29 Bible Verses about Guards

Then said Pilate unto them, Ye have a guard, go and make it as secure as ye think fit. So they went and made the sepulchre secure, putting a seal upon the stone, after placing the guard.

And for fear of him the guards shook, and became as dead men.

And he went and conversed with the chief priests and the captains, by what means he could betray him unto them.

Then the centurion, and they who were with him, guarding Jesus, when they saw the earthquake, and the things which were done, were exceedingly terrified, saying, Assuredly this was the Son of God.

And there were shepherds in that country abiding in the open air, and keeping guard over their flock by night.

When a strong man, in complete armour, guards his palace, his goods are in peace.

Then said Jesus to the chief priests and captains of the temple, and to the elders who were come forth against him, Are ye come out as against a robber, with swords and staves?

AND as they were thus speaking, the priests, and the captain of the temple-guard, and the Sadducees, came upon them,

Whom having apprehended, he put him in prison, delivering him to four quaternions of soldiers to keep guard over him; intending after the Passover to bring him forth to the people [for execution].

And laying on them many stripes, cast them into prison, commanding the jailor to keep them in safe custody:

and when the blood of Stephen thy martyr was shed, I myself even stood by, and took delight in his execution, and guarded the garments of those who slew him.

I will give thee a thorough hearing, said he, when thy accusers are also come hither. And he commanded them to be kept under guard in Herod's praetorium.

And he commanded the centurion that Paul should be safe kept, yet have no close confinement, and not to hinder any of his friends from supplying his wants, or visiting him.

And when we were come to Rome, the centurion delivered the prisoners to the captain of the guard; but he permitted Paul to have an apartment by himself, with a soldier only who guarded him.

so that my bonds are manifest in Christ through the whole palace, and all other places;

For though ye may have ten thousand teachers in Christ, yet not many fathers: for in Christ Jesus through the Gospel I have begotten you.

Take heed unto thyself, and to thy doctrine; abide in them: for so doing thou shalt both save thyself, and those who hear thee.

Then Jesus said to them, Beware and abstain from the leaven of the Pharisees and of the Sadducees.

Watch ye, stand fast in the faith, be manful, be strong.

And the peace of God which surpasseth all comprehension, shall guard your hearts and minds in Christ Jesus.

Ye therefore, beloved, knowing this before, be on your guard, that ye be not carried away with the delusion of these lawless men, and fall from your own stedfastness.

Behold, we put bits into the horses' mouths, that they may obey us, and we turn about their whole body. Behold also the ships, though so great, and driven by tempestuous winds, are turned about by the smallest rudder, whithersoever the inclination of the pilot pleaseth. So also the tongue is a little member, and proudly vaunts. Behold how great a pile of wood, a little fire kindleth!read more.
And the tongue is a fire, a world of iniquity: in such manner is the tongue placed among our members, that it defileth all the body, and setteth on fire the circle of nature; and is set on fire of hell. For every species of wild beasts, and also of birds, of reptiles, and even of fishes, is tamed, and hath also been tamed by human ingenuity: but the tongue can no man tame; it is an unruly evil, full of deadly poison.

The glorious deposit committed to thy trust, guard by the Holy Ghost who dwelleth in us.

Yea, from among yourselves shall men arise, speaking perverting doctrines, to draw away disciples after them. Therefore watch, remembering that for three years, by night and by day, I have never ceased with tears to admonish every individual.

O Timothy, guard the sacred deposit, avoiding profane trifling talk, and antitheses of misnamed science:

Alexander the brazier did me many ill offices: the Lord repay him according to his works: against whom be thou also on thy guard, for he hath greatly resisted our words.

Take heed therefore to yourselves, and to all the flock, over which the Holy Ghost hath made you bishops, to feed as shepherds the church of God, which he purchased with his own blood. For this I know, that after my departure there will come among you grievous wolves, not sparing the flock: Yea, from among yourselves shall men arise, speaking perverting doctrines, to draw away disciples after them.read more.
Therefore watch, remembering that for three years, by night and by day, I have never ceased with tears to admonish every individual.

Obey your presidents, and be subject to them: for they are vigilant for your souls, as being to render an account, that they may do it with joy, and not groaning: for that would be disadvantageous for you.

feed the flock of God which is among you, exercising your pastoral office not of necessity, but of choice, not for base gain, but with alacrity of mind;