⁴ The weapons we fight with^(A) are not the weapons of the world. On the contrary, they have divine power^(B) to demolish strongholds.^(C)

⁷ in truthful speech^(A) and in the power of God;^(B) with weapons of righteousness^(C) in the right hand and in the left;

¹⁰ See, today I appoint you over nations^(A) and kingdoms to uproot^(B) and tear down, to destroy and overthrow, to build and to plant.”^(C)

The Charge to Timothy Renewed

¹⁸ Timothy, my son,^(A) I am giving you this command in keeping with the prophecies once made about you,^(B) so that by recalling them you may fight the battle well,^(C)

¹³ Therefore put on the full armor of God,^(A) so that when the day of evil comes, you may be able to stand your ground, and after you have done everything, to stand. ¹⁴ Stand firm then, with the belt of truth buckled around your waist,^(B) with the breastplate of righteousness in place,^{(C) 15} and with your feet fitted with the readiness that comes from the gospel of peace.^{(D) 16} In addition to all this, take up the shield of faith,^(E) with which you can extinguish all the flaming arrows of the evil one.^{(F) 17} Take the helmet of salvation^(G) and the sword of the Spirit,^(H) which is the word of God.^(I)

¹⁸ And pray in the Spirit^(J) on all occasions^(K) with all kinds of prayers and requests.^(L) With this in mind, be alert and always keep on praying^(M) for all the Lord’s people.