Ephesians 6:12 Explained in Context

Verse 10. ¹⁰ Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord, and in the power of his might.

Verse 11. ¹¹ Put on the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil.

Verse 12. ¹² For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places.

Verse 13. ¹³ Wherefore take unto you the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand.

Verse 14. ¹⁴ Stand therefore, having your loins girt about with truth, and having on the breastplate of righteousness;

Verse 15. ¹⁵ And your feet shod with the preparation of the gospel of peace;

Verse 16. ¹⁶ Above all, taking the shield of faith, wherewith ye shall be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked.

Verse 17. ¹⁷ And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God:

Verse 18. ¹⁸ Praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, and watching thereunto with all perseverance and supplication for all saints;

Verse 19. ¹⁹ And for me, that utterance may be given unto me, that I may open my mouth boldly, to make known the mystery of the gospel,

Verse 20. ²⁰ For which I am an ambassador in bonds: that therein I may speak boldly, as I ought to speak.