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to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand. 14. Stand therefore, having your loins girt about with truth, and 15. having on the breast-plate of righteousness; and your feet shod 16. with the preparation of the gospel of peace; above all, taking the shield of faith, wherewith ye shall be able to quench all 17. the fiery darts of the wicked. And take the helmet of salva- tion, 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 19. for all saints; and for me, that utterance may be given unto me, that I may open my mouth boldly, to make known the 20. mystery of the gospel, for which I am an ambassador in bonds: 21. that therein I may speak boldly, as I ought to speak. But that ye also may know my affairs, and how I do, Tychicus, a be- loved brother and faithful minister in the Lord, shall make 22. known to you all things: whom I have sent unto you for the same purpose, that ye might know our affairs, and that he 23. might comfort your hearts. Peace de 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 sin- cerity. Amen.