[6:10] Finally, build up your strength in union with the Lord and by means of his mighty power.
[6:11] Put on all the armor that God gives you, so that you will be able to stand up against the Devil's evil tricks.
[6:12] For 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.
[6:13] So put on God's armor 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.
[6:14] So stand ready, with truth as a belt tight around your waist, with righteousness as your breastplate,
[6:15] and as your shoes the readiness to announce the Good News of peace.
[6:16] At 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.
[6:17] And accept salvation as a helmet, and the word of God as the sword which the Spirit gives you.
[6:18] Do 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.
[6:19] And 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.
[6:20] For 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.