54 Bible Verses about The Devil
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You are of your father the devil, and the lusts of your father you will do. He was a murderer from the beginning, and abode not in the truth, because there is no truth in him. When he speaks a lie, he speaks of his own: for he is a liar, and the father of it.
In this the children of God are manifest, and the children of the devil: whosoever does not righteousness is not of God, neither he that loves not his brother.
The enemy that sowed them is the devil; the harvest is the end of the world; and the reapers are the angels.
And the LORD said unto Satan, Behold, all that he has is in your power; only upon himself put not forth your hand. So Satan went forth from the presence of the LORD.
To deliver such a one unto Satan for the destruction of the flesh, that the spirit may be saved in the day of the Lord Jesus.
Again, the devil took him up into an exceedingly high mountain, and showed him all the kingdoms of the world, and the glory of them;
And when the tempter came to him, he said, If you are the Son of God, command that these stones be made bread.
And that they may recover themselves out of the snare of the devil, who are taken captive by him at his will.
You cannot drink the cup of the Lord, and the cup of demons: you cannot be partakers of the Lord's table, and of the table of demons.
Therefore we would have come unto you, even I Paul, once and again; but Satan hindered us.
Lest Satan should get an advantage of us: for we are not ignorant of his devices.
Then said Jesus unto him, Begone, Satan: for it is written, You shall worship the Lord your God, and him only shall you serve.
And many of them said, He has a demon, and is mad; why hear you him?
And the God of peace shall bruise Satan under your feet shortly. The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you. Amen.
Not as Cain, who was of that wicked one, and slew his brother. And why slew he him? Because his own works were evil, and his brother's righteous.
Not a novice, lest being lifted up with pride he fall into the condemnation of the devil.
Hereafter I will not talk much with you: for the prince of this world comes, and has nothing in me.
And if Satan cast out Satan, he is divided against himself; how shall then his kingdom stand?
Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil.
And the devil said unto him, All this power will I give you, and the glory of them: for that is delivered unto me; and to whomsoever I will I give it.
And Jesus rebuked the demon; and he departed out of him: and the child was cured from that very hour.
But he turned, and said unto Peter, Get you behind me, Satan: you are an offense unto me: for you consider not the things that be of God, but those that be of men.
Then was Jesus led up by the Spirit into the wilderness to be tempted by the devil.
And the man in whom the evil spirit was leaped on them, and overcame them, and prevailed against them, so that they fled out of that house naked and wounded.
Submit yourselves therefore to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you.
And the devil that deceived them was cast into the lake of fire and brimstone, where the beast and the false prophet are, and shall be tormented day and night forever and ever.
And all the demons begged him, saying, Send us into the swine, that we may enter into them.
Even him, whose coming is after the working of Satan with all power and signs and lying wonders,
And supper being ended, the devil having now put into the heart of Judas Iscariot, Simon's son, to betray him;
And he brought him to Jerusalem, and set him on a pinnacle of the temple, and said unto him, If you are the Son of God, cast yourself down from here:
And the LORD said unto Satan, From where come you? Then Satan answered the LORD, and said, From going to and fro on the earth, and from walking up and down on it.
And the seventy returned again with joy, saying, Lord, even the demons are subject unto us through your name.
This wisdom descends not from above, but is earthly, sensual, demonic.
For they intended evil against you: they devised a mischievous act, which they are not able to perform.
I know your works and where you dwell, even where Satan's throne is: and you hold fast my name, and have not denied my faith, even in those days when Antipas was my faithful martyr, who was slain among you, where Satan dwells.
And the devil, taking him up into a high mountain, showed unto him all the kingdoms of the world in a moment of time.
So the demons besought him, saying, If you cast us out, allow us to go away into the herd of swine.
In which in time past you walked according to the course of this world, according to the prince of the power of the air, the spirit that now works in the children of disobedience:
Then went the demons out of the man, and entered into the swine: and the herd ran violently down a steep place into the lake, and were drowned.
Now there was a day when the sons of God came to present themselves before the LORD, and Satan came also among them.
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Names » Of satan » The Devil
Pride » Characteristic of » The Devil
Not a novice, lest being lifted up with pride he fall into the condemnation of the devil.
Salvation » Is deliverance from » The Devil
And having spoiled principalities and powers, he made a show of them openly, triumphing over them in it.
Since then the children are partakers of flesh and blood, he also himself likewise took part of the same; that through death he might destroy him that had the power of death, that is, the devil; And deliver them who through fear of death were all their lifetime subject to bondage.
Satan » The Devil
And he laid hold on the dragon, that old serpent, who is the Devil, and Satan, and bound him a thousand years,
Then was Jesus led up by the Spirit into the wilderness to be tempted by the devil.
