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17 Put on salvation as your helmet, and take the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God.

18 Pray in the Spirit at all times and on every occasion. Stay alert and be persistent in your prayers for all believers everywhere.[a]

19 And pray for me, too. Ask God to give me the right words so I can boldly explain God’s mysterious plan that the Good News is for Jews and Gentiles alike.[b]

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Footnotes

  1. 6:18 Greek all of God’s holy people.
  2. 6:19 Greek explain the mystery of the Good News; some manuscripts read simply explain the mystery.

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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