Thematic Bible: Allusions to military affairs of
Thematic Bible
The Roman empire » Allusions to military affairs of » Use of the panoply or defensive armor
The night is far spent, the day is at hand: let us therefore cast off the works of darkness, and let us put on the armour of light.
By the word of truth, by the power of God, by the armour of righteousness on the right hand and on the left,
Put on the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil. For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places. Wherefore take unto you the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand. read more.
Stand therefore, having your loins girt about with truth, and having on the breastplate of righteousness; And your feet shod with the preparation of the gospel of peace; Above all, taking the shield of faith, wherewith ye shall be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked. And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God:
Stand therefore, having your loins girt about with truth, and having on the breastplate of righteousness; And your feet shod with the preparation of the gospel of peace; Above all, taking the shield of faith, wherewith ye shall be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked. And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God:
The Roman empire » Allusions to military affairs of » Triumphs of victorious generals
And having spoiled principalities and powers, he made a shew of them openly, triumphing over them in it.
Now thanks be unto God, which always causeth us to triumph in Christ, and maketh manifest the savour of his knowledge by us in every place. For we are unto God a sweet savour of Christ, in them that are saved, and in them that perish: To the one we are the savour of death unto death; and to the other the savour of life unto life. And who is sufficient for these things?
The Roman empire » Allusions to military affairs of » Different military officers, &c
And he called unto him two centurions, saying, Make ready two hundred soldiers to go to Caesarea, and horsemen threescore and ten, and spearmen two hundred, at the third hour of the night; And provide them beasts, that they may set Paul on, and bring him safe unto Felix the governor.
And as they went about to kill him, tidings came unto the chief captain of the band, that all Jerusalem was in an uproar.
The Roman empire » Allusions to military affairs of » Italian and augustus' band
There was a certain man in Caesarea called Cornelius, a centurion of the band called the Italian band,
And when it was determined that we should sail into Italy, they delivered Paul and certain other prisoners unto one named Julius, a centurion of Augustus' band.
The Roman empire » Allusions to military affairs of » The soldier's special comrade who shared his toils and dangers
Yet I supposed it necessary to send to you Epaphroditus, my brother, and companion in labour, and fellowsoldier, but your messenger, and he that ministered to my wants.
The Roman empire » Allusions to military affairs of » Danger of sentinels' sleeping
Saying, Say ye, His disciples came by night, and stole him away while we slept. And if this come to the governor's ears, we will persuade him, and secure you.
The Roman empire » Allusions to military affairs of » Crowning of soldiers who distinguished themselves
I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith: Henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, shall give me at that day: and not to me only, but unto all them also that love his appearing.
The Roman empire » Allusions to military affairs of » Expunging from the muster roll names of soldiers guilty of crimes
He that overcometh, the same shall be clothed in white raiment; and I will not blot out his name out of the book of life, but I will confess his name before my Father, and before his angels.
The Roman empire » Allusions to military affairs of » Soldiers not allowed to entangle themselves with earthly cares
No man that warreth entangleth himself with the affairs of this life; that he may please him who hath chosen him to be a soldier.
The Roman empire » Allusions to military affairs of » Strict obedience to superiors
The centurion answered and said, Lord, I am not worthy that thou shouldest come under my roof: but speak the word only, and my servant shall be healed. For I am a man under authority, having soldiers under me: and I say to this man, Go, and he goeth; and to another, Come, and he cometh; and to my servant, Do this, and he doeth it.
The Roman empire » Allusions to military affairs of » Hardship endured by soldiers
Thou therefore endure hardness, as a good soldier of Jesus Christ.