gave himself up for us as a fragrant offering and sacrifice to God.

Ephesians 5:3 - Paul warned the Ephesians that among them there should not be even a hint of what?
Sexual immorality or of any kind of impurity, or of greed.

Ephesians 5:3 - Why does Paul tell the Ephesians that there should not even be a hint of impurity among them?
Because such things are improper for God's holy people.

Ephesians 5:4 - Paul urges thanksgiving rather than what things which are out of place for a child of God?
Obscenity, foolish talk or course joking.

Ephesians 5:5 - What does Paul warn the Ephesians that they can be sure of with regard to the immoral, impure and greedy?
The one who does these things is an idolater and has no inheritance in the kingdom of Christ and of God.

Ephesians 5:6 - Paul warns the Ephesians not to be deceived by empty words, because as a result of man's immorality, what will happen?
God's wrath comes upon those that are disobedient.

Ephesians 5:7 - What does Paul warn the Ephesians about regarding the immoral?
Do not be partners with them.

Ephesians 5:8 - Why should God's people not be partners with those who are disobedient?
For we were once darkness, but now we are children of light, so we should live as children of light.

Ephesians 5:9 - What does the fruit of being a child of the light consist of?
All goodness, righteousness and truth.

Ephesians 5:10 - As children of light we should strive to find out what?
What pleases the Lord.

Ephesians 5:11 - God's children should have nothing to do with the fruitless deeds of darkness, but instead should do what?
Expose them.

Ephesians 5:12 - What does Paul say is true about what the disobedient do in secret?
It is shameful even to mention it.

Ephesians 5:13 - What is true about everything exposed by the light?
It becomes visible.

Ephesians 5:14 - What does Paul quote about the light being what makes everything visible?
"Wake up, O sleeper, rise from the dead, and Christ will shine on you."

Ephesians 5:15 - Paul urges the Ephesians to be careful how they live, acting in what manner?
They should be wise.

Ephesians 5:16 - As children of the light, we should live wisely, doing what?
Making the most of every opportunity.

Ephesians 5:16 - Why should the children of God make the most of every opportunity?
Because the days are evil.

Ephesians 5:17 - Instead of being foolish, the children of light should do what?
Understand what the Lord's will is.

Ephesians 5:18 - Why does Paul warn the Ephesians not to get drunk on wine?
Because it leads to debauchery.  (extreme indulgence)

Ephesians 5:18 - Instead of becoming drunk on wine, Paul urges the Ephesians to do what?
Be filled with the Spirit.

Ephesians 5:19 - How does Paul urge the Ephesians to speak to one another?
With Psalms, hymns and spiritual songs.

Ephesians 5:19 - How does Paul encourage the Ephesians to sing?
To make music in their hearts to the Lord.

Ephesians 5:20 - When making music in their hearts to the Lord, Paul tells the Ephesians that they should do what?
Always give thanks to God the Father for everything in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ.

Ephesians 5:21 - Why does Paul tell the Ephesians they should submit to one another?
Out of reverence for Christ.

Ephesians 5:22 - What does Paul urge wives to do?
Submit to their husbands as to the Lord.

Ephesians 5:23 - Just as the husband is the head of the wife, what is true?
Christ is the head of the church, his body, of which he is the Savior.

Ephesians 5:24 - In what manner should wives submit to their husbands?
Just as the church submits to Christ, they should submit to their husbands in everything.

Ephesians 5:25 - In what manner are husbands urged to love their wives?
Just as Christ loved the church and gave himself up for her.

Ephesians 5:26 - For what purpose did Christ give himself up for the church?
To make her holy, cleansing her by the washing with water through the word.

Ephesians 5:27 - For what reason did Christ make the church holy?
To present her to himself as a radiant church, without stain or wrinkle or any other blemish, but holy and blameless.

Ephesians 5:28 - Husbands ought to love their wives as they love what?
Their own bodies.

Ephesians 5:28 - What is true about a husband who loves his wife?
He loves himself.

Ephesians 5:29 - What is true about how people generally act in caring for their bodies?
No one hates their own bodies, but they feed and care for them, just as Christ does with the church.

Ephesians 5:30 - As children of God, we are members of whose body?
Christ's.

Ephesians 5:31 - What scripture does Paul quote about the relationship between a husband and a wife?
"For this reason a man will leave his father and mother and be united to his wife, and the two will become one flesh."

Ephesians 5:32 - What "profound mystery" does Paul say he is talking about when he speaks of the relationship between a man and his wife?
Christ and the church.