Being forty days tempted of the devil. And in those days he did eat nothing: and when they were ended, he afterward hungered.
And the devil said unto him, All this power will I give you, and the glory of them: for that is delivered unto me; and to whomsoever I will I give it.
Slander » Characteristic of » The Devil
And I heard a loud voice saying in heaven, Now is come salvation, and strength, and the kingdom of our God, and the power of his Christ: for the accuser of our brethren is cast down, who accused them before our God day and night.
The Devil » Character of » Fierce and cruel
Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walks about, seeking whom he may devour:
And as he was yet coming, the demon threw him down, and tore him. And Jesus rebuked the unclean spirit, and healed the child, and delivered him again to his father.
(For he had commanded the unclean spirit to come out of the man. For often it had seized him: and he was kept bound with chains and in fetters; and he broke the bonds, and was driven by the demon into the desert.)
And, lo, a spirit takes him, and he suddenly cries out; and it convulses him so that he foams again, and bruising him seldom departs from him.
The Devil » The wicked » Are the children of
In this the children of God are manifest, and the children of the devil: whosoever does not righteousness is not of God, neither he that loves not his brother.
The field is the world; the good seed are the children of the kingdom; but the tares are the children of the wicked one;
And said, O full of all deceit and all mischief, you child of the devil, you enemy of all righteousness, will you not cease to pervert the right ways of the Lord?
The Devil » Saints » Tempted by
For this cause, when I could no longer forbear, I sent to know your faith, lest by some means the tempter had tempted you, and our labor be in vain.
The Devil » Works lying wonders
Even him, whose coming is after the working of Satan with all power and signs and lying wonders,
For they are the spirits of demons, working miracles, who go forth unto the kings of the earth and of the whole world, to gather them to the battle of that great day of God Almighty.
The Devil » Character of » Deceitful
Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil.
The Devil » Opposes God's work
Therefore we would have come unto you, even I Paul, once and again; but Satan hindered us.
And he showed me Joshua the high priest standing before the angel of the LORD, and Satan standing at his right hand to accuse him.
The Devil » The wicked » Possessed by
But Peter said, Ananias, why has Satan filled your heart to lie to the Holy Spirit, and to keep back part of the price of the land?
In which in time past you walked according to the course of this world, according to the prince of the power of the air, the spirit that now works in the children of disobedience:
The Devil » The apostacy is of
Now the Spirit speaks expressly, that in the latter times some shall depart from the faith, giving heed to deceitful spirits, and doctrines of demons;
Even him, whose coming is after the working of Satan with all power and signs and lying wonders,
The Devil » Saints » Overcome
I write unto you, fathers, because you have known him who is from the beginning. I write unto you, young men, because you have overcome the wicked one. I write unto you, little children, because you have known the Father.
And I heard a loud voice saying in heaven, Now is come salvation, and strength, and the kingdom of our God, and the power of his Christ: for the accuser of our brethren is cast down, who accused them before our God day and night. And they overcame him by the blood of the Lamb, and by the word of their testimony; and they loved not their lives unto death.
The Devil » Hinders the gospel
When any one hears the word of the kingdom, and understands it not, then comes the wicked one, and catches away that which was sown in his heart. This is he who received seed by the way side.
In whom the god of this age has blinded the minds of them who believe not, lest the light of the glorious gospel of Christ, who is the image of God, should shine unto them.
The Devil » The author of the fall » Ge 3:1
The Devil » Character of » Subtle
Now the serpent was more subtle than any beast of the field which the LORD God had made. And he said unto the woman, Yea, has God said, you shall not eat of every tree of the garden?
But I fear, lest by any means, as the serpent beguiled Eve through his cunning, so your minds should be corrupted from the simplicity that is in Christ.
The Devil » Christ triumphing over » Completed by his death
Since then the children are partakers of flesh and blood, he also himself likewise took part of the same; that through death he might destroy him that had the power of death, that is, the devil;
And having spoiled principalities and powers, he made a show of them openly, triumphing over them in it.
The Devil » Character of » Powerful
In which in time past you walked according to the course of this world, according to the prince of the power of the air, the spirit that now works in the children of disobedience:
For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in heavenly places.
The Devil » The wicked » Ensnared by
And that they may recover themselves out of the snare of the devil, who are taken captive by him at his will.
Moreover he must have a good report of them who are outside; lest he fall into reproach and the snare of the devil.
The Devil » Compared to » A sower of tares
He said unto them, An enemy has done this. The servants said unto him, Will you then that we go and gather them up?
But while men slept, his enemy came and sowed tares among the wheat, and went his way.
