Ephesians 6:14

New International Reader's Version

So remain strong in the faith. Put the belt of truth around your waist. Put the armor of godliness on your chest.

Cross References

2 Kings 3:21

Now all the people of Moab had heard that the kings had come to fight against them. So the king of Moab sent for all Moab’s fighting men. It didn’t matter whether they were young or old. He sent for everyone who could carry a weapon. All of them were stationed at the border.

Job 29:14

I put on a godly life as if it were my clothes. Fairness was my robe and my turban.

Isaiah 11:5

He will put on godliness as if it were his belt. He’ll wear faithfulness around his waist.

Isaiah 59:17

He will put the armor of holiness on his chest. He’ll put the helmet of salvation on his head. He’ll pay people back for the wrong things they do. He’ll wrap himself in anger as if it were a coat.

Luke 12:35

“Be dressed and ready to serve. Keep your lamps burning.

Romans 13:12

The dark night of evil is nearly over. The day of Christ’s return is almost here. So let us get rid of the works of darkness that harm us. Let us do the works of light that protect us.

2 Corinthians 6:7

We speak the truth. We serve in the power of God. We hold the weapons of godliness in the right hand and in the left.

Ephesians 5:9

The light produces what is completely good, right and true.

Ephesians 6:13

So put on all of God’s armor. Evil days will come. But you will be able to stand up to anything. And after you have done everything you can, you will still be standing.

1 Thessalonians 5:8

But we belong to the day. So let us control ourselves. Let us put on our chest the armor of faith and love. Let us put on the hope of salvation like a helmet.

1 Peter 1:13

So be watchful, and control yourselves completely. In this way, put your hope in the grace that lies ahead. This grace will be brought to you when Jesus Christ returns.

Revelation 9:17

The horses and riders I saw in my vision had armor on their chests. It was red like fire, dark blue, and yellow like sulfur. The heads of the horses looked like lions’ heads. Out of their mouths came fire, smoke and sulfur.

Revelation 9:9

Their chests were covered with something that looked like armor made out of iron. The sound of their wings was like the thundering of many horses and chariots rushing into battle.