54 Bible Verses about The Devil
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You are of your father, the devil, and you want to do the desires of your father. He was a murderer from the beginning, and does not stand in the truth, because there is no truth in him. When he speaks a lie, he speaks on his own; for he is a liar, and its father.
In this the children of God are revealed, and the children of the devil. Whoever does not do righteousness is not of God, neither is he who does not love his brother.
We know that we are of God, and the whole world lies in the power of the evil one.
and the enemy who sowed them is the devil, and the harvest is the end of the age, and the reapers are angels.
The LORD said to Satan, "Behold, all that he has is in your power. Only on himself do not put forth your hand." So Satan went forth from the presence of the LORD.
Jesus answered them, "Did not I choose you, the twelve, and one of you is a devil?"
are to deliver such a one to Satan for the destruction of the flesh, that the spirit may be saved in the day of the Lord.
Again, the devil took him to an exceedingly high mountain, and showed him all the kingdoms of the world, and their glory.
And the tempter came and said to him, "If you are the Son of God, command that these stones become bread."
and they may recover themselves out of the devil's snare, having been taken captive by him to his will.
You cannot both drink the cup of the Lord and the cup of demons. You cannot both partake of the table of the Lord, and of the table of demons.
because we wanted to come to you?indeed, I, Paul, once and again?but Satan hindered us.
that no advantage may be gained over us by Satan; for we are not ignorant of his schemes.
Then Jesus said to him, "Go away, Satan. For it is written, 'You shall worship the Lord your God, and you shall serve him only.'"
Many of them said, "He has a demon, and is insane. Why do you listen to him?"
And the God of peace will quickly crush Satan under your feet. The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you.
And after the thousand years, Satan will be released from his prison,
You believe that God is one. You do well. The demons also believe, and shudder.
unlike Cain, who was of the evil one, and killed his brother. Why did he kill him? Because his works were evil, and his brother's righteous.
not a new convert, lest being puffed up he fall into the same condemnation as the devil.
I will not speak with you much longer, for the ruler of this world is coming, and he has no hold on me.
And if Satan casts out Satan, he is divided against himself. How then will his kingdom stand?
Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil.
The devil said to him, "I will give you all this authority, and their glory, for it has been delivered to me; and I give it to whomever I want.
Jesus rebuked him, the demon went out of him, and the boy was cured from that hour.
But he turned, and said to Peter, "Get behind me, Satan. You are a stumbling block to me, for you are not setting your mind on the things of God, but on the things of men."
Then Jesus was led up by the Spirit into the wilderness to be tempted by the devil.
The man in whom the evil spirit was leaped on them, and overpowered them all, and prevailed against them, so that they fled out of that house naked and wounded.
Be subject therefore to God. But resist the devil, and he will flee from you.
The devil who deceived them was thrown into the lake of fire and sulfur, where the beast and the false prophet are also. They will be tormented day and night forever and ever.
But some of them said, "He casts out demons by Beelzebul, the prince of the demons."
And they begged him, saying, "Send us into the pigs, that we may enter into them."
Then the devil took him into the holy city. He set him on the pinnacle of the temple,
even he whose coming is according to the working of Satan with all power and signs and lying wonders,
During supper, the devil having already put into the heart of Judas Iscariot, Simon's son, to betray him,
He led him to Jerusalem, and set him on the pinnacle of the temple, and said to him, "If you are the Son of God, cast yourself down from here,
The LORD said to Satan, "Where have you come from?" Then Satan answered the LORD, and said, "From going back and forth in the earth, and from walking up and down in it."
The seventy-two returned with joy, saying, "Lord, even the demons are subject to us in your name."
This wisdom is not that which comes down from above, but is earthly, sensual, and demonic.
For they intended evil against you. They plotted evil against you which cannot succeed.
"I know where you dwell, where Satan's throne is. You hold firmly to my name, and did not deny my faith even in the days of Antipas my witness, my faithful one, who was killed among you, where Satan dwells.
He led him up and showed him all the kingdoms of the world in a moment of time.
And the demons begged him, saying, "If you cast us out, permit us to go away into the herd of pigs."
in which you once walked according to the course of this world, according to the prince of the power of the air, the spirit who now works in the children of disobedience;
The demons came out from the man, and entered into the pigs, and the herd rushed down the steep bank into the lake, and were drowned.
Now it happened on the day when the sons of God came to present themselves before the LORD, that Satan also came among them.
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Names » Of satan » The Devil
Pride » Characteristic of » The Devil
not a new convert, lest being puffed up he fall into the same condemnation as the devil.
Salvation » Is deliverance from » The Devil
having disarmed the rulers and authorities, he made a show of them openly, triumphing over them in it.
