14. So stand with the belt of truth around your waist, justice as your breastplate,
15. and put shoes on your feet so that you are ready to spread the good news of peace.
16. Above all, carry the shield of faith so that you can extinguish the flaming arrows of the evil one.
17. Take the helmet of salvation and the sword of the Spirit, which is God’s word.
18. Offer prayers and petitions in the Spirit all the time. Stay alert by hanging in there and praying for all believers.
19. As for me, pray that when I open my mouth, I’ll get a message that confidently makes this secret plan of the gospel known.
20. I’m an ambassador in chains for the sake of the gospel. Pray so that the Lord will give me the confidence to say what I have to say.
21. Tychicus, my loved brother and faithful servant of the Lord, can inform you about my situation and what I’m doing.
22. I’ve sent him for this reason—so that you will know about us. He can reassure you.
23. May there be peace with the brothers and sisters as well as love with the faith that comes from God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.