Thematic Bible: Allusions to military affairs of
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The Roman empire » Allusions to military affairs of » Use of the panoply or defensive armor
The night is far gone; the day is at hand. So then let us cast off the works of darkness and put on the armor of light.
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by truthful speech, and the power of God; with the weapons of righteousness for the right hand and for the left;
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Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the schemes of the devil. For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the cosmic powers over this present darkness, against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly places. Therefore take up the whole armor of God, that you may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand firm. read more.
Stand therefore, having fastened on the belt of truth, and having put on the breastplate of righteousness, and, as shoes for your feet, having put on the readiness given by the gospel of peace. In all circumstances take up the shield of faith, with which you can extinguish all the flaming darts of the evil one; and take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God,
Stand therefore, having fastened on the belt of truth, and having put on the breastplate of righteousness, and, as shoes for your feet, having put on the readiness given by the gospel of peace. In all circumstances take up the shield of faith, with which you can extinguish all the flaming darts of the evil one; 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
He disarmed the rulers and authorities and put them to open shame, by triumphing over them in him.
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But thanks be to God, who in Christ always leads us in triumphal procession, and through us spreads the fragrance of the knowledge of him everywhere. For we are the aroma of Christ to God among those who are being saved and among those who are perishing, to one a fragrance from death to death, to the other a fragrance from life to life. Who is sufficient for these things?
The Roman empire » Allusions to military affairs of » Different military officers, &c
Then he called two of the centurions and said, "Get ready two hundred soldiers, with seventy horsemen and two hundred spearmen to go as far as Caesarea at the third hour of the night. Also provide mounts for Paul to ride and bring him safely to Felix the governor."
And as they were seeking to kill him, word came to the tribune of the cohort that all Jerusalem was in confusion.
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The Roman empire » Allusions to military affairs of » Italian and augustus' band
At Caesarea there was a man named Cornelius, a centurion of what was known as the Italian Cohort,
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And when it was decided that we should sail for Italy, they delivered Paul and some other prisoners to a centurion of the Augustan Cohort named Julius.
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The Roman empire » Allusions to military affairs of » The soldier's special comrade who shared his toils and dangers
I have thought it necessary to send to you Epaphroditus my brother and fellow worker and fellow soldier, and your messenger and minister to my need,
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The Roman empire » Allusions to military affairs of » Danger of sentinels' sleeping
and said, "Tell people, 'His disciples came by night and stole him away while we were asleep.' And if this comes to the governor's ears, we will satisfy him and keep you out of trouble."
The Roman empire » Allusions to military affairs of » Crowning of soldiers who distinguished themselves
I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. Henceforth there is laid up for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, will award to me on that Day, and not only to me but also to all who have loved his appearing.
The Roman empire » Allusions to military affairs of » Expunging from the muster roll names of soldiers guilty of crimes
The one who conquers will be clothed thus in white garments, and I will never blot his name out of the book of life. I will confess his name before my Father and before his angels.
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The Roman empire » Allusions to military affairs of » Soldiers not allowed to entangle themselves with earthly cares
No soldier gets entangled in civilian pursuits, since his aim is to please the one who enlisted him.
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The Roman empire » Allusions to military affairs of » Strict obedience to superiors
But the centurion replied, "Lord, I am not worthy to have you come under my roof, but only say the word, and my servant will be healed. For I too am a man under authority, with soldiers under me. And I say to one, 'Go,' and he goes, and to another, 'Come,' and he comes, and to my servant,'Do this,' and he does it."
The Roman empire » Allusions to military affairs of » Hardship endured by soldiers
Share in suffering as a good soldier of Christ Jesus.
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