Ephesians 6:13
Wherefore take unto you the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand.
Cross-reference
Ephesians 5:16 uses 'the days are evil' to urge redeeming time, directly echoing the 'evil day' and the need for readiness.
In Revelation 6:17, the question 'who can stand?' on the great day of wrath echoes the call to stand firm in the evil day.
In Revelation 3:10, Jesus promises to keep the faithful from the hour of trial — echoing the call to stand firm in the evil day.
In Luke 21:36, Jesus urges prayer for strength to stand before the Son of Man — directly parallel to the call to stand firm with God's armor.
2 Corinthians 10:4 reinforces that the weapons of this warfare are divinely empowered, not human, matching the armor's purpose.
2 Corinthians 6:7 mentions 'weapons of righteousness'—a parallel to the armor of God, both describing spiritual warfare equipment.
Revelation 12:11 reveals the means of overcoming—the blood of the Lamb and testimony—echoing the call to stand firm after putting on armor.
1 Thessalonians 5:8 names the breastplate and helmet—specific pieces that correspond to the armor list here.
1 Thessalonians 3:8 says Paul lives if they 'stand fast in the Lord'—the same standing language applied to perseverance.
In Jeremiah 17:17, the prophet prays for God to be his refuge in the day of disaster — the same reliance on God that underlies standing firm in the evil day.
1 Corinthians 16:13 directly commands 'stand firm in the faith'—a clear parallel exhortation to the standing called for here.
In Ezekiel 13:5, false prophets are rebuked for not helping Israel stand in battle—a negative foil to the call here to stand firm with God's armor.
In Luke 8:13, Jesus describes those who fall away during testing — the opposite of standing firm in the evil day urged here.
1 John 4:4 assures believers have overcome because God is greater—the basis for confidence in the spiritual battle here.
1 Corinthians 10:13 promises God provides a way to endure temptation—parallel to the armor enabling us to withstand the evil day.
In Colossians 4:12, Epaphras prays for believers to stand mature and fully assured — a parallel goal to standing firm in the evil day.
In Romans 5:2, standing in grace through faith brings rejoicing—the same 'standing' metaphor applied to secure position in Christ.
In Amos 6:3, the prophet condemns those who push away the day of disaster — the complacency Ephesians urges us to resist by standing firm.
In Malachi 3:2, the prophet asks who can stand on the day of the Lord's coming — a similar challenge to standing firm in the evil day.