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 past and the day is come nigh. Let us therefore cast away the deeds of darkness, and let us put on the armour of light.
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in the words of truth, in the power of God, by the armour of righteousness of the right hand and on the left hand,
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Put on the armour of God, that ye may stand steadfast against the crafty assaults of the devil. For we wrestle not against flesh and blood: but against rule, against power, and against worldly rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness for heavenly things. For this cause, take unto you the armour of God, that ye may be able to resist in the evil day, and to stand perfect in all things. read more.
Stand, therefore, and your loins gird about with verity, having on the breastplate of righteousness, and shod with shoes prepared by the gospel of peace. Above all, take to you the shield of faith, wherewith ye may quench all the fiery darts of the wicked. And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the spirit, which is the word of God,
Stand, therefore, and your loins gird about with verity, having on the breastplate of righteousness, and shod with shoes prepared by the gospel of peace. Above all, take to you the shield of faith, wherewith ye may quench all the fiery darts of the wicked. 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
and hath spoiled rule and power, and hath made a show of them openly, and hath triumphed over them in his own person.
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Thanks be unto God which always giveth us the victory in Christ, and openeth the savor of his knowledge by us in every place. For we are unto God the sweet savor of Christ, both among them that are saved, and also among them which perish: to the one part are we the savor of death unto death; and unto the other part are we the savor of life unto life. And who is mete unto these things?
The Roman empire » Allusions to military affairs of » Different military officers, &c
And he called unto him two under captains, saying, "Make ready two hundred soldiers to go to Caesarea, and horsemen threescore and ten. And spearmen two hundred, at the third hour of the night. And deliver them beasts that they may put Paul on, and bring him safe unto Felix the high deputy;
As they went about to kill him, tidings came unto the high captain of the soldiers, that all Jerusalem was moved.
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The Roman empire » Allusions to military affairs of » Italian and augustus' band
There was a certain man in Caesarea called Cornelius, a captain of the soldiers of Italy,
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When it was concluded that we should sail into Italy, they delivered Paul and certain other prisoners unto one named Julius, an under-captain of Caesar's soldiers.
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The Roman empire » Allusions to military affairs of » The soldier's special comrade who shared his toils and dangers
I supposed it necessary to send brother Epaphroditus unto you, my companion in labour and fellow soldier, your apostle, and my minister at my needs.
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The Roman empire » Allusions to military affairs of » Danger of sentinels' sleeping
saying, "Say that his disciples came by night, and stole him away while ye slept." And if this come to the ruler's ears, we will appease him, and save you harmless.
The Roman empire » Allusions to military affairs of » Crowning of soldiers who distinguished themselves
I have fought a good fight, and have fulfilled my course, and have kept the faith. From henceforth is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the Lord that is a righteous judge shall give me at that day: not to me only: but unto all them that love his coming.
The Roman empire » Allusions to military affairs of » Expunging from the muster roll names of soldiers guilty of crimes
He that overcometh shall be clothed in white array, and I will not put out 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 that warreth entangleth himself with worldly business; and that, because he would please him that hath chosen him to be a soldier.
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The Roman empire » Allusions to military affairs of » Strict obedience to superiors
The Centurion answered and said, "Sir, I am not worthy that thou shouldest come under my roof: but speak the word only, and my servant shall be healed. For I also myself am a man under power, and have soldiers under me: and I say to one, 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 suffer affliction as a good soldier of Jesus Christ.
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