6:9. And you, masters, do the same things to them, forbearing threatenings: knowing that the Lord both of them and you is in heaven. And there is no respect of persons with him. 6:10. Finally, brethren, be strengthened in the Lord and in the might of his power. 6:11. Put you on the armour of God, that you may be able to stand against the deceits of the devil. 6:12. For our wrestling is not against flesh and blood; but against principalities and powers, against the rulers of the world of this darkness, against the spirits of wickedness in the high places. High places, or heavenly places. . .That is to say, in the air, the lowest of the celestial regions; in which God permits these wicked spirits or fallen angels to wander. 6:13. Therefore, take unto you the armour of God, that you may be able to resist in the evil day and to stand in all things perfect. 6:14. Stand therefore, having your loins girt about with truth and having on the breastplate of justice: 6:15. And your feet shod with the preparation of the gospel of peace. 6:16. In all things taking the shield of faith, wherewith you may be able to extinguish all the fiery darts of the most wicked one. 6:17. And take unto you the helmet of salvation and the sword of the Spirit (which is the word of God). 6:18. By all prayer and supplication praying at all times in the spirit: and in the same watching with all instance and supplication for all the saints: 6:19. And for me, that speech may be given me, that I may open my mouth with confidence, to make known the mystery of the gospel, 6:20. For which I am an ambassador in a chain: so that therein I may be bold to speak according as I ought. 6:21. But that you also may know the things that concern me and what I am doing, Tychicus, my dearest brother and faithful minister in the Lord, will make known to you all things: 6:22. Whom I have sent to you for this same purpose: that you may know the things concerning us, and that he may comfort your hearts. 6:23. Peace be to the brethren and charity with faith, from God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. 6:24. Grace be with all them that love our Lord Jesus Christ in incorruption. Amen. In incorruption. . .That is, with a pure and perfect love. THE EPISTLE OF ST. PAUL TO THE PHILIPPIANS The Philippians were the first among the Macedonians converted to the faith. They had a great veneration for St. Paul and supplied his wants when he was a prisoner in Rome, sending to him by Epaphroditus, by whom he sent this Epistle; in which he recommends charity, unity and humility and warns them against false teachers, whom he calls dogs and enemies of the cross of Christ. He also returns thanks for their benefactions. It was written about twenty-nine years after our Lord's Ascension. Philippians Chapter 1 The apostle's affection for the Philippians.