Christian Warfare

10 Finally, be strengthened by the Lord and by His vast strength. j 11 Put on k the full armor l of God so that you can stand against the tactics m of the Devil. 12 For our battle is not against flesh n and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, o against the world powers of this darkness, against the spiritual forces of evil p in the heavens. q 13 This is why you must take up the full armor r of God, so that you may be able to resist s in the evil day, and having prepared everything, to take your stand. 14 Stand, t therefore,

with truth u like a belt around your waist,

righteousness v like armor on your chest, w

15 and your feet sandaled with readiness

for the gospel of peace. x

16 In every situation take the shield y of faith, z

and with it you will be able to extinguish

all the flaming arrows of the evil one. a

17 Take the helmet b of salvation,

and the sword c of the Spirit, d

which is God’s word.

18 Pray e at all times in the Spirit f with every prayer and request, and stay alert g in this with all perseverance and intercession for all the * saints.