Ephesians 6:13-17

Expanded Bible

¹³ ·That is why you need to [^LFor this reason,] put on God’s full armor. Then on the day of evil [^Cpersecution generally or end-time tribulation] you will be able to ·stand strong [keep your ground; resist the enemy]. And ·when you have finished the whole fight [^Lafter you have done/accomplished everything], you will still be standing. ¹⁴ So stand ·strong [or ready], with the belt of truth tied around your waist and the ·body armor [breastplate] of ·right living [a righteous life; or God’s own righteousness/justice; ^Lrighteousness]. ¹⁵ On your feet wear the ·Good News [Gospel] of peace ·to help you stand strong [for firm footing; or to be fully prepared]. ¹⁶ And ·also [in addition to all this; or in all circumstances] use the shield of faith with which you can ·stop [extinguish] all the ·burning arrows [^Tfiery darts] of the Evil One. ¹⁷ ·Accept [Receive; or Take] the helmet of salvation, and take the sword of the Spirit, which is the ·word [message] of God.