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The people of God in the OT defended themselves, but their ultimate defence was to be God himself. Paul, using the channels open to him, answered false charges against him in the church and before civil authorities. Christians are not to take personal revenge but, following Jesus Christ’s example, are to entrust themselves to God.
The use of a stronghold See also Jdg 6:2; 1Sa 23:14; 2Sa 5:17
The strength of numbers Ecc 4:12
Trust in the Lord Da 3:16-18
1Pe 2:20-23 See also Isa 53:7; Mt 5:39 pp Lk 6:29; Mt 26:52; Jn 18:11; Ro 12:19; 2Ti 4:14
Ac 20:28; Eph 6:10-12 See also Eph 6:13-18
Paul to the Corinthian church 1Co 9:1-3; 2Co 12:17-19
Paul before the civil authorities Ac 21:39-22:1,3-21,30-23:5; Ac 24:10; Ac 25:6-8,13-16; Ac 26:1-2; 2Ti 4:16
The promise of the help of the Holy Spirit Lk 12:11-12 pp Mt 10:19-20 pp Mk 13:11 See also Lk 21:14-15
3281 | Holy Spirit, inspiration |
5209 | armour |
5214 | attack |
5291 | defence |
5315 | fortifications |
5480 | protection |
5495 | revenge & retaliation |
5605 | warfare |
8490 | watchfulness |
8822 | self-justification |