Twentieth_Century(i)
10 For the future, find strength in your union with the Lord, and in the power which comes from his might.
11 Put on the full armor of God, so that you may be able to stand your ground against the stratagems of the Devil.
12 For ours is no struggle against enemies of flesh and blood, but against all the various Powers of Evil that hold sway in the Darkness around us, against the Spirits of Wickedness on high.
13 Therefore take up the full armor of God, that, when the evil day comes, you may be able to withstand the attack, and, having fought to the end, still to stand your ground.
14 Stand your ground, then, 'with truth for your belt,' and 'with righteousness for your breast-plate,'
15 And with the readiness to serve the Good News of Peace as shoes for your feet.
16 At every onslaught take up faith for your shield; for with it you will be able to extinguish all the flaming darts of the Evil One.
17 And receive 'the helmet of Salvation,' and 'the sword of the Spirit'--which is the Message of God--always with prayer and supplication.
18 Pray in spirit at all times. Be intent upon this, with unwearying perseverance and supplication for all Christ's People- -