First ReadingEphesians 6:10-20
From the Letter of Paul to the Ephesians
10Finally, be strong in the Lordand in the strength of his might.11Put on the whole armor of God,that you may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil.12For our wrestling is not against flesh and blood,but against the principalities,against the powers,against the world’s rulers of the darkness of this age,and against the spiritual forces of wickedness in the heavenly places.13Therefore put on the whole armor of God,that you may be able to withstand in the evil day,and having done all, to stand.14Stand therefore, having the utility belt of truth buckled around your waist,and having put on the breastplate of righteousness,15and having fitted your feet with the preparation of the Good News of peace,16above all, taking up the shield of faith,with which you will be able to quench all the fiery darts of the evil one.17And take the helmet of salvation,and the sword of the Spirit,which is the word of God;18with all prayer and requests,praying at all times in the Spirit,and being watchful to this end in all perseveranceand requests for all the saints.19Pray for me,that utterance may be given to me in opening my mouth,to make known with boldness the mystery of the Good News,20for which I am an ambassador in chains;that in it I may speak boldly, as I ought to speak.