₁₀Finally, build up your strength in union with the Lord and by means of his mighty power. ₁₁Put on all the armour that God gives you, so that you will be able to stand up against the Devil's evil tricks. ₁₂For we are not fighting against human beings but against the wicked spiritual forces in the heavenly world, the rulers, authorities, and cosmic powers of this dark age. ₁₃So put on God's armour 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.

₁₄So stand ready, with truth as a belt tight round your waist, with righteousness as your breastplate, ₁₅and as your shoes the readiness to announce the Good News of peace. ₁₆At all times carry faith as a shield; for with it you will be able to put out all the burning arrows shot by the Evil One. ₁₇And accept salvation as a helmet, and the word of God as the sword which the Spirit gives you. ₁₈Do all this in prayer, asking for God's help. Pray on every occasion, as the Spirit leads. For this reason keep alert and never give up; pray always for all God's people. ₁₉And pray also for me, that God will give me a message when I am ready to speak, so that I may speak boldly and make known the gospel's secret. ₂₀For the sake of this gospel I am an ambassador, though now I am in prison. Pray that I may be bold in speaking about the gospel as I should.