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Goeth a warfare (στρατεύεται)
The “a” in a warfare is the abbreviated preposition on or in, as a coming, afield, going a pilgrimage. In the Geneva Bible, Deu 24:5 is rendered, “When a man taketh a newe wife, he shal not go a warfare.” So Froissart: “He was not in good poynt to ride a warfare.” The phrase, however, is incorrect as a translation, since the Greek word is used not only of war, but of military service in general. Soldiers are called στρατευόμενοι, Luk 3:14. More correctly, who serveth as a soldier? or, as Rev., what soldier serveth? See on Luk 3:14; see on Jam 4:1.
Charges (ὀψωνίοις)
See on Luk 3:14, and compare Rom 6:23; 2Co 11:8.
Feedeth (ποιμαίνει)
See on 1Pe 5:2. Bengel remarks: “The minister of the gospel is beautifully compared with the soldier, vine-dresser, shepherd.” He goes forth to contend with the world, to plant churches, and to exercise pastoral care over them.