19 Bible Verses about War

and there went out another horse that was red: and power was given to him that sat thereon, to banish peace from the land, and to make men kill one another: and there was given unto him a great sword.

or where is the king, that will march to give battle to another king, without setting himself first to deliberate, whether he is strong enough with ten thousand to withstand an army of twenty thousand?

This charge, my son Timothy, I recommend to you, agreeably to the prophetic gifts heretofore conferr'd on you, by virtue of which you might carry on a successful warfare,

for our conflict is not barely with men, but with principalities, with potentates, with the princes of darkness, with wicked aereal spirits.

but I perceive in the animal part of me another law warring against the law of my mind, and bringing me into captivity to the law of sin, which is in my animal part.

for tho' I am involv'd with the world, I don't sustain the war with their poor arts:

Be temperate, be vigilant: for your adversary the Devil goes about like a roaring lion, seeking whom he may devour.

Surrender therefore to God, resist the devil, and he will flee from you.

witness) lest satan should have got some advantage of us: for we are apprized of his artifices.

which so enrag'd the dragon against the woman, that he went to make war with the rest of her race, who keep the commandments of God, and bear testimony to Jesus.

when they shall have finished their testimony, the beast that ascends out of the bottomless pit, will make war against them, overcome them, and kill them.

They worshipped the dragon which had given his power to the beast: and they worshipped the beast, saying, "who is like unto the beast? who is able to make war with him?"

he was permitted to make war with the saints, and to overcome them: and power was given him over all the tribes, and provinces, and nations.

and lest I should be exalted above measure by the extraordinary revelations I have had, I was afflicted in my person, so that the messenger of satan insulted me; concerning which,

but I perceive in the animal part of me another law warring against the law of my mind, and bringing me into captivity to the law of sin, which is in my animal part.

but at present have obtain'd it. I exhort you, my dear brethren, as strangers and travellers to avoid all sensual passions, as destructive to your

for the vicious desires are contrary to those of the spirit, and the inclinations of the spirit are contrary to those of the animal part; these are opposite to each other, so that you do not the things that you would.

every one that strives for the mastery, is extremely temperate: now, they do it to obtain a corruptible crown, but we an incorruptible one. I therefore so run, not as one that is distanc'd: I fight, but not with the air. but I mortify my body, and bring it into subjection: lest after having been a herald to others, I my self should be thrown out.

but when this corruptible shall be invested with incorruptibility, and this mortal with immortality, then shall be fulfilled that passage of scripture, " death is swallowed up for ever." "O death, where is thy sting? O grave, where is thy victory?"

or where is the king, that will march to give battle to another king, without setting himself first to deliberate, whether he is strong enough with ten thousand to withstand an army of twenty thousand? that in case he is not, he may send an embassy, and desire conditions of peace, before the other approaches.

he hath leadeth into captivity, shall be led into captivity: he that killeth with the sword, shall perish by the sword. here is the patience and the faith of the saints.

but he said to me, "my favour is sufficient for thee: for my strength is shown to be perfect by thy weakness." with pleasure therefore will I glory in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may be seen to dwell in me.

they overcame him by the blood of the lamb, and by the word to which they gave testimony; for their lives they expos'd to the last.

the divine grace thro' Jesus Christ our Lord. so then, with the mind I my self am devoted to the law of God; tho' my carnal inclinations are enslaved to the law of sin.

but thanks be to God, who has given us the victory, thro' our Lord Jesus Christ.

ye are of God, my dear children, and you have overcome them: because he that is in you, is superior to him that is in the world.

Be upon the watch, stand firm in the faith, behave your selves like men of fortitude:

Let us stedfastly maintain the hope which we have avow'd, since he is faithful that has promised:

resist him by the steadiness of your faith, considering that your brethren among the Gentiles, suffer the same persecutions as you do.

ye shall hear likewise of wars, and rumours of wars: take care not to be disturb'd: for these things must happen, but the end of the Jewish age is not yet.

Since then the children were made subject to a state of mortality, so he himself likewise was subject to the same condition: that through death he might destroy him that had the power of death, that is, the devil; and deliver them who thro' fear of death were all their life-time in a state of slavery.

the last enemy that shall be destroyed, is death.

or where is the king, that will march to give battle to another king, without setting himself first to deliberate, whether he is strong enough with ten thousand to withstand an army of twenty thousand?

but when ye shall hear the talk of wars, and the noise of wars, be not alarm'd; for that must happen; but the end is not yet.

ye shall hear likewise of wars, and rumours of wars: take care not to be disturb'd: for these things must happen, but the end of the Jewish age is not yet.

