New International Reader's Version NIRV
New International Version NIV
14 So stand firm. Put the belt of truth around your waist. Put the armor of godliness 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 Wear on your feet what will prepare you to tell the good news of peace.
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and with your feet fitted with the readiness that comes from the gospel of peace.
16 Also, pick up the shield of faith. With it you can put out all of the flaming 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 Put on the helmet of salvation. And take the sword of the Holy Spirit. The sword is God's word.
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Take the helmet of salvation and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God.
18 At all times, pray by the power of the Spirit. Pray all kinds of prayers. Be watchful, so that you can pray. Always keep on praying for all of 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.
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