Since then the children have shared in flesh and blood, he also himself in like manner partook of the same, that through death he might bring to nothing him who had the power of death, that is, the devil, and might deliver all of them who through fear of death were all their lifetime subject to bondage.
Satan » The Devil
He seized the dragon, the ancient serpent, which is the devil and Satan, and bound him for a thousand years,
Then Jesus was led up by the Spirit into the wilderness to be tempted by the devil.
for forty days, being tempted by the devil. He ate nothing in those days. When they were completed, he was hungry.
The devil said to him, "I will give you all this authority, and their glory, for it has been delivered to me; and I give it to whomever I want.
Slander » Characteristic of » The Devil
I heard a loud voice in heaven, saying, "Now is come the salvation, the power, and the Kingdom of our God, and the authority of his Christ; for the accuser of our brothers has been thrown down, who accuses them before our God day and night.
The Devil » Character of » Fierce and cruel
Be sober and self-controlled. Be watchful. Your adversary the devil, walks around like a roaring lion, seeking whom he may devour.
While he was still coming, the demon threw him down and convulsed him violently. But Jesus rebuked the unclean spirit, and healed the boy, and gave him back to his father.
For Jesus was commanding the unclean spirit to come out of the man. For the unclean spirit had often seized the man. He was kept under guard, and bound with chains and fetters. Breaking the bands apart, he was driven by the demon into the desert.
And suddenly a spirit seizes him, and all at once he cries out, and it convulses him so that he foams, and it hardly departs from him, bruising him severely.
The Devil » The wicked » Are the children of
In this the children of God are revealed, and the children of the devil. Whoever does not do righteousness is not of God, neither is he who does not love his brother.
and the field is the world; and the good seed, these are the sons of the Kingdom; and the tares are the sons of the evil one,
and said, "Full of all deceit and all fraud, you son 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 I also, when I could not stand it any longer, sent that I might know your faith, for fear that by any means the tempter had tempted you, and our labor would have been in vain.
The Devil » Works lying wonders
even he whose coming is according to the working of Satan with all power and signs and lying wonders,
for they are spirits of demons, performing signs; which go forth to the kings of the whole inhabited earth, to gather them together for the war of the great day of God, the 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
because we wanted to come to you?indeed, I, Paul, once and again?but Satan hindered us.
He showed me Joshua the high priest standing before the angel of the LORD, and Satan standing at his right hand to be his adversary.
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 you once walked according to the course of this world, according to the prince of the power of the air, the spirit who now works in the children of disobedience;
Satan entered into Judas, who was called Iscariot, who was numbered with the twelve.
The Devil » The apostacy is of
But the Spirit says expressly that in later times some will fall away from the faith, paying attention to seducing spirits and doctrines of demons,
even he whose coming is according to the working of Satan with all power and signs and lying wonders,
The Devil » Saints » Overcome
I am writing to you, fathers, because you know him who is from the beginning. I write to you, young men, because you have overcome the evil one. I write to you, little children, because you know the Father.
I heard a loud voice in heaven, saying, "Now is come the salvation, the power, and the Kingdom of our God, and the authority of his Christ; for the accuser of our brothers has been thrown down, who accuses them before our God day and night. They overcame him by the blood of the Lamb, and by the word of their testimony. They did not love their life, even to death.
The Devil » Hinders the gospel
When anyone hears the word of the Kingdom, and does not understand it, the evil one comes, and snatches away that which has been sown in his heart. This is what was sown by the roadside.
in whom the god of this world has blinded the minds of the unbelieving, to prevent the light shining from the Good News of the glory of Christ, who is the image of God.
The Devil » The author of the fall » Ge 3:1
The Devil » Character of » Subtle
Now the serpent was more subtle than any animal of the field which the LORD God had made. He said to the woman, "Has God really said, 'You shall not eat of any tree of the garden?'"
But I am afraid that somehow, as the serpent deceived Eve in his craftiness, so your minds might be corrupted from a sincere and pure devotion to Christ.
The Devil » Christ triumphing over » Completed by his death
Since then the children have shared in flesh and blood, he also himself in like manner partook of the same, that through death he might bring to nothing him who had the power of death, that is, the devil,
having disarmed the rulers and authorities, he made a show of them openly, triumphing over them in it.
The Devil » Character of » Powerful
in which you once walked according to the course of this world, according to the prince of the power of the air, the spirit who now works in the children of disobedience;
For our wrestling is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the powers, against the world's rulers of this darkness, and against the spiritual forces of wickedness in the heavenly places.
The Devil » The wicked » Ensnared by
and they may recover themselves out of the devil's snare, having been taken captive by him to his will.
Moreover he must have good testimony from those who are outside, to avoid falling into reproach and the snare of the devil.