And when ye shall hear of wars, and seditions, be not alarm'd. for these must first happen: but the end will not be so soon.

for he that is a true christian, overcomes the world: by obtaining faith, we have gain'd a victory over the world. Who is it that overcomes the world, but he that believes that Jesus is the son of God?

who through faith subdued kingdoms, practis'd justice, obtained what was promised, stopped the mouths of lions, were proof against the violence of fire, escaped the edge of the sword, show'd their resolution in distress, and their valour in fight, putting to flight the armies of the aliens. women recovered their children, tho' dead, by their being raised to life again: some expired under torments, refusing to be delivered; that they might obtain a better deliverance at the resurrection. read more.
others suffer'd cruel indignities and scourgings, besides chains and imprisonment. they were stoned, they were sawn asunder, were tempted, were slain with the sword: they wandred about in sheepskins, and goat-skins, being destitute, afflicted, tormented:

my coming will occasion discord between the son and his father, between the daughter and her mother, between the daughter in law and her mother in law: even a man's own domestics shall prove his foes.

these things I have appriz'd you of, that ye might repose your confidence in me. the world shall give you trouble: but take courage, I have overcome the world.

for he that is a true christian, overcomes the world: by obtaining faith, we have gain'd a victory over the world. Who is it that overcomes the world, but he that believes that Jesus is the son of God?

Pour out your souls unto God upon all occasions, watching in prayer with all perseverance and supplication for all christians:

but thanks be to God, who maketh me triumph, thro' Christ, and spreads his healing doctrine by me, in eevery place:

but thanks be to God, who has given us the victory, thro' our Lord Jesus Christ.

now they who belong to Christ, have crucified the animal nature with the affections and passions thereof.

O wretched man that I am, what shall deliver me from this body of death? the divine grace thro' Jesus Christ our Lord. so then, with the mind I my self am devoted to the law of God; tho' my carnal inclinations are enslaved to the law of sin.

however the Lord assisted and strengthen'd me, that the gospel might be confirm'd by my remonstrance, and all the nations might hear it; so that I was deliver'd out of the mouth of the lion:

but he said to me, "my favour is sufficient for thee: for my strength is shown to be perfect by thy weakness." with pleasure therefore will I glory in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may be seen to dwell in me.

exert yourself in the glorious cause of faith, and secure the prize of eternal life, to which you were called, when you made that excellent profession of faith before so many witnesses.

My beloved, as I was strongly bent upon writing to you of our common salvation, I thought it necessary to write to you at present, and exhort you to contend earnestly for the faith, which was once delivered to the saints.

the divine grace thro' Jesus Christ our Lord. so then, with the mind I my self am devoted to the law of God; tho' my carnal inclinations are enslaved to the law of sin.

but thanks be to God, who has given us the victory, thro' our Lord Jesus Christ.

Be temperate, be vigilant: for your adversary the Devil goes about like a roaring lion, seeking whom he may devour.

Be upon the watch, stand firm in the faith, behave your selves like men of fortitude:

put on the set of divine armour, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil.

the night is far spent, the day is at hand: let us therefore throw off the habits of darkness, and be invested with the ornaments of light.

the God of peace will soon bruise Satan under your feet. the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you. Amen.

I write to you, fathers, because you have known him that is from the beginning. I write to you, young men, because ye are strong, and the word of God abideth in you, and ye have overcome the wicked spirit.

but let us, who enjoy the light, be temperate; let us be arm'd with the breast-plate of faith and charity, and for an helmet, with the hope of salvation.

let salvation be your helmet, and the divine doctrine your spiritual sword.

yet after all we are more than conquerors, through him that loved us.

to level all the barriers they contrive for obstructing the divine doctrine, and to make their pride captive to the authority of Christ.

Be temperate, be vigilant: for your adversary the Devil goes about like a roaring lion, seeking whom he may devour.

therefore let us not sleep away our time like others, but be vigilant and temperate.

wherefore invest yourselves with the set of divine armour, that ye may be able to withstand in the difficult day, and having overcome all to maintain your ground. stand firm, the belt of truth round your waist, let justice invest you like mail:

This charge, my son Timothy, I recommend to you, agreeably to the prophetic gifts heretofore conferr'd on you, by virtue of which you might carry on a successful warfare, assisted by faith and a good conscience: for some having discarded the one, have entirely lost the other.

every one that strives for the mastery, is extremely temperate: now, they do it to obtain a corruptible crown, but we an incorruptible one. I therefore so run, not as one that is distanc'd: I fight, but not with the air. but I mortify my body, and bring it into subjection: lest after having been a herald to others, I my self should be thrown out.

This charge, my son Timothy, I recommend to you, agreeably to the prophetic gifts heretofore conferr'd on you, by virtue of which you might carry on a successful warfare, assisted by faith and a good conscience: for some having discarded the one, have entirely lost the other.

This charge, my son Timothy, I recommend to you, agreeably to the prophetic gifts heretofore conferr'd on you, by virtue of which you might carry on a successful warfare, assisted by faith and a good conscience: for some having discarded the one, have entirely lost the other.

bravely endure hardships, like a soldier of Jesus Christ.

