Ephesians 6:14,17

Illustration of Ephesians 6:14, 17 GWT -- So then, take your stand! Fasten truth around your waist like a belt. Put on God’s approval as your breastplate. … Also take salvation as your helmet and God’s word as the sword that the Spirit supplies.

Illustration of Ephesians 6:17 ERV -- Accept God’s salvation as your helmet. And take the sword of the Spirit—that sword is the teaching of God.

Illustration of Ephesians 6:14 AMP -- So stand firm and hold your ground, having tightened the wide band of truth (personal integrity, moral courage) around your waist and having put on the breastplate of righteousness (an upright heart).

Illustration of Ephesians 6:17 NIV -- Take the helmet of salvation and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God.