## And take the helmet of salvation ## Salvation given by God protects the believer's mind just as a helmet protects the head of a soldier. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]]) ## the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God ## The word of God, inspired by the Holy Spirit, is to be used to fight against and defend the believer from the devil just as a soldier uses his sword to fight and defend against enemy attacks. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]]) ## through every prayer and request praying at all times in the Spirit ## "Pray at all times in the Spirit as you pray and make specific requests" ## with all perseverance and prayer for all those set apart for God ## "with constant alertness and prayer for all the believers"