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17 And take the helmet of salvation and the sword that the Spirit [a]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).

19 And [pray] also for me, that [freedom of] utterance may be given me, that I may open my mouth to proclaim boldly the mystery of the good news (the Gospel),

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  1. Ephesians 6:17 Charles B. Williams, The New Testament: A Translation in the Language of the People: Subjective genitive—a type of genitive of possession. Thus here the Spirit is the subject or agent of the verbal action.

17 Take the helmet of salvation(A) and the sword of the Spirit,(B) which is the word of God.(C)

18 And pray in the Spirit(D) on all occasions(E) with all kinds of prayers and requests.(F) With this in mind, be alert and always keep on praying(G) for all the Lord’s people. 19 Pray also for me,(H) that whenever I speak, words may be given me so that I will fearlessly(I) make known the mystery(J) of the gospel,

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