WEB - World English Bible
Finally, build up your strength in union with the Lord and by means of his mighty power.
(Ephesians 6:10 GNB)
Put on all the armor that God gives you, so that you will be able to stand up against the Devil's evil tricks.
(Ephesians 6:11 GNB)
For we are not fighting against human beings but against the wicked spiritual forces in the heavenly world, the rulers, authorities, and cosmic powers of this dark age.
(Ephesians 6:12 GNB)
So put on God's armor now! Then when the evil day comes, you will be able to resist the enemy's attacks; and after fighting to the end, you will still hold your ground.
(Ephesians 6:13 GNB)
So stand ready, with truth as a belt tight around your waist, with righteousness as your breastplate,
(Ephesians 6:14 GNB)
and as your shoes the readiness to announce the Good News of peace.
(Ephesians 6:15 GNB)
At all times carry faith as a shield; for with it you will be able to put out all the burning arrows shot by the Evil One.
(Ephesians 6:16 GNB)
And accept salvation as a helmet, and the word of God as the sword which the Spirit gives you.
(Ephesians 6:17 GNB)
Do all this in prayer, asking for God's help. Pray on every occasion, as the Spirit leads. For this reason keep alert and never give up; pray always for all God's people.
(Ephesians 6:18 GNB)
Take the teachings that you heard me proclaim in the presence of many witnesses, and entrust them to reliable people, who will be able to teach others also.
(2 Timothy 2:2 GNB)
Take your part in suffering, as a loyal soldier of Christ Jesus.
(2 Timothy 2:3 GNB)
A soldier on active duty wants to please his commanding officer and so does not get mixed up in the affairs of civilian life.
(2 Timothy 2:4 GNB)
An athlete who runs in a race cannot win the prize unless he obeys the rules.
(2 Timothy 2:5 GNB)
The farmer who has done the hard work should have the first share of the harvest.
(2 Timothy 2:6 GNB)
Think about what I am saying, because the Lord will enable you to understand it all.
(2 Timothy 2:7 GNB)
Remember Jesus Christ, who was raised from death, who was a descendant of David, as is taught in the Good News I preach.
(2 Timothy 2:8 GNB)
Because I preach the Good News, I suffer and I am even chained like a criminal. But the word of God is not in chains,
(2 Timothy 2:9 GNB)
and so I endure everything for the sake of God's chosen people, in order that they too may obtain the salvation that comes through Christ Jesus and brings eternal glory.
(2 Timothy 2:10 GNB)
This is a true saying: "If we have died with him, we shall also live with him.
(2 Timothy 2:11 GNB)
If we continue to endure, we shall also rule with him. If we deny him, he also will deny us.
(2 Timothy 2:12 GNB)
If we are not faithful, he remains faithful, because he cannot be false to himself."
(2 Timothy 2:13 GNB)
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