Ephesians 5:33 - How does Paul summarize how husbands and wife should act toward each other?
Husbands should love their wives as they love themselves and wives must respect their husbands.

Ephesians 6:1 - Paul urges children to do what?
Obey their parents in the Lord, for this is right.

Ephesians 6:2 - What is unique about the command to honor your father and mother?
Paul says it is the first commandment with a promise.

Ephesians 6:3 - What is the "promise" of the command to honor your parents?
"That it may go well with you and that you may enjoy long life on the earth."

Ephesians 6:4 - What should fathers be careful not to do?
Exasperate their children.  (irritate, anger)

Ephesians 6:4 - Instead of exasperating their children, fathers should do what?
Bring them up in the training and instruction of the Lord.

Ephesians 6:5 - What does Paul urge slaves to do?
Obey their earthly masters.

Ephesians 6:5 - In what manner does Paul ask slaves to obey their masters?
With respect and fear, and with sincerity of heart, just as they would obey Christ.

Ephesians 6:6 - Slaves should obey their masters not only to win their favor but in what way?
They should obey them also when their masters do not see them, acting like slaves of Christ and doing the will of God from the heart.

Ephesians 6:7 - Slaves are asked to serve their masters as if they were serving whom?
They should serve wholeheartedly as if serving the Lord and not men.

Ephesians 6:8 - Why does Paul say that slaves should serve their masters as if working for the Lord?
Because the Lord will reward everyone for whatever good he does, whether slave or free.

Ephesians 6:9 - How are masters asked to treat their slaves?
They should be kind to them, not threatening them.

Ephesians 6:9 - Why should masters not threaten or mistreat their slaves?
Because they know that they have a Master in heaven who is above both the master and the slave and there is no favoritism with Him.

Ephesians 6:10 - Paul urges the Ephesians to be strong in the Lord and in what?
His mighty power.

Ephesians 6:11 - What does Paul tell the Ephesians to put on?
The full armor of God.

Ephesians 6:11 - Why does Paul tell the Ephesians to put on the full armor of God?
So that they can take their stand against the devil's schemes.

Ephesians 6:12 - Paul says that our struggle is not against flesh and blood but what?
Against the rulers, authorities and powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms.

Ephesians 6:13 - Paul tells the Ephesians that if they put on the full armor of God, they will be able to stand their ground when what happens?
When the day of evil comes.

Ephesians 6:14 - What does Paul urge the Ephesians to buckle around their waists?
The belt of truth.

Ephesians 6:14 - What does Paul urge the Ephesians to place upon their chests?
The breastplate of righteousness.

Ephesians 6:15 - What does Paul urge the Ephesians to fit their feet with?
The readiness that comes from the gospel of peace.

Ephesians 6:16 - What defensive item does Paul urge the Ephesians to hold before them as part of their spiritual armor?
The shield of faith.

Ephesians 6:16 - What does Paul say the shield of faith will do?
It will allow us to extinguish the flaming arrows of the evil one.

Ephesians 6:17 - What does Paul urge the Ephesians to place upon their heads?
The helmet of salvation.

Ephesians 6:17 - What does Paul urge the Ephesians to hold before them along with the shield of faith?
The sword of the Spirit.

Ephesians 6:17 - What is the sword of the Spirit?
The word of God.

Ephesians 6:18 - How does Paul ask the Ephesians to pray, once equipped with the armor of God?
They should pray in the Spirit on all occasions with all kinds of prayers and requests, being alert and always praying for the saints.

Ephesians 6:19 - In addition to the saints, who does Paul ask the Ephesians to pray for?
Himself.

Ephesians 6:19 - What does Paul ask the Ephesians to pray about on his behalf?
That words would be given him so that he will fearlessly make known the mystery of the gospel.

Ephesians 6:20 - Paul described himself as what kind of a diplomat with respect to the gospel?
He was an ambassador in chains for it.

Ephesians 6:21 - What brother in the Lord did Paul say he was sending along to the Ephesians?
Tychicus.

Ephesians 6:21 - How does Paul describe Tychicus?
A dear brother and faithful servant in the Lord.

Ephesians 6:22 - What was Paul's purpose in sending Tychicus to the Ephesians?
So that they would know how Paul was and so that he could encourage them.

Ephesians 6:23 - With what blessing to the brothers in Ephesus does Paul conclude?
Peace to the brothers and love with faith from God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.

Ephesians 6:24 - What blessing does Paul wish for all those in Christ?
"Grace to all who love our Lord Jesus with an undying love."