To enter, to go in, to come in. Eiserchomai. Enter through the narrow gate. The narrow gate requires humility. Pride cannot fit through it. Only those who bow can enter.

Rome, the capital of Italy. Rhṓmē. Paul wrote to believers living at the center of world power, reminding them that the gospel is the power of God unto salvation. No empire outlasts the kingdom it cannot contain.

Centurion, commander of a hundred. Hekatontarchēs. Some of the most striking faith in the Gospels came from men of military rank. Authority recognized authority. Even soldiers can bow before the Lord of lords.

To hand over, to betray, to deliver up. He was delivered over to death for our sins and was raised to life for our justification. The delivering of Jesus was the saving of the world.

Captive, prisoner, one bound. Désmios. Paul called himself a prisoner of Christ Jesus, reframing his chains as belonging to his Lord. Even bondage can be an act of worship. Let your constraints become consecration.

Camp commander, Praetorian prefect. Stratopedarchēs. Paul stood before such authority in Rome, yet continued to proclaim the kingdom unhindered. No rank outranks the mission.

Permit, allow, entrust. Epitrepō. Authority is not taken; it is granted. Only act where you have been given leave.

(little; but remotely from a derivative of G3973 (παύω), meaning the same); Paulus, the name of a Roman and of an apostle

To abide, to remain, to stay. Meno. Abide in Me and I in you. Abiding is not a feeling. It is a choice. Stay connected to the vine and fruit is inevitable.

him- (her-, it-, them-, also (in conjunction with the personal pronoun of the other persons) my-, thy-, our-, your-) self (selves), etc.

To guard, to keep, to watch. Phulasso. Guard the good deposit entrusted to you. The faith once delivered to the saints is a treasure. Guard it. It is worth protecting.

Soldier. Stratiotes. Endure hardship as a good soldier of Jesus Christ. Soldiers do not expect comfort on campaign. They expect the hardship and embrace it for the mission.