the Lord, and not to men:
[8] Knowing that whatsoever good thing any man doeth, the same shall he
receive of the Lord, whether he be bond or free.
[9] And, ye masters, do the same things unto them,
forbearing threatening: knowing that your Master also is in heaven; neither is there respect of persons
with him.
[10] Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord, and in the power of his might.
[11] Put on the
whole armour of God, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil.
[12] 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.
[13] 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.
[14] Stand therefore,
having your loins girt about with truth, and having on the breastplate of righteousness;
[15] And your feet
shod with the preparation of the gospel of peace;
[16] Above all, taking the shield of faith, wherewith
ye shall be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked.
[17] And take the helmet of salvation, and
the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God:
[18] Praying always with all prayer and supplication in
the Spirit, and watching thereunto with all perseverance and supplication for all saints;
[19] 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,
[20] For which I am an ambassador in bonds: that therein I may speak boldly, as I ought to
speak.
[21] But that ye also may know my affairs, and how I do, Tychicus, a beloved brother and faithful
minister in the Lord, shall make known to you all things:
[22] Whom I have sent unto you for the same
purpose, that ye might know our affairs, and that he might comfort your hearts.
[23] Peace be to the
brethren, and love with faith, from God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.
[24] Grace be with all them
that love our Lord Jesus Christ in sincerity. Amen.