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On the question of nonresistance, Menno said, "O beloved reader, our weapons are not swords and spears, but patience, silence and hope, and the Word of God. With these we must maintain our cause and defend it. Paul said, The weapons of our war fare are not carnal; but mighty through God. With these we intend and desire to resist the king dom of the devil; and not with swords, spears, can non, and coats of mail Behold, reader, such rebellion we seek to cause, but never a rebellion of calamity. .. .True Christians know no vengeance, no matter how they are maltreated."