¹⁶ And ·also [in addition to all this; or in all circumstances] use the shield of faith with which you can ·stop [extinguish] all the ·burning arrows [^Tfiery darts] of the Evil One. ¹⁷ ·Accept [Receive; or Take] the helmet of salvation, and take the sword of the Spirit, which is the ·word [message] of God. ¹⁸ Pray ·in [or in dependence on] the Spirit at all times with all ·kinds of prayers [^Lprayers and requests], asking for everything you need. To do this you must always be ·ready [alert] ·and never give up [^Lwith all perseverance]. Always pray for all ·God’s people [^Tthe saints].