The Devil » Compared to » A sower of tares
"And he said to them, 'An enemy has done this.' "The servants asked him, 'Do you want us to go and gather them up?'
but while people slept, his enemy came and sowed tares also among the wheat, and went away.
The Devil » Perverts the scripture
and said to him, "If you are the Son of God, throw yourself down, for it is written, 'He will put his angels in charge of you.' and, 'On their hands they will bear you up, so that you do not dash your foot against a stone.'"
For he will put his angels in charge of you, to guard you in all your ways. They will bear you up in their hands, so that you won't dash your foot against a stone.
The Devil » Shall be condemned at the judgment
The devil who deceived them was thrown into the lake of fire and sulfur, where the beast and the false prophet are also. They will be tormented day and night forever and ever.
Angels who did not keep their first domain, but deserted their own dwelling place, he has kept in everlasting bonds under darkness for the judgment of the great day.
The Devil » Christ triumphing over » In empowering his disciples to cast out
And he called to himself his twelve disciples, and gave them authority over unclean spirits, to cast them out, and to heal every disease and every sickness.
These signs will accompany those who believe: in my name they will cast out demons; they will speak with new languages;
The Devil » Sinned against God
He who sins is of the devil, for the devil has been sinning from the beginning. To this end the Son of God was revealed, to destroy the works of the devil.
For if God did not spare angels when they sinned, but cast them down to the lower parts of hell, and committed them to chains of darkness, to be reserved for judgment;
The Devil » Christ triumphing over » In casting out the spirits of
And he said to them, "Go and tell that fox, 'Look, I cast out demons and perform cures today and tomorrow, and the third day I complete my mission.
But if I by the finger of God cast out demons, then the Kingdom of God has come to you.
The Devil » Character of » Presumptuous
Now it happened on the day when the sons of God came to present themselves before the LORD, that Satan also came among them.
Then the devil took him into the holy city. He set him on the pinnacle of the temple, and said to him, "If you are the Son of God, throw yourself down, for it is written, 'He will put his angels in charge of you.' and, 'On their hands they will bear you up, so that you do not dash your foot against a stone.'"
The Devil » Saints » Should resist
Be subject therefore to God. But resist the devil, and he will flee from you.
Withstand him steadfast in your faith, knowing that your brothers who are in the world are undergoing the same sufferings.
The Devil » Cast down to hell
For if God did not spare angels when they sinned, but cast them down to the lower parts of hell, and committed them to chains of darkness, to be reserved for judgment;
Angels who did not keep their first domain, but deserted their own dwelling place, he has kept in everlasting bonds under darkness for the judgment of the great day.
The Devil » Saints » Afflicted by, only as God permits
The LORD said to Satan, "Behold, all that he has is in your power. Only on himself do not put forth your hand." So Satan went forth from the presence of the LORD.
Satan answered the LORD, and said, "Skin for skin. Yes, all that a man has he will give for his life. But put forth your hand now, and touch his bone and his flesh, and he will renounce you to your face." The LORD said to Satan, "Behold, he is in your hand. Only spare his life." read more.
So Satan went forth from the presence of the LORD, and struck Job with painful sores from the sole of his foot to his head.
The Devil » Assumes the form of an angel of light
The Devil » Saints » Should be watchful against
that no advantage may be gained over us by Satan; for we are not ignorant of his schemes.
The Devil » The wicked » Blinded by
in whom the god of this world has blinded the minds of the unbelieving, to prevent the light shining from the Good News of the glory of Christ, who is the image of God.
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 our wrestling is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the powers, against the world's rulers of this darkness, and against the spiritual forces of wickedness in the heavenly places. Therefore, put on 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 the utility belt of truth buckled around your waist, and having put on the breastplate of righteousness, and having fitted your feet with the preparation of the Good News of peace; above all, taking up the shield of faith, with which you will be able to quench all the fiery darts of the evil one.
The Devil » Character of » Malignant
Satan answered the LORD, and said, "Skin for skin. Yes, all that a man has he will give for his life.
The Devil » The wicked » Deceived by
A spirit came out and stood before the LORD, and said, 'I will entice him.' The LORD said to him, 'How?' He said, 'I will go out and will be a lying spirit in the mouth of all his prophets.' He said, 'You will entice him, and will also prevail. Go out and do so.'
The Devil » The wicked » Turn aside after
The Devil » The wicked » Troubled by
Now the Spirit of the LORD departed from Saul, and an evil spirit from the LORD troubled him.
