Thematic Bible: The Roman empire
Thematic Bible
The Roman empire » Allusions to judicial affairs of » Accused person protected from popular violence
The Roman empire » Allusions to grecian game adapted by » Foot races
Perceive ye not how that they which run in a course, run all, yet but one receiveth the reward? So run that ye may obtain.
holding fast the word of life, unto my rejoicing in the day of Christ, that I have not run in vain, neither have laboured in vain.
Wherefore let us also - seeing that we are compassed with so great a multitude of witnesses - lay away all that presseth down, and the sin that hangeth on us, and let us run with patience, unto the battle that is set before us, looking unto Jesus, the author and finisher of our faith, which for the joy that was set before him, abode the cross, and despised the shame, and is set down on the righthand of the throne of God.
if by any means I might attain unto the resurrection of the dead. Not as though I had already attained to it, either were already perfect: but I follow, if that I may comprehend that, wherein I am comprehended of Christ Jesus. Brethren, I count not myself that I have gotten it: but one thing I say: I forget that which is behind me, and stretch myself unto that which is before me; read more.
and press unto that mark appointed, to obtain the reward of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus.
and press unto that mark appointed, to obtain the reward of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus.
The Roman empire » Allusions to grecian game adapted by » Crowning of conquerors
and press unto that mark appointed, to obtain the reward of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus.
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.
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Every man that proveth masteries abstaineth from all things. And they do it to obtain a corruptible crown: but we to obtain an uncorruptible crown.
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.
in the words of truth, in the power of God, by the armour of righteousness of the right hand and on the left hand,
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 judicial affairs of » Prisoners chained to soldiers for safety
And when he came to Rome, the under-captain delivered the prisoners to the chief captain of the host: but Paul was suffered to dwell by himself with one Soldier that kept him.
Then the captain came near and took him, and commanded him to be bound with two chains, and demanded what he was, and what he had done.
The Lord give mercy unto the house of Onesiphorus, for he often refreshed me, and was not ashamed of my chain:
And when Herod would have brought him out unto the people, the same night slept Peter between two soldiers, bound with two chains; And the keepers before the door kept the prison.
The Roman empire » Predictions respecting » Its division into ten parts
I desired also to know the truth, as touching the ten horns that he had upon his head, and this other which came up afterward, before whose face there fell down three: which horn had eyes and a mouth that spake presumptuous things, and looked with a grimmer visage than his fellows.
Whereas thou sawest the feet and toes, part of earth and part of iron: that is a divided kingdom, which nevertheless shall have some of the iron ground mixed with it, forsomuch as thou hast seen the iron mixed with the clay. The toes of the feet that were part of iron and part of clay, signifieth: that it shall be a kingdom partly strong and partly broken. And whereas thou sawest iron mixed with clay: they shall mingle themselves with the seed of simple people: and yet not continue one with another, like as iron will not be soldered with a potsherd.
The ten horns, are ten kings that shall arise out of that kingdom, after whom there shall stand up another, which shall be greater than the first.
The Roman empire » Allusions to grecian game adapted by » Training of combatants
but I tame my body and bring it into subjection, lest after that I have preached to others, I myself should be a castaway.
Every man that proveth masteries abstaineth from all things. And they do it to obtain a corruptible crown: but we to obtain an uncorruptible crown.
The Roman empire » Allusions to grecian game adapted by » Gladiatorial fights
That I have fought with beasts at Ephesus after the manner of men, what advantageth it me, if the dead rise not again? "Let us eat and drink, tomorrow we shall die."
Me thinketh that God hath set forth us, which are apostles, for the lowest of all: as it were, men appointed to death. For we are a gazingstock unto the world, and to the angels, and to men.
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.
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 judicial affairs of » Power of life and death vested in its authorities
Then said Pilate unto them, "Take ye him unto you, and judge him after your own law." Then the Jews said unto him, "It is not lawful for us to put any man to death."
Ye have a custom among you, that I should deliver you one loose at Easter. Will ye that I loose unto you the King of the Jews?"
Then said Pilate unto him, "Speakest thou not unto me? Knowest thou not that I have power to crucify thee, and have power to loose thee?"
