Pray at all times (on every occasion, in every season) in the Spirit, with all [manner of] prayer and entreaty. To that end keep alert and watch with strong purpose and perseverance, interceding in behalf of all the saints (God's consecrated people).
--Ephesians 6:18 (Amplified Bible)
Take the helmet of salvation and the sword of the Spirit, which is God's word.
-- 17 (Holman Christian Standard Bible)
In addition to all these, take the Christian faith as your shield. With it you can put out all the flaming arrows of the evil one.
-- 16 (GOD’S WORD Translation)
On your feet wear the Good News of peace to help you stand strong.
-- 15 (New Century Version)
Stand therefore, having fastened on the belt of truth, and having put on the breastplate of righteousness,
-- 14 (English Standard Version)
So put on God's armor now! Then when the evil day comes, you will be able to resist the enemy's attacks; and after fighting to the end, you will still hold your ground.
-- 13 (Good News Translation)
For we are not struggling against human beings, but against the rulers, authorities and cosmic powers governing this darkness, against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realm.
-- 12 (Complete Jewish Bible)
Put on the armor of God so that you may be able to stand firm against the tactics of the devil.
-- 11 (New American Bible)
And that about wraps it up. God is strong, and he wants you strong. So take everything the Master has set out for you.
-- 10 (The Message)
