# Leads Us in Triumph ## Ignatius Catholic Study Bible *Leads Us in Triumph* ([[2-corinthians-02#^2-corinthians-02-14|2 Cor 2:14]]) - *Thriambeuō* (Gk.): means \"to lead in triumphal procession\". The verb is used twice in the NT and has its background in the Roman practice of marching prisoners of war through city streets following a successful military campaign. Spoils of war were displayed during the parade while captives were led along in disgrace and sometimes executed at the end of the march. These ceremonies were intended to honor the god (Jupiter) who gave them victory and the Roman general responsible for commanding the troops. Paul\'s use of the triumphal imagery is twofold. In [[colossians-02#^colossians-02-15|Col 2:15]], the demonic powers are disarmed and disgraced by the conquering Christ like prisoners of war. In [[2-corinthians-02#^2-corinthians-02-14|2 Cor 2:14]], the metaphor is more difficult to interpret, since apostles rather than enemies are led forth in triumph. Either Paul pictures the apostles as captives of Christ who are taunted and sometimes killed in the streets of the unbelieving world, or perhaps they are the soldiers who participate in the celebration of Christ\'s triumph over sin and evil. ### Sources [[08-second-corinthians-commentary#^0r7cmj|Leads Us in Triumph — word study]]