And take <i>the helmet of salvationi><n id="1" /> and the sword<n id="2" /> of the Spirit, which is the word of God.

<t /><p class="bodytext">I say again, let no one think that I am a fool.<n id="1" /> But if you do, then at least accept me as a fool, so that I too may boast a little.

<p class="bodytext">Aristarchus, my fellow prisoner, sends you greetings, as does Mark, the cousin of Barnabas (about whom you received instructions; if he comes to you, welcome him).

So put away all filth and evil excess and humbly<n id="1" /> welcome the message implanted within you, which is able to save your souls.