The Roman empire » Emperors of, mentioned » Nero
The Lord Jesus Christ be with thy spirit. Grace be with you. Amen. {The end of the Second Epistle unto Timothy, Written from Rome, when Paul was presented the second time up before the Emperor Nero}
The Roman empire » Judea a province of, under a procurator or a governor
When Annas and Caiaphas were the high priests: The word of God came unto John, the son of Zacharias, in the wilderness.
When the deputy had read the letter, he asked of what country he was. And when he understood that he was of Cilicia,
When Festus was come into the province, after three days, he ascended from Caesarea unto Jerusalem.
The Roman empire » Predictions respecting » Origin of papal power in
And behold, there came up among them, another like horn, before whom there were three of the first horns plucked away. Behold, this horn had eyes like a man, and a mouth speaking presumptuous things.
I desired also to know the truth, as touching the ten horns that he had upon his head, and this other which came up afterward, before whose face there fell down three: which horn had eyes and a mouth that spake presumptuous things, and looked with a grimmer visage than his fellows. I beheld, and the same horn made battle against the saints - yea, and gat the victory of them - till the time that the Ancient of Days came, that the judgment was given to the chiefest saints; and till the time that the saints had the kingdom in possession. read more.
He gave me this answer, 'That fourth beast shall be the fourth kingdom upon earth: it shall be more than all other kingdoms, it shall devour, tread down, and destroy all other lands. The ten horns, are ten kings that shall arise out of that kingdom, after whom there shall stand up another, which shall be greater than the first. He shall subdue three kings, and shall speak words against the highest of all: he shall destroy the saints of the most highest, and think that he may change times and laws. They shall be given under his power, until a time, two times, and a half a time.
He gave me this answer, 'That fourth beast shall be the fourth kingdom upon earth: it shall be more than all other kingdoms, it shall devour, tread down, and destroy all other lands. The ten horns, are ten kings that shall arise out of that kingdom, after whom there shall stand up another, which shall be greater than the first. He shall subdue three kings, and shall speak words against the highest of all: he shall destroy the saints of the most highest, and think that he may change times and laws. They shall be given under his power, until a time, two times, and a half a time.
The Roman empire » Allusions to judicial affairs of » Garments of those executed given to the soldiers
Then the soldiers, when they had crucified Jesus, took his garments and made four parts, to every soldier a part, and also his coat. The coat was without seam, wrought upon throughout.
When they had crucified him, they parted his garments, and did cast lots. To fulfill that was spoken by the prophet, "They divided my garments among them: and upon my vesture did cast lots."
The Roman empire » Allusions to judicial affairs of » Accused person protected from popular violence
And he said, "The Jews are determined to desire thee that thou wouldest bring forth Paul tomorrow into the council, as though they would enquire somewhat of him more perfectly.
And deliver them beasts that they may put Paul on, and bring him safe unto Felix the high deputy; and wrote a letter in this manner, "Claudius Lysias unto the most mighty ruler Felix sendeth greetings. read more.
This man was taken of the Jews, and should have been killed of them: Then came I with soldiers, and rescued him, and perceived that he was a Roman.
This man was taken of the Jews, and should have been killed of them: Then came I with soldiers, and rescued him, and perceived that he was a Roman.
The Roman empire » Allusions to judicial affairs of » Accusers and accused confronted together
"I will hear thee," said he, "when thine accusers are come also." And commanded him to be kept in Herod's palace.
To whom I answered, 'It is not the manner of the Romans to deliver any man that he should perish, before that he which is accused, have the accusers before him, and have license to answer for himself, concerning the crime laid against him.' "When they were come hither, without delay on the morrow I sat to give judgment, and commanded the man to be brought forth. Against whom, when the accusers stood up, they brought none accusation of such things as I supposed: read more.
But had certain questions against him of their own superstition, and of one Jesus which was dead; whom Paul affirmed to be alive.
But had certain questions against him of their own superstition, and of one Jesus which was dead; whom Paul affirmed to be alive.
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.
The Roman empire » Represented by the » Legs of iron in nebuchadnezzar's vision
The fourth kingdom shall be as strong as iron. For like as iron bruiseth and breaketh all things: Yea even as iron beateth everything down, so shall it beat down and destroy.
The Roman empire » Represented by the » Terrible beast in daniel's vision
After this, I required diligently to know the truth concerning the fourth beast, which was so far unlike the other beasts, and so horrible: whose teeth were of iron, and his nails of brass: which devoured and destroyed, and stamped the residue under his feet.
After this I saw in a vision by night, and behold, the fourth beast was grim and horrible, and marvelous strong. It had great iron teeth, it devoured and destroyed, and stamped the residue under feet. It was far unlike the other beasts that were before it: for it had ten horns, whereof I took good heed.
The Roman empire » Allusions to judicial affairs of » Person accused, examined by scourging
the captain bade him to be brought into the castle: and commanded him to be scourged, and to be examined, that he might know wherefore they cried on him.
Then straightway departed from him they which should have examined him. And the high captain also was afraid, after he knew that he was a Roman: because he had bound him.
The Roman empire » Allusions to citizenship of » Exempted from the degradation of scourging
Then said Paul unto them, "They have beaten us, openly un-condemned, for all that we are Romans, and have cast us into prison: and now would they send us away privily? Nay not so, but let them come themselves and fetch us out."
And as they bound him with thongs, Paul said unto the centurion that stood by, "Is it lawful for you to scourge a man that is a Roman and uncondemned?"
The Roman empire » Rome the capital of
After these things were ended, Paul purposed in the spirit, to pass over Macedonia and Achaia, and to go to Jerusalem, saying, "After I have been there I must also see Rome."
and found a certain Jew named Aquila, born in Pontus, lately come from Italy with his wife Priscilla: because that the Emperor Claudius had commanded all Jews to depart from Rome. And he drew unto them.
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,
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.
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.
The Roman empire » Allusions to judicial affairs of » Criminals delivered over to the soldiers for execution
Then let he Barabbas loose unto them, and scourged Jesus, and delivered him to be crucified. Then the soldiers of the deputy took Jesus unto the common hall, and gathered unto him all the company.
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 grecian game adapted by » Wrestling
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.
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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.
The Roman empire » Allusions to grecian game adapted by » Rules observed in conducting
And though a man strive for a mastery, yet is he not crowned, except he strive lawfully.
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.
The Roman empire » Allusions to judicial affairs of » All appeals made to the emperor
If I have hurt them, or committed anything worthy of death, I refuse not to die. If none of these things are, whereof they accuse me, no man ought to deliver me to them. I appeal unto Caesar." Then spake Festus with deliberation, and answered, "Thou hast appealed unto Caesar: unto Caesar shalt thou go."
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.
The Roman empire » Predictions respecting » Its universal dominion
He gave me this answer, 'That fourth beast shall be the fourth kingdom upon earth: it shall be more than all other kingdoms, it shall devour, tread down, and destroy all other lands.
The Roman empire » Allusions to judicial affairs of » Accusation in writing placed over the head of those executed
And Pilate wrote his title, and put it on the cross: The writing was, "Jesus of Nazareth, King of the Jews."
The Roman empire » Allusions to judicial affairs of » Those who appealed to cæsar, to be brought before him
Then said Agrippa unto Festus, "This man might have been loosed if he had not appealed unto Caesar."
The Roman empire » Allusions to citizenship of » Obtained by purchase
And the high captain answered, "With a great sum obtained I this freedom." And Paul said, "I was freeborn."
The Roman empire » Allusions to citizenship of » Obtained by birth
And the high captain answered, "With a great sum obtained I this freedom." And Paul said, "I was freeborn."
The Roman empire » Emperors of, mentioned » Claudius
And there stood up one of them named Agabus, and signified by the spirit, that there should be great dearth throughout all the world, which came to pass in the Emperor Claudius' days.
The Roman empire » Emperors of, mentioned » Augustus
And it chanced, in those days, that there went out a commandment from Augustus the Emperor, that all the world should be taxed.
The Roman empire » Emperors of, mentioned » Tiberius
In the fifteenth year of the reign of Tiberius the Emperor, Pontius Pilate being leftenant of Jewry, and Herod being Tetrarch of Galilee, and his brother Philip Tetrarch in Ituraea, and in the region of Trachonitis, and Lysanias the Tetrarch of Abilene:
The Roman empire » Called the world from its extent
And it chanced, in those days, that there went out a commandment from Augustus the Emperor, that all the world should be taxed.
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