39 Bible Verses about Spiritual Warfare

For our struggle is not against human opponents, but against rulers, authorities, cosmic powers in the darkness around us, and evil spiritual forces in the heavenly realm.

For the weapons of our warfare are not those of the world. Instead, they have the power of God to demolish fortresses. We tear down arguments

also take the helmet of salvation and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God.

Timothy, my child, I am instructing you in keeping with the prophecies made earlier about you, so that by following them you may continue to fight the good fight

who teaches my hands to make war, and my arms to bend a bronze bow.

Of course, we are living in the world, but we do not wage war in a world-like way.

Pray in the Spirit at all times with every kind of prayer and request. Likewise, be alert with your most diligent efforts and pray for all the saints.

I beg you that when I come I will not need to be courageous by daring to oppose some people who think that we are living according to the flesh.

For what the flesh wants is opposed to the Spirit, and what the Spirit wants is opposed to the flesh. They are opposed to each other, and so you do not do what you want to do.

and being firm-footed in the gospel of peace.

Put on the whole armor of God so that you may be able to stand firm against the Devil's strategies.

A wise man is strong, and a knowledgeable man grows in strength.

If you grow weary when times are troubled, your strength is limited.

Finally, be strong in the Lord, relying on his mighty strength.

Deliver us, LORD! Answer us, our King, on the day we cry out! To the Director: A Davidic Psalm.

The horse may be prepared for the day of battle, but to the LORD goes the victory.

For this reason, take up the whole armor of God so that you may be able to take a stand whenever evil comes. And when you have done everything you could, you will be able to stand firm.

May the LORD answer you in the day of distress; may the name of the God of Jacob protect you.

"You are my war-club and weapons of war. I'll smash nations with you and destroy kingdoms with you.

No wisdom, insight, or counsel can prevail against the LORD.

The ear that hears and the eye that sees the LORD surely made them both.

For example, if a bugle doesn't sound a clear call, who will get ready for battle?

Some boast in chariots, others in horses; but we will boast in the name of the LORD our God.

In addition to having clothed yourselves with these things, having taken up the shield of faith, with which you will be able to put out all the flaming arrows of the evil one,

Once your obedience is complete, we will be ready to reprimand every type of disobedience.

May he remember all your gifts, and may he accept your burnt offerings. Interlude

He told the army, "Go out and encircle the city. Have the armed men march out in front of the ark of the LORD."

Joshua issued orders to the army: "You are not to shout or even let your voice be heard. Don't utter a word until I tell you to shout. Then shout!"

They will be like mighty soldiers who trample mud in the streets during battle. They will fight because the LORD is with them, and the opposing horsemen will be confused.

Stand firm, therefore, having fastened the belt of truth around your waist, and having put on the breastplate of righteousness,

However, the prince of the kingdom of Persia opposed me for 21 days. Then all of a sudden, Michael, one of the chief angels, came to assist me! I had been detained there near the kings of Persia.

When Joab observed that the battle lines were set up to oppose him both in front and behind, he appointed the best troops in Israel and arrayed them to oppose the Arameans,

"Or suppose a king is going to war against another king. He will first sit down and consider whether with 10,000 men he can fight the one coming against him with 20,000 men, won't he?

and every proud obstacle that is raised against the knowledge of God, taking every thought captive in order to obey the Messiah.

Whoever refuses to hear the cry of the poor will also cry himself, but he won't be answered.