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12 because the struggle[a] for us is not against blood and flesh, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the world-powers[b] of this darkness, against the spiritual forces[c] of evilness in the heavenly-places. 13 For this reason, take-up the full-armor of God in order that you may be able to resist[d] on the evil day, and having worked[e] everything, to stand.

Stand Armored With Truth, Righteousness, And Faith, Wielding God’s Word And Prayer

14 Stand [firm] therefore, having girded[f] your waist with truth, and having put-on the breastplate of righteousness,

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Footnotes

  1. Ephesians 6:12 Or, wrestling, conflict, one-on-one battle.
  2. Ephesians 6:12 Or, world forces, world rulers.
  3. Ephesians 6:12 Or, beings, hosts.
  4. Ephesians 6:13 Or, oppose, withstand.
  5. Ephesians 6:13 Or, done, accomplished, overcome.
  6. Ephesians 6:14 Or, tied.

12 For our struggle is not against flesh and blood,(A) but against the rulers, against the authorities,(B) against the powers(C) of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms.(D) 13 Therefore put on the full armor of God,(E) so that when the day of evil comes, you may be able to stand your ground, and after you have done everything, to stand. 14 Stand firm then, with the belt of truth buckled around your waist,(F) with the breastplate of righteousness in place,(G)

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