13 For this reason, take up the whole armor of God so that you may be able to take a stand in that evil day. And when you have done everything you could, you will be able to stand firm.

14 Stand firm, therefore, having fastened the belt of truth around your waist, and having put on the breastplate of righteousness,

15 and having put shoes on your feet so that you are ready to proclaim the gospel of peace.

16 In addition to all of these, having taken up the shield of faith, with which you will be able to put out all the flaming arrows of the evil one,

17 also take the helmet of salvation and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God.