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 spent, the day is at hand; let us then throw off the works of darkness, and put on the armor of light.
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in the word of truth, in the power of God, by the weapons of righteousness on the right hand and on the left,
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Put on the whole armor of God, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the Devil; for our wrestling is not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the worldrulers of this darkness, against the spiritual hosts of evil in the heavenly regions. Wherefore take up the whole armor of God, that ye may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand. read more.
Stand therefore, having girded your loins with truth, and having put on the breastplate of righteousness, and having shod your feet with the preparation of the gospel of peace; taking up, in addition to all, the shield of faith, by which ye will be able to quench all the fiery darts of the Evil One; and receive the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God;
Stand therefore, having girded your loins with truth, and having put on the breastplate of righteousness, and having shod your feet with the preparation of the gospel of peace; taking up, in addition to all, the shield of faith, by which ye will be able to quench all the fiery darts of the Evil One; and receive 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 having disarmed principalities and powers, he made a public show of them, and led them captive in triumph in him.
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But thanks be to God, who always exhibiteth us in triumph in Christ, and manifesteth through us the odor of the knowledge of him in every place. For we are to God a sweet odor of Christ among those who are being saved, and those who are perishing; to the latter we are the odor of death, producing death; and to the former the odor of life, producing life. And who is sufficient for these things?
The Roman empire » Allusions to military affairs of » Different military officers, &c
And he called to him two of the centurions, saying, Make 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, whereon they may set Paul, and carry him safe to Felix the governor.
And while they were endeavoring to kill him, tidings came up to the chief captain of the band, that all Jerusalem was in an uproar;
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The Roman empire » Allusions to military affairs of » Italian and augustus' band
Now a certain man in Caesarea, named Cornelius, a centurion of the band called the Italian band,
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And when it was determined that we should sail for Italy, they delivered Paul and certain other prisoners to a centurion named Julius, of the Augustan band.
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The Roman empire » Allusions to military affairs of » The soldier's special comrade who shared his toils and dangers
Yet I thought it necessary to send to you Epaphroditus, my brother, and companion in labor, and fellowsoldier, but your messenger, and minister to my wants;
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The Roman empire » Allusions to military affairs of » Danger of sentinels' sleeping
saying, Say, His disciples came by night, and stole him away, while we slept. And should the governor hear of this, we will persuade him, and make you secure.
The Roman empire » Allusions to military affairs of » Crowning of soldiers who distinguished themselves
I have fought the good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith; henceforth there is laid up for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will give to me at that day, and not to me only, but to all those 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, the same shall be clothed in white garments; and I will not blot out his name from the book of life, and I will acknowledge 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 one serving as a soldier entangleth himself with the affairs of life, that he may please him who chose him to be a soldier.
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The Roman empire » Allusions to military affairs of » Strict obedience to superiors
But the centurion answered and said, Lord, I am not worthy that thou shouldst come under my roof; but only command with a word, and my servant will be made well. For even I am a man under authority, having soldiers under me; and I say to this 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
Endure hardship with me as a good soldier of Christ Jesus.
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