Certainly! Here are seven cross-references related to Ephesians 6, which discusses various themes including spiritual warfare, the armor of God, and relationships within households.
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Isaiah 59:17 - "For he put on righteousness as a breastplate, and a helmet of salvation on his head; he put on garments of vengeance for clothing and wrapped himself in zeal as a cloak."
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1 Peter 5:8-9 - "Be sober-minded; be watchful. Your adversary the devil prowls around like a roaring lion, seeking someone to devour. Resist him, firm in your faith..."
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2 Corinthians 10:3-4 - "For though we walk in the flesh, we are not waging war according to the flesh. For the weapons of our warfare are not of the flesh but have divine power to destroy strongholds."
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Colossians 3:18-21 - "Wives, submit to your husbands, as is fitting in the Lord. Husbands, love your wives, and do not be harsh with them..."
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Philippians 4:13 - "I can do all things through him who strengthens me." (This relates to the empowerment found in reliance on God as mentioned in Ephesians 6.)
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Hebrews 4:12 - "For the word of God is living and active, sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing to the division of soul and of spirit..."
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James 4:7 - "Submit yourselves therefore to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you."
These references deepen the understanding of spiritual themes found in Ephesians 6 and help to connect the teachings in that chapter with broader biblical principles.
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