The Devil » Tempted Christ
And the tempter came and said to him, "If you are the Son of God, command that these stones become 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 into the holy city. He set him on the pinnacle of the temple, read more.
and said to him, "If you are the Son of God, throw yourself down, for it is written, 'He will put his angels in charge of you.' and, 'On their hands they will bear you up, so that you do not dash your foot against a stone.'" Jesus said to him, "Again, it is written, 'You shall not test the Lord, your God.'" Again, the devil took him to an exceedingly high mountain, and showed him all the kingdoms of the world, and their glory. And he said to him, "I will give you all of these things, if you will fall down and worship me." Then Jesus said to him, "Go away, Satan. For it is written, 'You shall worship the Lord your God, and you shall serve him only.'"
The Devil » Christ triumphing over » Illustrated
"When the strong man, fully armed, guards his own dwelling, his goods are safe. But when someone stronger attacks him and overcomes him, he takes from him his whole armor in which he trusted, and divides his spoils.
The Devil » Character of » Proud
not a new convert, lest being puffed up he fall into the same condemnation as the devil.
The Devil » The wicked » Punished, together with
Then he will say also to those on the left hand, 'Depart from me, you cursed, into the eternal fire which is prepared for the devil and his angels;
The Devil » Everlasting fire is prepared for
Then he will say also to those on the left hand, 'Depart from me, you cursed, into the eternal fire which is prepared for the devil and his angels;
The Devil » Christ triumphing over » In resisting his temptations
The Devil » Christ triumphing over » Predicted
I will put enmity between you and the woman, and between your offspring and her offspring. He will bruise your head, and you will bruise his heel."
The Devil » Compared to » Fowls
And as he sowed, some seeds fell by the roadside, and the birds came and devoured them.
The Devil » Saints » Shall finally triumph over
And the God of peace will quickly crush Satan under your feet. The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you.
The Devil » Character of » Wicked
I am writing to you, fathers, because you know him who is from the beginning. I write to you, young men, because you have overcome the evil one. I write to you, little children, because you know the Father.
The Devil » Compared to » A roaring lion
Be sober and self-controlled. Be watchful. Your adversary the devil, walks around like a roaring lion, seeking whom he may devour.
The Devil » Christ triumphing over » In destroying the works of
He who sins is of the devil, for the devil has been sinning from the beginning. To this end the Son of God was revealed, to destroy the works of the devil.
The Devil » Compared to » A wolf
He who is a hired hand and not a shepherd, who does not own the sheep, sees the wolf coming and leaves the sheep and runs away; and the wolf snatches them and scatters them.
The Devil » Saints » Sifted by
"Simon, Simon, look, Satan asked to have you, that he might sift you as wheat,
The Devil » Cast out of heaven
The Devil » Compared to
For he will deliver you from the snare of the fowler, and from the deadly pestilence.
The Devil » Character of » Cowardly
Be subject therefore to God. But 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 you want to do the desires of your father. He was a murderer from the beginning, and does not stand in the truth, because there is no truth in him. When he speaks a lie, he speaks on his own; for he is a liar, and its father.
Truth » Of God » Is denied by » The Devil
The serpent said to the woman, "You won't surely die, for God knows that in the day you eat it, your eyes will be opened, and you will be like God, knowing good and evil."
the Truth of God » Is denied by » The Devil
The serpent said to the woman, "You won't surely die, for God knows that in the day you eat it, your eyes will be opened, and you will be like God, knowing good and evil."
War » Figurative » Is against » The Devil
Be sober and self-controlled. Be watchful. Your adversary the devil, walks around like a roaring lion, seeking whom he may devour.
I will put enmity between you and the woman, and between your offspring and her offspring. He will bruise your head, and you will bruise his heel."
Be subject therefore to God. But resist the devil, and he will flee from you.
that no advantage may be gained over us by Satan; for we are not ignorant of his schemes.
The dragon grew angry with the woman, and went away to make war with the rest of her seed, who keep God's commandments and hold to the testimony of Jesus.
Warfare of saints » Is against » The Devil
Be sober and self-controlled. Be watchful. Your adversary the devil, walks around like a roaring lion, seeking whom he may devour.
I will put enmity between you and the woman, and between your offspring and her offspring. He will bruise your head, and you will bruise his heel."
Be subject therefore to God. But resist the devil, and he will flee from you.
that no advantage may be gained over us by Satan; for we are not ignorant of his schemes.
The dragon grew angry with the woman, and went away to make war with the rest of her seed, who keep God's commandments and hold to the testimony of Jesus.
Topics on The Devil
Children Of The Devil
Acts 13:10and said, "Full of all deceit and all fraud, you son of the devil, you enemy of all righteousness, will you not cease to pervert the right ways of the Lord?
The Devil Tempting People
2 Corinthians 11:3But I am afraid that somehow, as the serpent deceived Eve in his craftiness, so your minds might be corrupted from a sincere and pure devotion to Christ.
Worshipping The Devil
Matthew 4:9And he said to him, "I will give you all of these things, if you will fall down and worship me."
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