1 Thessalonians 5:8

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But since we belong to the day, let us be sober, putting on the breastplate of faith and love, and the helmet of our hope of salvation.
Berean Standard Bible (BSB)
But let us, since we belong to the day, be sober, putting on the breastplate of faith and love, and, for a helmet, the hope of salvation.
World English Bible (WEB)
But{G1161} let{G3525} us{G2249}, who are{G5607}{(G5752)} of the day{G2250}, be sober{G3525}{(G5725)}, putting on{G1746}{(G5671)} the breastplate{G2382} of faith{G4102} and{G2532} love{G26}; and{G2532} for an helmet{G4030}, the hope{G1680} of salvation{G4991}.
Strong's King James
(8) Now we are of day, so be self-controlled by putting on the breastplate of believing faith and true love and the helmet which is the hope of salvation.
The F.O.G
[8] But since we belong to the day, let's stay clear-headed, wearing faith and love like a bulletproof vest protecting our hearts, and the hope of salvation like a helmet guarding our minds against despair.
The F.O.G Paraphrase
and we, being of the day—let us be sober, putting on a breastplate of faith and love, and an helmet—a hope of salvation,
Young's Literal Translation

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