“Wherefore take unto you the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand”
(Ephesians 6:10 -20)
Please be seated, for the EPISTLE lesson.
MY brethren, be strong in the Lord, and in the power of his might. Put on the
whole armour of God, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil.
For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities,
against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual
wickedness in high places. Wherefore take unto you the whole armour of God, that
ye may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand. Stand
therefore, having your loins girt about with truth, and having on the breastplate of
righteousness; and your feet shod with the preparation of the gospel of peace;
above all, taking the shield of faith, wherewith ye shall be able to quench all the
fiery darts of the wicked. And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the
Spirit, which is the word of God: praying always with all prayer and supplication
in the Spirit, and watching thereunto with all perseverance and supplication for all
saints; and for me, that utterance may be given unto me, that I may open my mouth
boldly, to make known the mystery of the gospel, for which I am an ambassador in
bonds: that therein I may speak boldly, as I ought to speak.