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Ephesians 6:10-20 NWT
. . .Finally, go on acquiring power in [the] Lord and in the mightiness of his strength. 11 Put on the complete suit of armor from God that YOU may be able to stand firm against the machinations of the Devil; 12 because we have a wrestling, not against blood and flesh, but against the governments, against the authorities, against the world rulers of this darkness, against the wicked spirit forces in the heavenly places. 13 On this account take up the complete suit of armor from God, that YOU may be able to resist in the wicked day and, after YOU have done all things thoroughly, to stand firm. 14 Stand firm, therefore, with YOUR loins girded about with truth, and having on the breastplate of righteousness, [Isa. 11:5; 59:17] 15 and with YOUR feet shod with the equipment of the good news of peace. [Isa. 52:7] 16 Above all things, take up the large shield of faith, with which YOU will be able to quench all the wicked one’s burning missiles. 17 Also, accept the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the spirit, that is, God’s word, [Isa. 59:17; Isa. 11:4 (LXX); Isa. 49:2; Hos. 6:5] 18 while with every form of prayer and supplication YOU carry on prayer on every occasion in spirit. And to that end keep awake with all constancy and with supplication in behalf of all the holy ones, 19 also for me, that ability to speak may be given me with the opening of my mouth, with freeness of speech to make known the sacred secret of the good news, 20 for which I am acting as an ambassador in chains; that I may speak in connection with it with boldness as I ought to speak.

Ephesians 6:10-20 CEV
(10) Finally, let the mighty strength of the Lord make you strong. (11) Put on all the armor that God gives, so you can defend yourself against the devil's tricks. (12) We are not fighting against humans. We are fighting against forces and authorities and against rulers of darkness and powers in the spiritual world. (13) So put on all the armor that God gives. Then when that evil day comes, you will be able to defend yourself. And when the battle is over, you will still be standing firm. (14) Be ready! Let the truth be like a belt around your waist, and let God's justice protect you like armor. [Isa. 11:5; 59:17] (15) Your desire to tell the good news about peace should be like shoes on your feet. [Isa. 52:7] (16) Let your faith be like a shield, and you will be able to stop all the flaming arrows of the evil one. (17) Let God's saving power be like a helmet, and for a sword use God's message that comes from the Spirit. [Isa. 59:17; Isa. 11:4 (LXX); Isa. 49:2; Hos. 6:5] (18) Never stop praying, especially for others. Always pray by the power of the Spirit. Stay alert and keep praying for God's people. (19) Pray that I will be given the message to speak and that I may fearlessly explain the mystery about the good news. (20) I was sent to do this work, and that's the reason I am in jail. So pray that I will be brave and will speak as I should.

Ephesians 6:10-20 ALT
(10) Finally my brothers [and sisters], continue becoming strong in [the] Lord and in the might of His strength. (11) Put on the full armor of God in order [for] you* to be able to stand firm against the tricks [or, cunning schemes] of the Devil. (12) Because our struggle is not against blood and flesh, _but_ against the rulers, against the authorities, against the world-rulers of the darkness of this age, against the spiritual [forces] of the wickedness in the heavenlies [or, heavenly [realms]]. (13) For this reason, take up the full armor of God, so that you* shall be able to resist in the day of evil, and having accomplished [or, overcome] everything, to stand firm. (14) Therefore, stand firm, 'having wrapped your waist around with truth,' and 'having put on the breastplate of righteousness,' [Isa. 11:5; 59:17] (15) and having 'put on your feet as shoes the preparation of the Gospel of peace,' [Isa. 52:7] (16) above all [or, in addition to all [these things]], having taken up the shield of faith, by which youp will be able to extinguish all the arrows, the ones having been set on fire, [fig., the flaming arrows] of the evil [one], (17) and to receive [or, take] 'the helmet of salvation,' and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God, [Isa. 59:17; Isa. 11:4 (LXX); Isa. 49:2; Hos. 6:5] (18) through all prayer and petition praying in every season in [the] Spirit, and with respect to this same [thing] [or, to this same [end]], be staying alert in all perseverance and supplication for all the holy ones, (19) and on my behalf, so that to me shall be given a word [or, speech] in [the] opening of my mouth, in boldness [or, confidence], to declare the secret of the Gospel, (20) for the sake of which I serve as an ambassador [or, a representative] [bound] in a chain, so that in it I should speak boldly, as it is necessary [for] me to speak.

Ephesians 6:10-20 LITV
(10) For the rest, my brothers, be made powerful in the Lord and in the might of His strength. (11) Put on all the armor of God, for you to be able to stand against the wiles of the Devil, (12) because wrestling against flesh and blood is not to us, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the world's rulers, of the darkness of this age, against the spiritual powers of evil in the heavenlies. (13) Because of this, take up all of the armor of God that you may be able to resist in the evil day, and having worked out all things, to stand. (14) Then stand firm, "having girded your loins about with truth" and having put "on the breastplate of righteousness," Isa. 11:5; 59:17 (15) and having shod the feet with the preparation of the "gospel of peace." Isa. 52:7 (16) Above all, taking up the shield of faith, with which you will be able to quench all the darts of the evil one being kindled. (17) Also, take "the helmet of salvation," and the sword of the Spirit which is the Word of God; Isa. 59:17 LXX-Isa. 11:4; MT-Isa. 49:2; LXX and MT-Hos. 6:5 (18) through all prayer and petition, praying at all times in the Spirit, and watching to this same thing with all perseverance and petition concerning all the saints. (19) Pray also for me, that to me may be given speech in the opening of my mouth with boldness to make known the mystery of the gospel, (20) for which I am an ambassador in a chain, that in it I may speak boldly as it is right for me to speak.

Ephesians 6:10-20 BBE
(10) Lastly, be strong in the Lord, and in the strength of his power. (11) Take up God's instruments of war, so that you may be able to keep your position against all the deceits of the Evil One. (12) For our fight is not against flesh and blood, but against authorities and powers, against the world-rulers of this dark night, against the spirits of evil in the heavens. (13) For this reason take up all the arms of God, so that you may be able to be strong in the evil day, and, having done all, to keep your place. (14) Take your place, then, having your body clothed with the true word, and having put on the breastplate of righteousness; [Isa. 11:5; 59:17] (15) Be ready with the good news of peace as shoes on your feet; [Isa. 52:7] (16) And most of all, using faith as a cover to keep off all the flaming arrows of the Evil One. (17) And take salvation for your head-dress and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God: [Isa. 59:17; Isa. 11:4 (LXX); Isa. 49:2; Hos. 6:5] (18) With prayers and deep desires, making requests at all times in the Spirit, and keeping watch, with strong purpose, in prayer for all the saints, (19) And for me, that words may be given to me in the opening of my mouth, to make clear without fear the secret of the good news, (20) For which I am a representative in chains, and that I may say without fear the things which it is right for me to say.

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ALT - Analytical Literal Translation

ASV - American Standard Version (by the American revision committee in 1897).

Darby - 1889 Darby Bible

DRB - 1899 Douay-Rheims Bible

BBE - 1965 Bible in Basic English

LITV - Literal Translation of the Holy Bible

KJV - King James Version

MKJV - Modern King James Version

NWT - New World Translation

Webster - 1833 Webster Bible

RV - Revised Version

YLT - Young's Literal Translation