27 Bible Verses about Spiritual Warfare, Armour

The night is far gone, the day is at hand. Let us then cast off the works of darkness and put on the armor of light. Let us walk properly, as in the day, not in reveling and drunkenness, not in lewdness and lust, not in quarreling and jealousy. But put on the Lord Jesus Christ, and make no provision for the flesh, to gratify its desires.

You were taught, with regard to your former manner of life, to put off your old self, which is being corrupted by its deceitful lusts; and be renewed in the spirit of your minds, and put on the new nature, created after the likeness of God in true righteousness and holiness.

Do not lie to one another, since you have put off the old self with its practices

Therefore, since Christ has suffered in the flesh, arm yourselves also with the same purpose, because he who has suffered in the flesh has ceased from sin,

Stand firm therefore, having girded your loins with truth, and having put on the breastplate of righteousness,

As a result, we are no longer to be children, tossed here and there by waves and carried about by every wind of doctrine, by the cunning of men, by their craftiness in deceitful scheming. But speaking the truth in love, we are to grow up in all aspects into him, who is the head, into Christ,

See to it that no one takes you captive through philosophy and empty deception, according to human tradition, according to the elementary principles of the world, rather than according to Christ.

Follow the pattern of sound words which you have heard from me, in the faith and love which are in Christ Jesus. Guard, through the Holy Spirit who dwells in us, the treasure that has been entrusted to you.

Therefore, prepare your minds for action, be sober in spirit, set your hope fully on the grace to be given you at the revelation of Jesus Christ.

and having shod your feet with the preparation of the gospel of peace;

Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you; not as the world gives do I give to you. Let not your hearts be troubled, neither let them be afraid.

I have said these things to you, that in me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation. But take courage! I have overcome the world."

Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which passes all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.

in addition to all this, taking up the shield of faith, with which you can extinguish all the flaming arrows of the evil one.

For in it the righteousness of God is revealed from faith to faith; as it is written, "The just shall live by faith."

But resist him, firm in your faith, knowing that the same experiences of suffering are being accomplished by your brethren throughout the world.

For whatever is born of God overcomes the world. And this is the victory that has overcome the worldour faith.

And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the spirit, which is the word of God.

But, since we belong to the day, let us be sober, and put on the breastplate of faith and love, and as a helmet the hope of salvation. For God has not destined us to wrath, but to obtain salvation through our Lord Jesus Christ,

For the grace of God that brings salvation has appeared to all men, training us to renounce ungodliness and worldly passions, and to live sober, upright, and godly lives in this present age, looking for the blessed hope and the appearing of the glory of our great God and Savior, Christ Jesus,read more.
who gave himself for us to redeem us from all wickedness and to purify for himself a people that are his very own, zealous for good deeds.

And everyone who has this hope in him purifies himself, just as he is pure.

For the weapons of our warfare are not the weapons of the world, but they have divine power to destroy strongholds.

All scripture is inspired by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness; so that the man of God may be complete, equipped for every good work.

For the word of God is living and active, sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing even to the division of soul and spirit, of joints and marrow, and discerning the thoughts and intentions of the heart.

Pray at all times in the Spirit, with all prayer and petition. And with this in view, keep alert with all perseverance and petition for all the saints,

Let us then with confidence draw near to the throne of grace, that we may receive mercy and find grace to help in time of need.

Therefore, confess your sins to one another, and pray for one another so that you may be healed. The prayer of a righteous man is powerful and effective.