unfoldingWord_en_tn/eph/06/14.md

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  • the belt of truth - Truth holds everything together for a believer just as a belt holds all clothing of a soldier together. (See: :en:ta:vol1:translate:figs_metaphor)
  • the breastplate of righteousness - The gift of righteousness covers a believer's heart just as a breastplate protects the chest of a soldier. (See: :en:ta:vol1:translate:figs_metaphor)
  • wear shoes on your feet that are prepared to proclaim the gospel of peace - Just as a soldier wears shoes to give him solid footing, the believer must have solid knowledge of the gospel of peace in order to be ready to proclaim it. (See: :en:ta:vol1:translate:figs_metaphor)
  • always carrying the shield of faith - The faith God gives a believer is to be used for protection when the devil attacks like a shield which a soldier uses to protect from enemy attacks. (See: :en:ta:vol1:translate:figs_metaphor)
  • the flaming arrows of the evil one - The attacks of the devil against a believer are like flaming arrows shot at a soldier by an enemy. (See: :en:ta:vol1:translate:figs_metaphor)