The Devil » Perverts the scripture
And said unto him, If you are the Son of God, cast yourself down: for it is written, He shall give his angels charge concerning you: and in their hands they shall bear you up, lest at any time you dash your foot against a stone.
For he shall give his angels charge over you, to keep you in all your ways. They shall bear you up in their hands, lest you dash your foot against a stone.
The Devil » Shall be condemned at the judgment
And the devil that deceived them was cast into the lake of fire and brimstone, where the beast and the false prophet are, and shall be tormented day and night forever and ever.
And the angels who kept not their first estate, but left their own habitation, he has reserved in everlasting chains under darkness unto the judgment of the great day.
The Devil » Christ triumphing over » In empowering his disciples to cast out
And when he had called unto him his twelve disciples, he gave them power against unclean spirits, to cast them out, and to heal all manner of sickness and all manner of disease.
And these signs shall follow them that believe; In my name shall they cast out demons; they shall speak with new tongues;
The Devil » Sinned against God
He that commits sin is of the devil; for the devil sins from the beginning. For this purpose the Son of God was manifested, that he might destroy the works of the devil.
For if God spared not the angels that sinned, but cast them down to hell, and delivered them into chains of darkness, to be reserved unto judgment;
The Devil » Christ triumphing over » In casting out the spirits of
And he said unto them, Go, and tell that fox, Behold, I cast out demons, and I perform cures today and tomorrow, and the third day I shall be finished.
But if I with the finger of God cast out demons, no doubt the kingdom of God is come upon you.
The Devil » Character of » Presumptuous
Now there was a day when the sons of God came to present themselves before the LORD, and Satan came also among them.
Then the devil took him up into the holy city, and set him on a pinnacle of the temple, And said unto him, If you are the Son of God, cast yourself down: for it is written, He shall give his angels charge concerning you: and in their hands they shall bear you up, lest at any time you dash your foot against a stone.
The Devil » Saints » Should resist
Submit yourselves therefore to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you.
Whom resist steadfast in the faith, knowing that the same afflictions are accomplished in your brethren that are in the world.
The Devil » Cast down to hell
For if God spared not the angels that sinned, but cast them down to hell, and delivered them into chains of darkness, to be reserved unto judgment;
And the angels who kept not their first estate, but left their own habitation, he has reserved in everlasting chains under darkness unto the judgment of the great day.
The Devil » Saints » Afflicted by, only as God permits
And the LORD said unto Satan, Behold, all that he has is in your power; only upon himself put not forth your hand. So Satan went forth from the presence of the LORD.
And Satan answered the LORD, and said, Skin for skin, yea, all that a man has will he give for his life. But put forth your hand now, and touch his bone and his flesh, and he will curse you to your face. And the LORD said unto Satan, Behold, he is in your hand; but spare his life. read more.
So went Satan forth from the presence of the LORD, and struck Job with painful boils from the sole of his foot unto the crown of his head.
The Devil » Assumes the form of an angel of light
The Devil » Saints » Should be watchful against
Lest Satan should get an advantage of us: for we are not ignorant of his devices.
The Devil » The wicked » Blinded by
In whom the god of this age has blinded the minds of them who believe not, lest the light of the glorious gospel of Christ, who is the image of God, should shine unto them.
The Devil » Saints » Should be armed against
Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil. For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in heavenly places. Therefore take unto you the whole armor of God, that you may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand. read more.
Stand therefore, having your loins girded about with truth, and having on the breastplate of righteousness; And your feet shod with the preparation of the gospel of peace; Above all, taking the shield of faith, with which you shall be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked one.
The Devil » Character of » Malignant
And Satan answered the LORD, and said, Skin for skin, yea, all that a man has will he give for his life.
The Devil » The wicked » Deceived by
And there came forth a spirit, and stood before the LORD, and said, I will persuade him. And the LORD said unto him, By what means? And he said, I will go forth, and I will be a lying spirit in the mouth of all his prophets. And he said, You shall persuade him, and prevail also: go forth, and do so.
The Devil » The wicked » Turn aside after
The Devil » The wicked » Troubled by
But the spirit of the LORD departed from Saul, and an evil spirit from the LORD troubled him.
The Devil » Tempted Christ
And when the tempter came to him, he said, If you are the Son of God, command that these stones be made bread. But he answered and said, It is written, Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that proceeds out of the mouth of God. Then the devil took him up into the holy city, and set him on a pinnacle of the temple, read more.
