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# take the helmet of salvation
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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]])
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# the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God
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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]])
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# With every prayer and request, pray at all times in the Spirit
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"Pray at all times in the Spirit as you pray and make specific requests"
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# To this end
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"For this reason" or "Keeping this in mind." This refers to the attitude of taking God's armor.
# be watching with all perseverance, as you offer prayers for all God's holy people
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"persevere in being alert, and pray for all God's holy people" or "pray with constant alertness for all the believers"
# translationWords
* [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/salvation]]
* [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/other/sword]]
* [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/holyspirit]]
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* [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/other/wordofgod]]
* [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/pray]]
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* [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/other/perseverance]]
* [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/believer]]