Spiritual warfare is the battle against spiritual forces that oppose God’s purposes and His people. It involves resisting temptations, combating evil influences, and standing firm against the devil’s schemes. The Bible portrays this struggle vividly, reminding us that our battle is not against flesh and blood but against spiritual forces of evil (Ephesians 6:12). Below are 41 Bible verses about spiritual warfare, highlighting the ongoing battle between good and evil and the spiritual tools and protections available to believers:
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41 Bible Verses about Spiritual Warfare
- Ephesians 6:11
“Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the schemes of the devil.” - Ephesians 6:12
“For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the cosmic powers over this present darkness, against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly places.” - 2 Corinthians 10:4
“For the weapons of our warfare are not of the flesh but have divine power to destroy strongholds.” - 1 Peter 5:8
“Be sober-minded; be watchful. Your adversary the devil prowls around like a roaring lion, seeking someone to devour.” - James 4:7
“Submit yourselves therefore to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you.” - 1 John 4:4
“Little children, you are from God and have overcome them, for he who is in you is greater than he who is in the world.” - 2 Corinthians 10:3-5
“For though we walk in the flesh, we are not waging war according to the flesh. For the weapons of our warfare are not of the flesh but have divine power to destroy strongholds.” - Romans 8:37
“No, in all these things we are more than conquerors through him who loved us.” - 2 Timothy 2:3-4
“Share in suffering as a good soldier of Christ Jesus. No soldier gets entangled in civilian pursuits, since his aim is to please the one who enlisted him.” - Isaiah 54:17
“No weapon that is fashioned against you shall succeed, and you shall refute every tongue that rises against you in judgment. This is the heritage of the servants of the Lord and their vindication from me, declares the Lord.” - 1 Timothy 6:12
“Fight the good fight of the faith. Take hold of the eternal life to which you were called and about which you made the good confession in the presence of many witnesses.” - 1 John 5:4
“For everyone who has been born of God overcomes the world. And this is the victory that has overcome the world—our faith.” - Deuteronomy 3:22
“You shall not fear them, for it is the Lord your God who fights for you.” - Psalm 144:1
“Blessed be the Lord, my rock, who trains my hands for war, and my fingers for battle.” - Luke 10:19
“Behold, I have given you authority to tread on serpents and scorpions, and over all the power of the enemy, and nothing shall hurt you.” - Colossians 2:15
“He disarmed the rulers and authorities and put them to open shame, by triumphing over them in him.” - 2 Thessalonians 3:3
“But the Lord is faithful. He will establish you and guard you against the evil one.” - Romans 12:21
“Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good.” - Joshua 1:9
“Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be frightened, and do not be dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.” - 2 Chronicles 20:15
“And he said, ‘Listen, all Judah and inhabitants of Jerusalem and King Jehoshaphat: Thus says the Lord to you, ‘Do not be afraid and do not be dismayed at this great horde, for the battle is not yours but God’s.'” - 1 Corinthians 15:57
“But thanks be to God, who gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ.” - Psalm 18:39
“For you equipped me with strength for the battle; you made those who rise against me sink under me.” - Matthew 18:18
“Truly, I say to you, whatever you bind on earth shall be bound in heaven, and whatever you loose on earth shall be loosed in heaven.” - Romans 13:12
“The night is far gone; the day is at hand. So then let us cast off the works of darkness and put on the armor of light.” - Ephesians 6:14
“Stand therefore, having fastened on the belt of truth, and having put on the breastplate of righteousness.” - Ephesians 6:15
“And, as shoes for your feet, having put on the readiness given by the gospel of peace.” - Ephesians 6:16
“In all circumstances take up the shield of faith, with which you can extinguish all the flaming darts of the evil one.” - Ephesians 6:17
“And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God.” - Philippians 4:13
“I can do all things through him who strengthens me.” - 1 Thessalonians 5:8
“But since we belong to the day, let us be sober, having put on the breastplate of faith and love, and for a helmet the hope of salvation.” - Hebrews 4:12
“For the word of God is living and active, sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing to the division of soul and of spirit, of joints and of marrow, and discerning the thoughts and intentions of the heart.” - Psalm 91:4
“He will cover you with his pinions, and under his wings you will find refuge; his faithfulness is a shield and buckler.” - Psalm 91:11
“For he will command his angels concerning you to guard you in all your ways.” - Revelation 12:11
“And they have conquered him by the blood of the Lamb and by the word of their testimony, for they loved not their lives even unto death.” - John 16:33
“I have said these things to you, that in me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation. But take heart; I have overcome the world.” - Matthew 4:1-11
(Account of Jesus’ temptation in the wilderness and his victory over Satan) - Isaiah 41:10
“Fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed, for I am your God; I will strengthen you, I will help you, I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.” - 2 Timothy 1:7
“For God gave us a spirit not of fear but of power and love and self-control.” - Proverbs 21:31
“The horse is made ready for the day of battle, but the victory belongs to the Lord.” - Zechariah 4:6
“Then he said to me, ‘This is the word of the Lord to Zerubbabel: Not by might, nor by power, but by my Spirit, says the Lord of hosts.'” - Micah 7:8
“Rejoice not over me, O my enemy; when I fall, I shall rise; when I sit in darkness, the Lord will be a light to me.”
These verses emphasize the importance of spiritual vigilance, reliance on God’s strength, and the use of spiritual armor to stand firm against evil.
