Luke 21:36

21:36 But stay alert at all times, ¹  praying that you may have strength to escape all these things that must ²  happen, and to stand before the Son of Man.”

Ephesians 6:13

6:13 For this reason, take up the full armor of God so that you may be able to stand your ground ³  on the evil day, and having done everything, to stand.

¹ sn The call to be alert at all times is a call to remain faithful in looking for the Lord’s return.

² tn For the translation of μέλλω (mellw) as “must,” see L&N 71.36.

³ tn The term ἀνθίστημι (anqisthmi) carries the idea of resisting or opposing something or someone (BDAG 80 s.v.). In Eph 6:13, when used in combination with στῆναι (sthnai; cf. also στῆτε [sthte] in v. 14) and in a context of battle imagery, it seems to have the idea of resisting, standing firm, and being able to stand your ground.