Thought 262
Spiritual Chainmail
& Persecution
“Remember the word that I said unto you, The servant is not greater than
his lord. If they have persecuted me, they will also persecute you; if they
have kept my saying, they will keep yours also.” John 15:20 KJV
Finally, my brethren, be strong in the
Lord, and in the power of his might. Put on the whole armour of God, that
ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil. 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. 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.
Stand therefore,
having your loins girt about with truth, and having on the breastplate of
righteousness; And your feet shod with the preparation of the gospel of peace;
Above all, taking the shield of faith, wherewith ye shall be
able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked. And
take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of
God: Praying always with all prayer and supplication in
the Spirit, and watching thereunto with all perseverance and supplication for
all saints; 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, For which I am an ambassador in bonds: that
therein I may speak boldly, as I ought to speak.
But that ye also may know my affairs,
and how I do, Tychicus, a beloved brother and faithful minister in the Lord,
shall make known to you all things: Whom I have sent unto you for the same
purpose, that ye might know our affairs, and that he might comfort your hearts.
Peace be to the brethren, and love with faith, from God the Father
and the Lord Jesus Christ. Grace be with all them that
love our Lord Jesus Christ in sincerity. Amen.
—Ephesians 6:10-24 KJV
