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11 Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the schemes of the devil.
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Put on the full armor of God, so that you can take your stand against the devil’s schemes.
12 For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the cosmic powers over this present darkness, against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly places.
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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 Therefore take up the whole armor of God, that you may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand firm.
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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 Stand therefore, having fastened on the belt of truth, and having put on the breastplate of righteousness,
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Stand firm then, with the belt of truth buckled around your waist, with the breastplate of righteousness in place,
15 and, as shoes for your feet, having put on the readiness given by the gospel of peace.
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and with your feet fitted with the readiness that comes from the gospel of peace.
16 In all circumstances take up the shield of faith, with which you can extinguish all the flaming darts 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 and take the helmet of salvation, and 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 praying at all times in the Spirit, with all prayer and supplication. To that end keep alert with all perseverance, making supplication for all the saints,
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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.
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