Conscientious Objectors

But I tell you, don’t resist him who is evil; but whoever strikes you on your right cheek, turn to him the other also.

Jesus answered, “My Kingdom is not of this world. If my Kingdom were of this world, then my servants would fight, that I wouldn’t be delivered to the Jews. But now my Kingdom is not from here.”

Don’t be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, so that you may prove what is the good, well-pleasing, and perfect will of God.

For God so loved the world, that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish, but have eternal life.

This is the Revelation of Jesus Christ, which God gave him to show to his servants the things which must happen soon, which he sent and made known by his angel to his servant, John,

Then Jesus said to him, “Put your sword back into its place, for all those who take the sword will die by the sword.

For I am not ashamed of the Good News of Christ, for it is the power of God for salvation for everyone who believes; for the Jew first, and also for the Greek.

Peter said to them, “Repent, and be baptized, every one of you, in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of sins, and you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.

Jesus said to him, “I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father, except through me.

Soldiers also asked him, saying, “What about us? What must we do?” He said to them, “Extort from no one by violence, neither accuse anyone wrongfully. Be content with your wages.”

For to us a child is born. To us a son is given; and the government will be on his shoulders. His name will be called Wonderful, Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.

For our citizenship is in heaven, from where we also wait for a Savior, the Lord Jesus Christ;

For though we walk in the flesh, we don’t wage war according to the flesh;

These will war against the Lamb, and the Lamb will overcome them, for he is Lord of lords, and King of kings, and those who are with him are called, chosen, and faithful.”

For I desire to have you know how greatly I struggle for you, and for those at Laodicea, and for as many as have not seen my face in the flesh; — read the full passage →

and he will judge between many peoples, and will decide concerning strong nations afar off. They will beat their swords into plowshares, and their spears into pruning hooks. Nation will not lift up sword against nation, neither will they learn war any more.

Where do wars and fightings among you come from? Don’t they come from your pleasures that war in your members?

But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faith,

For though we walk in the flesh, we don’t wage war according to the flesh; — read the full passage →

For God so loved the world, that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish, but have eternal life. — read the full passage →

Let every soul be in subjection to the higher authorities, for there is no authority except from God, and those who exist are ordained by God. — read the full passage →

You will hear of wars and rumors of wars. See that you aren’t troubled, for all this must happen, but the end is not yet.

If then you were raised together with Christ, seek the things that are above, where Christ is, seated on the right hand of God. — read the full passage →

Seeing the multitudes, he went up onto the mountain. When he had sat down, his disciples came to him. — read the full passage →

So then, let us follow after things which make for peace, and things by which we may build one another up.

Therefore he who resists the authority, withstands the ordinance of God; and those who withstand will receive to themselves judgment.

If you love me, keep my commandments.

Then he said to them, “But now, whoever has a purse, let him take it, and likewise a wallet. Whoever has none, let him sell his cloak, and buy a sword.

Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus through the will of God, and Timothy our brother, — read the full passage →

Let every soul be in subjection to the higher authorities, for there is no authority except from God, and those who exist are ordained by God. — read the full passage →

“Why do you call me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ and don’t do the things which I say?

“But I tell you who hear: love your enemies, do good to those who hate you,

But seek first God’s Kingdom, and his righteousness; and all these things will be given to you as well.

He will judge between the nations, and will decide concerning many peoples; and they shall beat their swords into plowshares, and their spears into pruning hooks. Nation shall not lift up sword against nation, neither shall they learn war any more.

If it is possible, as much as it is up to you, be at peace with all men. — read the full passage →

Repay no one evil for evil. Respect what is honorable in the sight of all men. — read the full passage →

“You have heard that it was said, ‘An eye for an eye, and a tooth for a tooth.’ — read the full passage →

Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called children of God.

Now there was a man of Benjamin, whose name was Kish, the son of Abiel, the son of Zeror, the son of Becorath, the son of Aphiah, the son of a Benjamite, a mighty man of valor. — read the full passage →

Therefore I urge you, brothers, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable to God, which is your spiritual service. — read the full passage →

This Good News of the Kingdom will be preached in the whole world for a testimony to all the nations, and then the end will come.

for the weapons of our warfare are not of the flesh, but mighty before God to the throwing down of strongholds,

The rest were killed with the sword of him who sat on the horse, the sword which came out of his mouth. All the birds were filled with their flesh.

He is clothed in a garment sprinkled with blood. His name is called “The Word of God.”

“You shall not murder.

They said, “Lord, behold, here are two swords.” He said to them, “That is enough.”

Now go and strike Amalek, and utterly destroy all that they have, and don’t spare them; but kill both man and woman, infant and nursing baby, ox and sheep, camel and donkey.’”

If we confess our sins, he is faithful and righteous to forgive us the sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.

Therefore whatever you desire for men to do to you, you shall also do to them; for this is the law and the prophets.

that which we have seen and heard we declare to you, that you also may have fellowship with us. Yes, and our fellowship is with the Father, and with his Son, Jesus Christ.

But if any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask of God, who gives to all liberally and without reproach; and it will be given to him.

Now faith is assurance of things hoped for, proof of things not seen.

For a tabernacle was prepared. In the first part were the lamp stand, the table, and the show bread; which is called the Holy Place.

To the pure, all things are pure; but to those who are defiled and unbelieving, nothing is pure; but both their mind and their conscience are defiled.

As I urged you when I was going into Macedonia, stay at Ephesus that you might command certain men not to teach a different doctrine,

Finally, brothers, whatever things are true, whatever things are honorable, whatever things are just, whatever things are pure, whatever things are lovely, whatever things are of good report; if there is any virtue, and if there is any praise, think about these things.

One man has faith to eat all things, but he who is weak eats only vegetables.

which he promised before through his prophets in the holy Scriptures,

The brothers immediately sent Paul and Silas away by night to Beroea. When they arrived, they went into the Jewish synagogue. — read the full passage →

They will put you out of the synagogues. Yes, the time comes that whoever kills you will think that he offers service to God.

Keep your heart with all diligence, for out of it is the wellspring of life.

“You have heard that it was said to the ancient ones, ‘You shall not murder;’ and ‘Whoever shall murder shall be in danger of the judgment.’

“You have heard that it was said, ‘An eye for an eye, and a tooth for a tooth.’

Now these are the names of the sons of Israel, who came into Egypt (every man and his household came with Jacob): — read the full passage →

Let endurance have its perfect work, that you may be perfect and complete, lacking in nothing.

to Titus, my true child according to a common faith: Grace, mercy, and peace from God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ our Savior.

Some of them were persuaded, and joined Paul and Silas, of the devout Greeks a great multitude, and not a few of the chief women.

Peace I leave with you. My peace I give to you; not as the world gives, give I to you. Don’t let your heart be troubled, neither let it be fearful.

“Honor your father and your mother, that your days may be long in the land which Yahweh your God gives you.