What does the Bible say about soldiers?

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• Ephesians 6:11-17

  [11] Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil. [12] For our wrestling is not against flesh and blood, but against the principalities, against the powers, against the world's rulers of the darkness of this age, and against the spiritual hosts of wickedness in the heavenly places. [13] Therefore, put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to withstand in the evil day, and, having done all, to stand. [14] Stand therefore, having the utility belt of truth buckled around your waist, and having put on the breastplate of righteousness, [15] and having fitted your feet with the preparation of the Gospel of peace; [16] above all, taking up the shield of faith, with which you will be able to quench all the fiery darts of the evil one. [17] And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God;

• Psalms 144:1

  > Blessed be Yahweh, my rock, Who teaches my hands to war, And my fingers to battle:

• 2 Timothy 2:3

  You therefore must endure hardship, as a good soldier of Christ Jesus.

• 2 Timothy 2:4

  No soldier on service entangles himself in the affairs of life, that he may please him who enrolled him as a soldier.

• Romans 13:4

  for he is a servant of God to you for good. But if you do that which is evil, be afraid, for he doesn't bear the sword in vain; for he is a minister of God, an avenger for wrath to him who does evil.

• Luke 3:14

  Soldiers also asked him, saying, "What about us? What must we do?" He said to them, "Extort from no one by violence, neither accuse anyone wrongfully. Be content with your wages."

• Joshua 1:9

  Haven't I commanded you? Be strong and of good courage; don't be afraid, neither be dismayed: for Yahweh your God is with you wherever you go.

• Psalms 34:17-20

  [17] The righteous cry, and Yahweh hears, And delivers them out of all their troubles. [18] Yahweh is near to those who have a broken heart, And saves those who have a crushed spirit. [19] Many are the afflictions of the righteous, But Yahweh delivers him out of them all. [20] He protects all of his bones. Not one of them is broken.

• Psalms 143:8-10

  [8] Cause me to hear your loving kindness in the morning, For I trust in you. Cause me to know the way in which I should walk, For I lift up my soul to you. [9] Deliver me, Yahweh, from my enemies. I flee to you to hide me. [10] Teach me to do your will, For you are my God. Your Spirit is good. Lead me in the land of uprightness.

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