Ephesians 6:11–24

¹¹Put on^al the full armor^am of God so that you can stand against the schemes of the devil. ¹²For our struggle is not against flesh^an and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities,^ao against the cosmic powers of this darkness, against evil,^ap spiritual forces in the heavens.^{aq 13}For this reason take up the full armor^ar of God, so that you may be able to resist^as in the evil day, and having prepared everything, to take your stand. ¹⁴Stand,^at therefore, with truth^au like a belt around your waist, righteousness^av like armor on your chest,^{aw 15}and your feet sandaled with readiness for the gospel of peace. ¹⁶In every situation take up the shield^ax of faith^ay with which you can extinguish all the flaming arrows of the evil one.^{az 17}Take the helmet^ba of salvation and the sword^bb of the Spirit^bc—which is the word of God. ¹⁸Pray^bd at all times in the Spirit^be with every prayer and request, and stay alert^bf 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^bg the mystery of the gospel. ²⁰For this I am an ambassador^a in chains. Pray that I might be bold enough to speak about it as I should.

PAUL’S FAREWELL

²¹Tychicus,^b our dearly loved brother and faithful servant^D 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^c your hearts.^d

²³Peace to the brothers and sisters, and love with faith, from God the Father^e and the Lord Jesus Christ. ²⁴Grace be with all who have undying love for our Lord Jesus Christ.^EF