¹² The night is nearly over; the day is almost here.^(A) So let us put aside the deeds of darkness^(B) and put on the armor^(C) of light. ¹³ Let us behave decently, as in the daytime, not in carousing and drunkenness,^(D) not in sexual immorality and debauchery, not in dissension and jealousy.^{(E) 14} Rather, clothe yourselves with the Lord Jesus Christ,^(F) and do not think about how to gratify the desires of the flesh.^[a](G)

The Armor of God

¹⁰ Finally, be strong in the Lord^(A) and in his mighty power.^{(B) 11} Put on the full armor of God,^(C) so that you can take your stand against the devil’s schemes. ¹² For our struggle is not against flesh and blood,^(D) but against the rulers, against the authorities,^(E) against the powers^(F) of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms.^(G)