12. For our battle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the world powers of this darkness, against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavens.
13. This is why you must take up the full armor of God, so that you may be able to resist in the evil day, and having prepared everything, to take your stand.
14. Stand, therefore,with truth like a belt around your waist,righteousness like armor on your chest,
15. and your feet sandaled with readinessfor the gospel of peace.
16. In every situation take the shield of faith, and with it you will be able to extinguishall the flaming arrows of the evil one.
17. Take the helmet of salvation,and the sword of the Spirit, which is God’s word.
18. Pray at all times in the Spirit with every prayer and request, and stay alert in this with all perseverance and intercession for all the saints.
19. Pray also for me, that the message may be given to me when I open my mouth to make known with boldness the mystery of the gospel.
20. For this I am an ambassador in chains. Pray that I might be bold enough in Him to speak as I should.
21. Tychicus, our dearly loved brother and faithful servant in the Lord, will tell you all the news about me so that you may be informed.
22. I am sending him to you for this very reason, to let you know how we are and to encourage your hearts.
23. Peace to the brothers, and love with faith, from God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.