12 For our struggle is not against flesh(A) and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities,(B) against the cosmic powers of this darkness, against evil,(C) spiritual forces in the heavens.(D) 13 For this reason take up the full armor(E) of God, so that you may be able to resist(F) in the evil day, and having prepared everything, to take your stand. 14 Stand,(G) therefore, with truth(H) like a belt around your waist, righteousness(I) like armor on your chest,(J) 15 and your feet sandaled with readiness for the gospel of peace. 16 In every situation take up the shield(K) of faith(L) with which you can extinguish all the flaming arrows of the evil one.(M) 17 Take the helmet(N) of salvation and the sword(O) of the Spirit(P)—which is the word of God. 18 Pray(Q) at all times in the Spirit(R) with every prayer and request, and stay alert(S) with all perseverance and intercession for all the saints. 19 Pray also for me, that the message may be given to me when I open my mouth to make known with boldness(T) the mystery of the gospel. 20 For this I am an ambassador(U) in chains. Pray that I might be bold enough to speak about it as I should.

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