The Whole Armor of God
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Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord and in the power of His might.
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l Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil.
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For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against m principalities, against powers, against n the rulers of the darkness of this age, against spiritual hosts of wickedness in the heavenly places.
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o Therefore take up the whole armor of God, that you may be able to withstand p in the evil day, and having done all, to stand.
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Stand therefore, q having girded your waist with truth, r having put on the breastplate of righteousness,
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s and having shod your feet with the preparation of the gospel of peace;
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above all, taking t the shield of faith with which you will be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked one.
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And u take the helmet of salvation, and v the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God;
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w praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, x being watchful to this end with all perseverance and y supplication for all the saints -
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and for me, that utterance may be given to me, z that I may open my mouth boldly to make known the mystery of the gospel,
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for which a I am an ambassador in chains; that in it I may speak boldly, as I ought to speak.
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2 Corinthians 6:7
By the word of truth, by the power of God, by the armor of righteousness on the right hand and on the left.
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Romans 8:38
For I am persuaded that neither death nor life, nor angels nor principalities nor powers, nor things present nor things to come.
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Luke 22:53
"When I was with you daily in the temple, you did not try to seize Me. But this is your hour, and the power of darkness."
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2 Corinthians 10:4
For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal but mighty in God for pulling down strongholds.
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Ephesians 5:16
Redeeming the time, because the days are evil.
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Isaiah 11:5
Righteousness shall be the belt of His loins, And faithfulness the belt of His waist.
Luke 12:35
Let your waist be girded and your lamps burning.
1 Peter 1:13
Therefore gird up the loins of your mind, be sober, and rest your hope fully upon the grace that is to be brought to you at the revelation of Jesus Christ.
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Isaiah 59:17
For He put on righteousness as a breastplate, And a helmet of salvation on His head; He put on the garments of vengeance for clothing, And was clad with zeal as a cloak.
Romans 13:12
The night is far spent, the day is at hand. Therefore let us cast off the works of darkness, and let us put on the armor of light.
Ephesians 6:13
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.
1 Thessalonians 5:8
But let us who are of the day be sober, putting on the breastplate of faith and love, and as a helmet the hope of salvation.
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Isaiah 52:7
How beautiful upon the mountains Are the feet of him who brings good news, Who proclaims peace, Who brings glad tidings of good things, Who proclaims salvation, Who says to Zion, "Your God reigns!
Romans 10:15
And how shall they preach unless they are sent? As it is written: "How beautiful are the feet of those who preach the gospel of peace, Who bring glad tidings of good things!
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1 John 5:4
For whatever is born of God overcomes the world. And this is the victory that has overcome the world - our faith.
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1 Thessalonians 5:8
But let us who are of the day be sober, putting on the breastplate of faith and love, and as a helmet the hope of salvation.
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Isaiah 49:2
And He has made My mouth like a sharp sword; In the shadow of His hand He has hidden Me, And made Me a polished shaft; In His quiver He has hidden Me.
Hosea 6:5
Therefore I have hewn them by the prophets, I have slain them by the words of My mouth; And your judgments are like light that goes forth.
Hebrews 4:12
For the word of God is living and powerful, and sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing even to the division of soul and spirit, and of joints and marrow, and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart.
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Luke 18:1
Then He spoke a parable to them, that men always ought to pray and not lose heart.
Colossians 1:3
We give thanks to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, praying always for you.
Colossians 4:2
Continue earnestly in prayer, being vigilant in it with thanksgiving.
1 Thessalonians 5:17
Pray without ceasing.
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Matthew 26:41
"Watch and pray, lest you enter into temptation. The spirit indeed is willing, but the flesh is weak."
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Philippians 1:4
Always in every prayer of mine making request for you all with joy.
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Acts 4:29
Now, Lord, look on their threats, and grant to Your servants that with all boldness they may speak Your word.
Colossians 4:3
Meanwhile praying also for us, that God would open to us a door for the word, to speak the mystery of Christ, for which I am also in chains.
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2 Corinthians 5:20
Now then, we are ambassadors for Christ, as though God were pleading through us: we implore you on Christ's behalf, be reconciled to God.
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