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, and the day is near; let us cast away therefore the works of darkness, and let us put on the armour of light.
in the word of truth, in the power of God; through the arms of righteousness on the right hand and left,
Put on the panoply of God, that ye may be able to stand against the artifices of the devil: because our struggle is not against blood and flesh, but against principalities, against authorities, against the universal lords of this darkness, against spiritual power of wickedness in the heavenlies. For this reason take to you the panoply of God, that ye may be able to withstand in the evil day, and, having accomplished all things, to stand. read more.
Stand therefore, having girt about your loins with truth, and having put on the breastplate of righteousness, and shod your feet with the preparation of the glad tidings of peace: besides all these, having taken the shield of faith with which ye will be able to quench all the inflamed darts of the wicked one. Have also the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is God's word;
Stand therefore, having girt about your loins with truth, and having put on the breastplate of righteousness, and shod your feet with the preparation of the glad tidings of peace: besides all these, having taken the shield of faith with which ye will be able to quench all the inflamed darts of the wicked one. Have also the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is God's word;
The Roman empire » Allusions to military affairs of » Triumphs of victorious generals
having spoiled principalities and authorities, he made a show of them publicly, leading them in triumph by it.
But thanks be to God, who always leads us in triumph in the Christ, and makes manifest the odour of his knowledge through us in every place. For we are a sweet odour of Christ to God, in the saved and in those that perish: to the one an odour from death unto death, but to the others an odour from life unto life; and who is sufficient for these things?
The Roman empire » Allusions to military affairs of » Different military officers, &c
And having called to him certain two of the centurions, he said, Prepare two hundred soldiers that they may go as far as Caesarea, and seventy horsemen, and two hundred light-armed footmen, for the third hour of the night. And he ordered them to provide beasts, that they might set Paul on them and carry him safe through to Felix the governor,
And as they were seeking to kill him, a representation came to the chiliarch of the band that the whole of Jerusalem was in a tumult;
The Roman empire » Allusions to military affairs of » Italian and augustus' band
But a certain man in Caesarea, by name Cornelius, a centurion of the band called Italic,
But when it had been determined that we should sail to Italy, they delivered up Paul and certain other prisoners to a centurion, by name Julius, of Augustus' company.
The Roman empire » Allusions to military affairs of » The soldier's special comrade who shared his toils and dangers
but I have thought it necessary to send to you Epaphroditus, my brother and fellow-workman and fellow-soldier, but your messenger and minister to my need,
The Roman empire » Allusions to military affairs of » Danger of sentinels' sleeping
saying, Say that his disciples coming by night stole him while we were sleeping. And if this should come to the hearing of the governor, we will persuade him, and save you from all anxiety.
The Roman empire » Allusions to military affairs of » Crowning of soldiers who distinguished themselves
I have combated the good combat, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. Henceforth the crown of righteousness is laid up for me, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will render to me in that day; but not only to me, but also to all who love his appearing.
The Roman empire » Allusions to military affairs of » Expunging from the muster roll names of soldiers guilty of crimes
He that overcomes, he shall be clothed in white garments, and I will not blot his name out of the book of life, and 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 one going as a soldier entangles himself with the affairs of life, that he may please him who has enlisted him as a soldier.
The Roman empire » Allusions to military affairs of » Strict obedience to superiors
And the centurion answered and said, Lord, I am not fit that thou shouldest enter under my roof; but only speak a word, and my servant shall be healed. For I also am a man under authority, having under me soldiers, and I say to this one, Go, and he goes; and to another, Come, and he comes; and to my bondman, Do this, and he does it.
The Roman empire » Allusions to military affairs of » Hardship endured by soldiers
Take thy share in suffering as a good soldier of Jesus Christ.