16. In addition to all this, take up the shield of faith, with which you can extinguish all the flaming arrows of the evil one.
17. Take the helmet of salvation and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God.
18. And pray in the Spirit on all occasions with all kinds of prayers and requests. With this in mind, be alert and always keep on praying for all the Lord’s people.
19. Pray also for me, that whenever I speak, words may be given me so that I will fearlessly make known the mystery of the gospel,
20. for which I am an ambassador in chains. Pray that I may declare it fearlessly, as I should.
21. Tychicus, the dear brother and faithful servant in the Lord, will tell you everything, so that you also may know how I am and what I am doing.
22. I am sending him to you for this very purpose, that you may know how we are, and that he may encourage you.
23. Peace to the brothers and sisters, and love with faith from God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.
24. Grace to all who love our Lord Jesus Christ with an undying love.Footnotes for the Book of Ephesiansa 3 In contexts like this, the Greek word for flesh (sarx) refers to the sinful state of human beings, often presented as a power in opposition to the Spirit.a 8 Or Godb 8 Psalm 68:18c 9 Or the depths of the earthd 26 Psalm 4:4 (see Septuagint)a 3 Deut. 5:16b 4 Or Parentsc 23 The Greek word for brothers and sisters (adelphoi) refers here to believers, both men and women, as part of God’s family.d 24 Or Grace and immortality to all who love our Lord Jesus Christ.