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,