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## And take the helmet of salvation ##
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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]])
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## the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God ##
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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: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
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## through every prayer and request praying at all times in the Spirit ##
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"Pray at all times in the Spirit as you pray and make specific requests"
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## with all perseverance and prayer for all those set apart for God ##
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"with constant alertness and prayer for all the believers" |