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 advanced, the day approaches: let us therefore put off the works of darkness, and let us put on the armour of light.
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by the word of truth, by the power of God, with weapons of righteousness in the right hand and in the left,
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Be clothed in the panoply of God, that we may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil. For our conflict is not merely against flesh and blood, but against principalities, and against powers, and against the rulers of the darkness of this world, and against wicked spirits in the aerial regions. Therefore take the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all things to stand. read more.
Stand therefore, girded about your loins with truth, and putting on the breastplate of righteousness; and underneath your feet shod with the preparation of the gospel of peace; and over all lifting up the shield of faith, with which ye shall be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked one. And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God:
Stand therefore, girded about your loins with truth, and putting on the breastplate of righteousness; and underneath your feet shod with the preparation of the gospel of peace; and over all lifting up the shield of faith, with which ye shall be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked 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
spoiling principalities and powers, he exposed them to view openly, triumphing over them on it.
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But thanks be to God, who causeth us always to triumph in Christ, and maketh manifest the savour of his knowledge by us in every place. For we are a sweet odour of Christ to God in those who are saved, and in those who perish. To the one we are the odour of death unto death, to the other the odour of life unto life: and who is sufficient for these things?
The Roman empire » Allusions to military affairs of » Different military officers, &c
And calling to him two certain persons of the centurions, he said, Get ready two hundred soldiers to go to Caesarea, and seventy horsemen, and two hundred spearmen, at the third hour of the night; and provide beasts, that setting Paul thereon, you may convey him safely to Felix the governor.
And as they were attempting to murder him, the report reached the military tribune of the band, that all Jerusalem was in confusion.
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The Roman empire » Allusions to military affairs of » Italian and augustus' band
NOW there was a man at Caesarea named Cornelius, a centurion of the cohort called the Italic,
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NOW as it was determined that we should sail for Italy, they delivered Paul and certain other prisoners to a centurion named Julius, of the Augustan cohort.
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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 have thought it necessary to send unto you Epaphroditus, my brother, and fellow-labourer, and fellow-soldier, but your messenger, and the minister who supplied my want.
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The Roman empire » Allusions to military affairs of » Danger of sentinels' sleeping
saying, Report, that his disciples coming by night stole him away, while you were asleep. And if this comes to the governor's ears, we will persuade him, and preserve you harmless.
The Roman empire » Allusions to military affairs of » Crowning of soldiers who distinguished themselves
I have struggled hard in the honourable contest, I have finished the race, 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: yet not to me only, 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
He that overcometh, this man shall be clothed in white robes; and I will in no wise blot his name out of the book of life, and 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 man who enters the army involves himself with secular affairs; that he may please the person who hath enlisted him.
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The Roman empire » Allusions to military affairs of » Strict obedience to superiors
And the centurion said, I am not a fit person, that thou shouldest come under my roof: but only speak a word, and my servant be cured. For I also am a man under authority, having under my command soldiers and I say to this soldier, 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 hardships, as a brave soldier of Jesus Christ.
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