Ephesians 6:10-24

Holman Christian Standard Bible

Christian Warfare

¹⁰Finally, be strengthened by the Lord and by His vast strength.^(A) ¹¹Put on^(B) the full armor^(C) of God so that you can stand against the tactics^[a] of the Devil. ¹²For our battle is not against flesh^(D) and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities,^(E) against the world powers of this darkness, against the spiritual forces of evil^(F) in the heavens.^(G) ¹³This is why you must take up the full armor^(H) of God, so that you may be able to resist^(I) in the evil day, and having prepared everything, to take your stand. ¹⁴Stand,^(J) therefore,

with truth^(K) like a belt around your waist,
righteousness^(L) like armor on your chest,^(M)
¹⁵and your feet sandaled with readiness
for the gospel of peace.^[b]
¹⁶In every situation take the shield^(N) of faith,^(O)
and with it you will be able to extinguish
all the flaming arrows of the evil one.^(P)
¹⁷Take the helmet^(Q) of salvation,
and the sword^(R) of the Spirit,^(S)
which is God’s word.

¹⁸Pray^(T) at all times in the Spirit^(U) with every prayer and request, and stay alert^(V) in this with all perseverance and intercession for all the saints. ¹⁹Pray also for me, that the message may be given to me when I open my mouth to make known with boldness^(W) the mystery of the gospel. ²⁰For this I am an ambassador^(X) in chains. Pray that I might be bold enough in Him to speak as I should.

Paul’s Farewell

²¹Tychicus,^(Y) our dearly loved brother and faithful servant^[c] in the Lord, will tell you all the news about me so that you may be informed. ²²I am sending him to you for this very reason, to let you know how we are and to encourage^(Z) your hearts.^(AA)

²³Peace to the brothers, and love with faith, from God the Father^(AB) and the Lord Jesus Christ. ²⁴Grace be with all who have undying love for our Lord Jesus Christ.^[d]^[e]

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