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15 and having shod your feet with the equipment of the gospel of peace;
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and with your feet fitted with the readiness that comes from the gospel of peace.
16 besides all these, taking the shield of faith, with which you can quench 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 Pray 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.
19 and also for me, that utterance may be given me in opening my mouth boldly to proclaim the mystery of the gospel,
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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 for which I am an ambassador in chains; that I may declare it boldly, as I ought to speak.
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for which I am an ambassador in chains. Pray that I may declare it fearlessly, as I should.
21 Now that you also may know how I am and what I am doing, Tych'icus the beloved brother and faithful minister in the Lord will tell you everything.
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Tychicus, the dear brother and faithful servant in the Lord, will tell you everything, so that you also may know how I am and what I am doing.
22 I have sent him to you for this very purpose, that you may know how we are, and that he may encourage your hearts.
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I am sending him to you for this very purpose, that you may know how we are, and that he may encourage you.
23 Peace be to the brethren, and love with faith, from God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.
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Peace to the brothers and sisters, and love with faith from God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.
24 Grace be with all who love our Lord Jesus Christ with love undying.
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Grace to all who love our Lord Jesus Christ with an undying love.
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