Ephesians 6:13-14
King James Version
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.
14 Stand therefore, having your loins girt about with truth, and having on the breastplate of righteousness;
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Ephesians 6:13-14
Contemporary English Version
13 So put on all the armor that God gives. Then when that evil day[a] comes, you will be able to defend yourself. And when the battle is over, you will still be standing firm.
14 (A)(B) Be ready! Let the truth be like a belt around your waist, and let God's justice protect you like armor.
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- 6.13 that evil day: Either the present (see 5.16) or “the day of death” or “the day of judgment.”
Ephesians 6:13-14
Complete Jewish Bible
13 So take up every piece of war equipment God provides; so that when the evil day comes, you will be able to resist; and when the battle is won, you will still be standing. 14 Therefore, stand! Have the belt of truth buckled around your waist,[a] put on righteousness for a breastplate,[b]
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- Ephesians 6:14 Isaiah 11:5
- Ephesians 6:14 Isaiah 59:17
Ephesians 6:13-14
New Century Version
13 That is why you need to put on God’s full armor. Then on the day of evil you will be able to stand strong. And when you have finished the whole fight, you will still be standing. 14 So stand strong, with the belt of truth tied around your waist and the protection of right living on your chest.
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