I therefore bear with every thing for the sake of the converts, that they may obtain that salvation, which Jesus Christ has procur'd us, even eternal glory.

our military arms are not so defective, but divinely effectual to demolish all their ramparts; to level all the barriers they contrive for obstructing the divine doctrine, and to make their pride captive to the authority of Christ.

for when I came to Macedonia, I had no respit from the trouble that beset me on every side: oppositions from without, and apprehensions within. nevertheless, God who comforteth those that are cast down, gave me comfort by the arrival of Titus: not barely by his presence,

for he that is a true christian, overcomes the world: by obtaining faith, we have gain'd a victory over the world. Who is it that overcomes the world, but he that believes that Jesus is the son of God?

you breathe slaughter and revenge for what you cannot obtain.

being engag'd in the same conflict, in which you saw I was formerly, and hear that I am at present engag'd.

exert yourself in the glorious cause of faith, and secure the prize of eternal life, to which you were called, when you made that excellent profession of faith before so many witnesses.

and the Lord will deliver me from every malicious design, and preserve me for his heavenly kingdom. to him be glory to endless ages. amen.

for tho' I am involv'd with the world, I don't sustain the war with their poor arts:

For it was agreeable to his wisdom, for whom are all things, and by whom are all things, in bringing many sons unto glory, to consecrate the author of their salvation by his sufferings.

My beloved, as I was strongly bent upon writing to you of our common salvation, I thought it necessary to write to you at present, and exhort you to contend earnestly for the faith, which was once delivered to the saints.

our military arms are not so defective, but divinely effectual to demolish all their ramparts;

to level all the barriers they contrive for obstructing the divine doctrine, and to make their pride captive to the authority of Christ.

put on the set of divine armour, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil.

wherefore invest yourselves with the set of divine armour, that ye may be able to withstand in the difficult day, and having overcome all to maintain your ground.

stand firm, the belt of truth round your waist, let justice invest you like mail:

stand firm, the belt of truth round your waist, let justice invest you like mail:

wing your feet with the gospel of peace:

cover all with the shield of faith, to repel all the fiery darts of the adversary:

let salvation be your helmet, and the divine doctrine your spiritual sword.

the night is far spent, the day is at hand: let us therefore throw off the habits of darkness, and be invested with the ornaments of light.

he that hath an ear, let him hear what the spirit saith unto the churches: to him that overcometh, will I give to eat of the hidden manna, and will give him a white stone, and in the stone a new name written, which no man understands, except he that receives it."

he that hath an ear, let him hear what the spirit saith unto the churches: to him that overcometh, will I give to eat of the hidden manna, and will give him a white stone, and in the stone a new name written, which no man understands, except he that receives it."

to him that overcometh will I grant to sit with me in my throne, even as I also overcame, and am set down with my father in his throne.

I will even give him the lustre of the morning-star.

him that overcomes, will I make a pillar in the temple of my God, and he shall go out no more: I will write upon him the name of my God, and the name of the city of my God, which is new Jerusalem, which descends from heaven from my God: even my new name will I write.

he that hath an ear, let him hear what the spirit saith to the churches, he that overcometh, shall not be hurt by the second death."

him that overcomes, will I make a pillar in the temple of my God, and he shall go out no more: I will write upon him the name of my God, and the name of the city of my God, which is new Jerusalem, which descends from heaven from my God: even my new name will I write.

he that overcometh, and keepeth my works unto the end, to him will I give power over the nations:

he that overcomes, shall inherit these things: I will be his God, and he shall be my son.

he that overcomes, shall inherit these things: I will be his God, and he shall be my son.

he that enters into the service, disengages himself from civil affairs, that he may be acceptable to his officer.

he that overcomes, shall inherit these things: I will be his God, and he shall be my son.

by the preaching of truth, by the power of God, by the arms of justice, both offensive and defensive.

by the preaching of truth, by the power of God, by the arms of justice, both offensive and defensive.

Then there was war in heaven; Michael and his angels fought against the dragon; on the other side fought the dragon with his angels: but these were defeated,

he that overcometh, the same shall be cloathed in white raiment; I will not efface his name out of the book of life, but I will own him before my father, and before his angels.

he that overcometh, the same shall be cloathed in white raiment; I will not efface his name out of the book of life, but I will own him before my father, and before his angels.

he that hath an ear, let him hear what the spirit saith to the churches, to him that overcometh will I give to eat of the tree of life, which is in the paradise of my God."

and there went out another horse that was red: and power was given to him that sat thereon, to banish peace from the land, and to make men kill one another: and there was given unto him a great sword.

he that overcometh, the same shall be cloathed in white raiment; I will not efface his name out of the book of life, but I will own him before my father, and before his angels.