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 nearly over; the day is at hand. So let us throw aside the deeds of darkness, and put on the armor of light.
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the truth of my teaching, and the power of God; with the weapons of uprightness for the right hand and the left,
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You must put on God's armor, so as to be able to stand up against the devil's stratagems. For we have to struggle, not with enemies of flesh and blood, but with the hierarchies, the authorities, the master-spirits of this dark world, the spirit-forces of evil on high. So you must take God's armor, so that when the evil day comes you will be able to make a stand, and when it is all over to hold your ground. read more.
Stand your ground, then, with the belt of truth around your waist, and put on uprightness as your coat of mail, and on your feet put the readiness the good news of peace brings. Besides all these, take faith for your shield, for with it you will be able to put out all the flaming missiles of the evil one, and take salvation for your helmet, and for your sword the Spirit, which is the voice of God.
Stand your ground, then, with the belt of truth around your waist, and put on uprightness as your coat of mail, and on your feet put the readiness the good news of peace brings. Besides all these, take faith for your shield, for with it you will be able to put out all the flaming missiles of the evil one, and take salvation for your helmet, and for your sword the Spirit, which is the voice of God.
The Roman empire » Allusions to military affairs of » Triumphs of victorious generals
He disarmed the principalities and dominions and displayed them openly, triumphing over them through him.
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But thank God! he always leads me in his triumphal train, through Christ, and spreads the perfume of knowledge of him everywhere through me as his censer-bearer. Yes, I am the fragrance of Christ to God, diffused among those who are being saved, and those who are perishing alike; to the one, a deathly, deadly odor, to the other a vital, life-giving one. Who is qualified for this task? I am!
The Roman empire » Allusions to military affairs of » Different military officers, &c
Then he called in two of his officers and said to them, "Get two hundred men ready to march to Caesarea, with seventy mounted men and two hundred spear-men, by nine o'clock tonight." They were also to provide horses for Paul to ride, so that they might take him in safety to Felix, the governor,
They were trying to kill him when the news reached the colonel of the regiment that all Jerusalem was in a tumult.
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The Roman empire » Allusions to military affairs of » Italian and augustus' band
There was at Caesarea a man named Cornelius, a captain in what was known as the Italian regiment.
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When it was decided that we were to sail for Italy, Paul and some other prisoners were turned over to an officer of the Imperial regiment, 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
But I feel that I must send back to you Epaphroditus, my brother, fellow-laborer, and fellow-soldier, whom you sent to look after my needs.
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The Roman empire » Allusions to military affairs of » Danger of sentinels' sleeping
and said to them, "Tell people that his disciples came in the night and stole him away while you were asleep. And if news of it reaches the governor, we will satisfy him, and see that you do not get into trouble."
The Roman empire » Allusions to military affairs of » Crowning of soldiers who distinguished themselves
I have had a part in the great contest, I have run my race, I have preserved my faith. Now the crown of uprightness awaits me, which the Lord, the upright judge, will award me on that Day, and not only me but also all who have loved and hoped for his appearing.
The Roman empire » Allusions to military affairs of » Expunging from the muster roll names of soldiers guilty of crimes
He who is victorious will be clothed thus, in white clothing, and I will not erase his name from the book of life, but I will acknowledge him as mine in the presence of my Father and his angels.
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The Roman empire » Allusions to military affairs of » Soldiers not allowed to entangle themselves with earthly cares
Anyone who is in the army keeps from being involved in business affairs, so as to please the officer who enlisted him.
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The Roman empire » Allusions to military affairs of » Strict obedience to superiors
But the captain answered, "I am not a suitable person, sir, to have you come under my roof, but simply say the word, and my servant will be cured. For I am myself under the orders of others and I have soldiers under me, and I tell one to go, and he goes, and another to come, and he comes, and my slave to do something, and he does it."
The Roman empire » Allusions to military affairs of » Hardship endured by soldiers
Share my hardships like a good soldier of Christ Jesus.
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