And your feet shod with the preparation of the gospel of peace;
Parallel translations
- WEB and having fitted your feet with the preparation of the Good News of peace;
- BSB and with your feet fitted with the readiness of the gospel of peace.
- NKJV and having shod your feet with the preparation of the gospel of peace;
- NASB and having strapped on your feet the preparation of the gospel of peace;
- NLT For shoes, put on the peace that comes from the Good News so that you will be fully prepared.
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Quick answer
The believer's feet are to be shod with the readiness that comes from the gospel of peace, giving firm footing for the fight. It matters because the gospel both steadies us and prepares us to advance.
Overview
As a soldier's footwear gave secure traction, the gospel of peace gives the believer stability to stand and resist. The 'peace' is first our reconciliation with God through Christ (cf. 2:14-17), which grounds confidence in the battle. Many also see here a readiness to carry that good news to others, so the same gospel that steadies us also moves us outward.
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- Isa 52:7How beautiful upon the mountains are the feet of him that bringeth good tidings, that publisheth peace; that bringeth good tidings of good, that publisheth salvation; that saith unto Zion, Thy God reigneth!
- Rom 10:15And how shall they preach, except they be sent? as it is written, How beautiful are the feet of them that preach the gospel of peace, and bring glad tidings of good things!
- 2 Cor 5:18–21And all things are of God, who hath reconciled us to himself by Jesus Christ, and hath given to us the ministry of reconciliation;
- Hab 3:19The LORD God is my strength, and he will make my feet like hinds’ feet, and he will make me to walk upon mine high places. To the chief singer on my stringed instruments.
- Song 7:1How beautiful are thy feet with shoes, O prince’s daughter! the joints of thy thighs are like jewels, the work of the hands of a cunning workman.
- Luke 15:22But the father said to his servants, Bring forth the best robe, and put it on him; and put a ring on his hand, and shoes on his feet:
- Deut 33:25Thy shoes shall be iron and brass; and as thy days, so shall thy strength be.
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