And said unto him, If you are the Son of God, cast yourself down: for it is written, He shall give his angels charge concerning you: and in their hands they shall bear you up, lest at any time you dash your foot against a stone. Jesus said unto him, It is written again, You shall not test the Lord your God. Again, the devil took him up into an exceedingly high mountain, and showed him all the kingdoms of the world, and the glory of them; And said unto him, All these things will I give you, if you will fall down and worship me. Then said Jesus unto him, Begone, Satan: for it is written, You shall worship the Lord your God, and him only shall you serve.
The Devil » Christ triumphing over » Illustrated
When a strong man armed keeps his palace, his goods are in peace: But when a stronger than he shall come upon him, and overcome him, he takes from him all his armor in which he trusted, and divides his spoils.
The Devil » Character of » Proud
Not a novice, lest being lifted up with pride he fall into the condemnation of the devil.
The Devil » The wicked » Punished, together with
Then shall he say also unto them on the left hand, Depart from me, you cursed, into everlasting fire, prepared for the devil and his angels:
The Devil » Everlasting fire is prepared for
Then shall he say also unto them on the left hand, Depart from me, you cursed, into everlasting fire, prepared for the devil and his angels:
The Devil » Christ triumphing over » In resisting his temptations
The Devil » Christ triumphing over » Predicted
And I will put enmity between you and the woman, and between your seed and her seed; he shall bruise your head, and you shall bruise his heel.
The Devil » Compared to » Fowls
And when he sowed, some seeds fell by the wayside, and the fowls came and devoured them up:
The Devil » Saints » Shall finally triumph over
And the God of peace shall bruise Satan under your feet shortly. The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you. Amen.
The Devil » Character of » Wicked
I write unto you, fathers, because you have known him who is from the beginning. I write unto you, young men, because you have overcome the wicked one. I write unto you, little children, because you have known the Father.
The Devil » Compared to » A roaring lion
Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walks about, seeking whom he may devour:
The Devil » Christ triumphing over » In destroying the works of
He that commits sin is of the devil; for the devil sins from the beginning. For this purpose the Son of God was manifested, that he might destroy the works of the devil.
The Devil » Compared to » A wolf
But he that is a hireling, and not the shepherd, whose own the sheep are not, sees the wolf coming, and leaves the sheep, and flees: and the wolf catches them, and scatters the sheep.
The Devil » Saints » Sifted by
And the Lord said, Simon, Simon, behold, Satan has desired to have you, that he may sift you as wheat:
The Devil » Cast out of heaven
The Devil » Compared to
Surely he shall deliver you from the snare of the fowler, and from the deadly pestilence.
The Devil » Character of » Cowardly
Submit yourselves therefore to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you.
The Devil » The wicked » Do the lusts of
You are of your father the devil, and the lusts of your father you will do. He was a murderer from the beginning, and abode not in the truth, because there is no truth in him. When he speaks a lie, he speaks of his own: for he is a liar, and the father of it.
Truth » Of God » Is denied by » The Devil
And the serpent said unto the woman, You shall not surely die: For God does know that in the day you eat thereof, then your eyes shall be opened, and you shall be as gods, knowing good and evil.
the Truth of God » Is denied by » The Devil
And the serpent said unto the woman, You shall not surely die: For God does know that in the day you eat thereof, then your eyes shall be opened, and you shall be as gods, knowing good and evil.
War » Figurative » Is against » The Devil
Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walks about, seeking whom he may devour:
And I will put enmity between you and the woman, and between your seed and her seed; he shall bruise your head, and you shall bruise his heel.
Submit yourselves therefore to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you.
Lest Satan should get an advantage of us: for we are not ignorant of his devices.
And the dragon was angry with the woman, and went to make war with the remnant of her offspring, who keep the commandments of God, and have the testimony of Jesus Christ.
Warfare of saints » Is against » The Devil
Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walks about, seeking whom he may devour:
And I will put enmity between you and the woman, and between your seed and her seed; he shall bruise your head, and you shall bruise his heel.
Submit yourselves therefore to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you.
Lest Satan should get an advantage of us: for we are not ignorant of his devices.
And the dragon was angry with the woman, and went to make war with the remnant of her offspring, who keep the commandments of God, and have the testimony of Jesus Christ.
Topics on The Devil
Children Of The Devil
Acts 13:10And said, O full of all deceit and all mischief, you child of the devil, you enemy of all righteousness, will you not cease to pervert the right ways of the Lord?
Man's Authority Over The Devil
Mark 3:15And to have power to heal sicknesses, and to cast out demons:
The Devil Tempting People
2 Corinthians 11:3But I fear, lest by any means, as the serpent beguiled Eve through his cunning, so your minds should be corrupted from the simplicity that is in Christ.
Worshipping The Devil
Matthew 4:9And said unto him, All these things will I give you, if you will fall down and worship me.
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