13 (A)Therefore take up the whole armor of God, that you may be able to withstand (B)in the evil day, and having done all, to stand.

14 Stand therefore, (C)having girded your waist with truth, (D)having put on the breastplate of righteousness,

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For though we walk in the flesh, we do not war according to the flesh. (A)For the weapons (B)of our warfare are not [a]carnal but (C)mighty in God (D)for pulling down strongholds, (E)casting down arguments and every high thing that exalts itself against the knowledge of God, bringing every thought into captivity to the obedience of Christ,

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Footnotes

  1. 2 Corinthians 10:4 of the flesh

Be [a]sober, be [b]vigilant; [c]because your adversary the devil walks about like a roaring lion, seeking whom he may devour. Resist him, steadfast in the faith, knowing that the same sufferings are experienced by your brotherhood in the world. 10 But [d]may the God of all grace, (A)who called [e]us to His eternal glory by Christ Jesus, after you have suffered a while, [f]perfect, establish, strengthen, and settle you. 11 (B)To Him be the glory and the dominion forever and ever. Amen.

Farewell and Peace

12 By (C)Silvanus, our faithful brother as I consider him, I have written to you briefly, exhorting and testifying (D)that this is the true grace of God in which you stand.

13 She who is in Babylon, elect together with you, greets you; and so does (E)Mark my son. 14 Greet one another with a kiss of love.

Peace to you all who are in Christ Jesus. Amen.

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Footnotes

  1. 1 Peter 5:8 self-controlled
  2. 1 Peter 5:8 watchful
  3. 1 Peter 5:8 NU, M omit because
  4. 1 Peter 5:10 NU the God of all grace,
  5. 1 Peter 5:10 NU, M you
  6. 1 Peter 5:10 NU will perfect

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