Ephesians 6:10 tells you to become strong by drawing your strength from the Lord, not from your own resources. The verse is a closing call to believers to rely on God’s power as they face spiritual opposition. Paul, the apostle traditionally credited with writing Ephesians, addresses the church in Ephesus and the believers who read his letter, urging them to stand firm in the life of faith.
Finally, be strong in the Lord, and in the strength of his might.
Ephesians 6:10 (WEB)
What Ephesians 6:10 Means
The word “finally” signals that Paul is wrapping up his letter. Before he closes, he gives one last instruction, and it is about where strength comes from. He does not tell believers to summon courage from inside themselves or to try harder on their own. He points them to the Lord as the source of their strength.
The phrase “in the Lord” describes a relationship. Strength is found by staying connected to Christ, trusting him, and living under his authority. The phrase “in the strength of his might” goes further. It speaks of a power that belongs to God, one far greater than any human effort. Paul uses language of raw, mighty power, the same force that raised Jesus from the dead, as later verses in the letter describe.
This verse promises that God’s strength is available to those who depend on him. It does not promise that believers will never struggle, feel weak, or face hard circumstances. Paul himself wrote from prison and knew hardship. The verse assures you that when you face difficulty, you are not left to your own limited ability.
The Context of Ephesians 6:10
Ephesians is a letter Paul wrote to the churches in and around Ephesus, a major city in western Asia Minor. Its main themes are the unity of Jew and Gentile in Christ, the church as the body of Christ, and how believers should live out their new identity. The first three chapters describe what God has done in Christ, and the last three describe how that should shape daily life.
The verses just before this one, in Ephesians 6:7-9, teach servants and masters to work and lead with sincerity, remembering that the Lord sees and judges fairly. Verses 11 through 13 then describe the spiritual battle and the armor of God. Verse 10 sits at the hinge between these sections. Because it comes directly before the call to put on God’s armor, it shows that the armor works only when worn in the strength the Lord provides, not in human strength alone.
Key Phrases in Ephesians 6:10
Isaiah 40:31
But those who wait for the LORD will renew their strength. They will mount up with wings like eagles. They will run, and not be weary. They will walk, and not faint.
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This verse describes how those who wait on the Lord receive renewed strength, lifting them above weariness. It deepens the promise of Ephesians 6:10 by showing that God’s strength is given to those who trust and wait for him, not only to those who are already capable.
2 Corinthians 12:9
He has said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.” Most gladly therefore I will rather glory in my weaknesses, that the power of Christ may rest on me.
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Here Paul records how the Lord told him that his grace is enough and that power is made perfect in weakness. This passage helps you see that Ephesians 6:10 does not ask you to pretend to be strong, but to find real strength in the Lord precisely when you are aware of your limits.
A Short Prayer From Ephesians 6:10
Lord, I confess that I often try to face my days on my own strength, and I grow tired and discouraged when that strength runs low. Thank you that you invite me to be strong in you and in the power of your might. Help me to remember that I do not need to pretend I have enough within myself. Renew my courage, steady my heart, and give me the strength I need for whatever this day brings. Amen.
