15. And having shod your feet in preparation [to face the enemy with the firm-footed stability, the promptness, and the readiness produced by the good news] of the Gospel of peace. [Isa. 52:7.]
16. Lift up over all the [covering] shield of saving faith, upon which you can quench all the flaming missiles of the wicked [one].
17. And take the helmet of salvation and the sword that the Spirit wields, which is the Word of God.
18. Pray at all times (on every occasion, in every season) in the Spirit, with all [manner of] prayer and entreaty. To that end keep alert and watch with strong purpose and perseverance, interceding in behalf of all the saints (God's consecrated people).