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Stand firm
Successfully resist or fight against something. You may need to make explicit what it is that the readers are to resist. See how you translated these words in Ephesians 6:13. Alternate translation: "Resist evil" (See: rc://en/ta/man/jit/figs-metaphor)
the belt of truth
Truth holds everything together for a believer just as a belt holds the clothing of a soldier together. (See: rc://en/ta/man/jit/figs-metaphor)
truth ... righteousness
We are to know the truth and act in ways that please God.
the breastplate of righteousness
Possible meanings are 1) the gift of righteousness covers a believer's heart just as a breastplate protects the chest of a soldier or 2) our living as God wants us gives us a clear conscience that protects our hearts the way a breastplate protects a soldier's chest. (See: rc://en/ta/man/jit/figs-metaphor)