## translationWords

* [[en:tw:god]]
* [[en:tw:holyspirit]]
* [[en:tw:perseverance]]
* [[en:tw:pray]]
* [[en:tw:salvation]]
* [[en:tw:setapart]]
* [[en:tw:spirit]]
* [[en:tw:sword]]
* [[en:tw:wordofgod]]

## translationNotes

* **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: [[:en:ta:vol1: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: [[:en:ta:vol1:translate:figs_metaphor]])
* **through every prayer and request praying at all times in the Spirit** - AT: "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** - AT: "with constant alertness and prayer for all the believers"