For, while living, we are still being given up to death because of Jesus, so that the life of Jesus may be seen in our flesh, though it is under the power of death.

Putting an end to reasonings, and every high thing which is lifted up against the knowledge of God, and causing every thought to come under the authority of Christ;

Being ready to give punishment to whatever is against his authority, after you have made it clear that you are completely under his control.

In Damascus, the ruler under Aretas the king kept watch over the town of the people of Damascus, in order to take me: