Ephesians 6:10

Finally. Or, “as for the rest,” or “in respect of the rest” (cf. Phil. 3:1; 4:8; 2 Thess. 3:1). Paul is bringing his epistle to a conclusion. He has stated the theological and spiritual basis for unity of all men, and has given instruction concerning the practical outworking of this unity in church relationships, the family, and society. Now he is about to answer the question that naturally arises as to the possibility of living up to such a profession. How can one attain to these virtues?

My brethren. Important textual evidence may be cited (cf. p. 10) for the omission of these words.

In the Lord. This theme phrase occurs in various forms about 30 times in the epistle (see on ch. 1:1). Here is the secret of victory. We abide in Him or our strength fails (John 15:4–7); His grace is sufficient for us (2 Cor. 12:9).

Power. The apostle is about to picture vast armies of evil gathered together to overwhelm the church. The contest is desperately uneven, with all the advantages on the side of the enemy, except as the church makes an alliance, through faith, with the resources of Omnipotence.