Jesus noted the centurions faith as the greatest in all of Israel. That probably sealed Jesus betrayal since the locals hated the soldiers— just the way the world preaches hate of American soldiers today.
Witness the silent chill of the oscars toward American hero Kyle.
Soldiers deserve gods honor just as Jesus showed it.
He never criticized the soldiers even as they beat him. He did criticize the Pharisees though.
Jesus was the one who suggested the swords. Also like Revelation 13:10 “Anyone destined for captivity goes into captivity. Anyone destined to be slain by the sword shall be slain by the sword. Such is the faithful endurance of the holy ones.”
Doesn’t say anything about preppers.