# 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: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])

# the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God

The writer speaks of God's instructions to his people as if they were a sword that his people could use to fight an enemy, (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])

# With every prayer and request, pray at all times in the Spirit

"Pray at all times in the Spirit as you pray and make specific requests"

# To this end

"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 the saints

"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/save]]
* [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/other/sword]]
* [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/holyspirit]]
* [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/wordofgod]]
* [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/pray]]
* [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/other/perseverance]]
* [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/saint]]