8. knowing that whatever good thing anyone does, the same shall they receive of the Lord, whether they are slaves or free.
9. And, ye masters, do the same unto them, forbearing threats, knowing that their Master and yours is also in the heavens and that he is no respecter of persons.
10. Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord and in the power of his might.
11. Put on the whole armour of God that ye may be able to stand firm against the wiles of the devil.
12. For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the lords of this age, rulers of this darkness, against spiritual wickedness in the heavens.
13. Therefore, take unto you the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to withstand in the evil day and stand fast, all the work having been finished.
14. Stand firm, therefore, having your loins girt about with truth and having on the breastplate, {the coat of mail and coat of arms} of righteousness,
15. and your feet shod with the preparation of the gospel of peace,
16. above all, taking the shield of faith, with which ye shall be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked.
17. And take the helmet of salvation and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God;