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10 Finally, be strong in the Lord and in his great power.
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Finally, be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power.
11 Put on the full armor of God so that you can fight against the devil's evil tricks.
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Put on the full armor of God, so that you can take your stand against the devil’s schemes.
12 Our fight is not against people on earth but against the rulers and authorities and the powers of this world's darkness, against the spiritual powers of evil in the heavenly world.
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For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms.
13 That is why you need to put on God's full armor. Then on the day of evil you will be able to stand strong. And when you have finished the whole fight, you will still be standing.
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Therefore put on the full armor of God, so that when the day of evil comes, you may be able to stand your ground, and after you have done everything, to stand.
14 So stand strong, with the belt of truth tied around your waist and the protection of right living on your chest.
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Stand firm then, with the belt of truth buckled around your waist, with the breastplate of righteousness in place,
15 On your feet wear the Good News of peace to help you stand strong.
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and with your feet fitted with the readiness that comes from the gospel of peace.
16 And also use the shield of faith with which you can stop all the burning arrows of the Evil One.
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In addition to all this, take up the shield of faith, with which you can extinguish all the flaming arrows of the evil one.
17 Accept God's salvation as your helmet, and take the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God.
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Take the helmet of salvation and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God.
18 Pray in the Spirit at all times with all kinds of prayers, asking for everything you need. To do this you must always be ready and never give up. Always pray for all God's people.
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And pray in the Spirit on all occasions with all kinds of prayers and requests. With this in mind, be alert and always keep on praying for all the Lord’s people.
19 Also pray for me that when I speak, God will give me words so that I can tell the secret of the Good News without fear.
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Pray also for me, that whenever I speak, words may be given me so that I will fearlessly make known the mystery of the gospel,
20 I have been sent to preach this Good News, and I am doing that now, here in prison. Pray that when I preach the Good News I will speak without fear, as I should.
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for which I am an ambassador in chains. Pray that I may declare it fearlessly, as I should.
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