Not by works, so that no man may take glory to himself.

Take care then how you are living, not as unwise, but as wise;

And do not take overmuch wine by which one may be overcome, but be full of the Spirit;

And might take it for himself, a church full of glory, not having one mark or fold or any such thing; but that it might be holy and complete.

For no man ever had hate for his flesh; but he gives it food and takes care of it, even as Christ does for the church;

Take up God's instruments of war, so that you may be able to keep your position against all the deceits of the Evil One.

For this reason take up all the arms of God, so that you may be able to be strong in the evil day, and, having done all, to keep your place.

Take your place, then, having your body clothed with the true word, and having put on the breastplate of righteousness;

And take salvation for your head-dress and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God: