'Captive' in the Bible

and every proud obstacle that is raised against the knowledge of God, taking every thought captive in order to obey the Messiah.

so that they might escape from the Devil's snare, even though they've been held captive by him to do his will.

If anyone is to be taken captive, into captivity he will go. If anyone is to be killed with a sword, with a sword he will be killed. Here is a call for endurance and faith of the saints: