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Evil Spirits
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Behold, I have given you authority to tread upon serpents and scorpions, and over all the power of the enemy: and nothing shall in any wise hurt you.
Beloved, believe not every spirit, but prove the spirits, whether they are of God; because many false prophets are gone out into the world.
Finally, be strong in the Lord, and in the strength of his might. — read the full passage →
And no marvel; for even Satan fashioneth himself into an angel of light.
Be not overcome of evil, but overcome evil with good.
he that doeth sin is of the devil; for the devil sinneth from the beginning. To this end was the Son of God manifested, that he might destroy the works of the devil.
Beloved, believe not every spirit, but prove the spirits, whether they are of God; because many false prophets are gone out into the world. — read the full passage →
He that dwelleth in the secret place of the Most High Shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty. — read the full passage →
And the seventy returned with joy, saying, Lord, even the demons are subject unto us in thy name.
The thief cometh not, but that he may steal, and kill, and destroy: I came that they may have life, and may have it abundantly.
Ye shall not make any cuttings in your flesh for the dead, nor print any marks upon you: I am Jehovah.
But the Lord is faithful, who shall establish you, and guard you from the evil one.
And the great dragon was cast down, the old serpent, he that is called the Devil and Satan, the deceiver of the whole world; he was cast down to the earth, and his angels were cast down with him.
For our wrestling is not against flesh and blood, but against the principalities, against the powers, against the world-rulers of this darkness, against the spiritual hosts of wickedness in the heavenly places.
The fear of Jehovahtendethto life; And hethat hath itshall abide satisfied; He shall not be visited with evil.
And angels that kept not their own principality, but left their proper habitation, he hath kept in everlasting bonds under darkness unto the judgment of the great day.
Then said he unto me, Fear not, Daniel; for from the first day that thou didst set thy heart to understand, and to humble thyself before thy God, thy words were heard: and I am come for thy words’ sake.
And they go into Capernaum; and straightway on the sabbath day he entered into the synagogue and taught. — read the full passage →
Be subject therefore unto God; but resist the devil, and he will flee from you.
But the unclean spirit, when he is gone out of the man, passeth through waterless places, seeking rest, and findeth it not. — read the full passage →
Take heed that ye do not your righteousness before men, to be seen of them: else ye have no reward with your Father who is in heaven. — read the full passage →
But the Spirit saith expressly, that in later times some shall fall away from the faith, giving heed to seducing spirits and doctrines of demons,
Now the Spirit of Jehovah departed from Saul, and an evil spirit from Jehovah troubled him.
Or know ye not that your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit which is in you, which ye have from God? and ye are not your own;
Ye are of God, my little children, and have overcome them: because greater is he that is in you than he that is in the world.
And when they shall say unto you, Seek unto them that have familiar spirits and unto the wizards, that chirp and that mutter: should not a people seek unto their God? on behalf of the living should they seek unto the dead? — read the full passage →
Put on the whole armor of God, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil.
Be sober, be watchful: your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walketh about, seeking whom he may devour:
For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth on him should not perish, but have eternal life.
If we confess our sins, he is faithful and righteous to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.
Since then the children are sharers in flesh and blood, he also himself in like manner partook of the same; that through death he might bring to nought him that had the power of death, that is, the devil;
For God gave us not a spirit of fearfulness; but of power and love and discipline.
Then was brought unto him one possessed with a demon, blind and dumb: and he healed him, insomuch that the dumb man spake and saw.
But the unclean spirit, when he is gone out of the man, passeth through waterless places, seeking rest, and findeth it not. — read the full passage →
But seek ye first his kingdom, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you.
Then he answered and spake unto me, saying, This is the word of Jehovah unto Zerubbabel, saying, Not by might, nor by power, but by my Spirit, saith Jehovah of hosts.
Is not my word like fire? saith Jehovah; and like a hammer that breaketh the rock in pieces?
Then goeth he, and taketh to him seven other spirits more evil than himself; and they enter in and dwell there: and the last state of that man becometh worse than the first.
Turn ye not unto them that have familiar spirits, nor unto the wizards; seek them not out, to be defiled by them: I am Jehovah your God.
The Lord will deliver me from every evil work, and will save me unto his heavenly kingdom: to whom be the glory for ever and ever. Amen.
But though we, or an angel from heaven, should preach unto you any gospel other than that which we preached unto you, let him be anathema.
Jehovah is my shepherd; I shall not want. — read the full passage →
Put on the whole armor of God, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil. — read the full passage →
And he called unto him his twelve disciples, and gave them authority over unclean spirits, to cast them out, and to heal all manner of disease and all manner of sickness.
Are they not all ministering spirits, sent forth to do service for the sake of them that shall inherit salvation?
I can do all things in him that strengtheneth me.
And no marvel; for even Satan fashioneth himself into an angel of light. — read the full passage →
Finally, be strong in the Lord, and in the strength of his might. — read the full passage →
and certain women who had been healed of evil spirits and infirmities: Mary that was called Magdalene, from whom seven demons had gone out,
Then goeth he, and taketh with himself seven other spirits more evil than himself, and they enter in and dwell there: and the last state of that man becometh worse than the first. Even so shall it be also unto this evil generation.
Now when he was risen early on the first day of the week, he appeared first to Mary Magdalene, from whom he had cast out seven demons.
And we know that to them that love God all things work together for good, even to them that are called according to his purpose.
But certain also of the strolling Jews, exorcists, took upon them to name over them that had the evil spirits the name of the Lord Jesus, saying, I adjure you by Jesus whom Paul preacheth. — read the full passage →
And the devil that deceived them was cast into the lake of fire and brimstone, where are also the beast and the false prophet; and they shall be tormented day and night for ever and ever.
The Revelation of Jesus Christ, which God gave him to show unto his servants, even the things which must shortly come to pass: and he sent and signified it by his angel unto his servant John;
And they came to the other side of the sea, into the country of the Gerasenes. — read the full passage →
having despoiled the principalities and the powers, he made a show of them openly, triumphing over them in it.
What then shall we say to these things? If Godisfor us, whoisagainst us?
But the unclean spirit, when he is gone out of the man, passeth through waterless places, seeking rest, and findeth it not.
Fret not thyself because of evil-doers, Neither be thou envious against them that work unrighteousness. — read the full passage →
For our wrestling is not against flesh and blood, but against the principalities, against the powers, against the world-rulers of this darkness, against the spiritual hosts of wickedness in the heavenly places. — read the full passage →
And he said unto them, Go ye into all the world, and preach the gospel to the whole creation. — read the full passage →
No weapon that is formed against thee shall prosper; and every tongue that shall rise against thee in judgment thou shalt condemn. This is the heritage of the servants of Jehovah, and their righteousness which is of me, saith Jehovah.
but thanks be to God, who giveth us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ.
And there was war in heaven: Michael and his angelsgoing forthto war with the dragon; and the dragon warred and his angels; — read the full passage →
For if, after they have escaped the defilements of the world through the knowledge of the Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ, they are again entangled therein and overcome, the last state is become worse with them than the first.
And when they shall say unto you, Seek unto them that have familiar spirits and unto the wizards, that chirp and that mutter: should not a people seek unto their God? on behalf of the living should they seek unto the dead?
God is a Spirit: and they that worship him must worship in spirit and truth.
And straightway there was in their synagogue a man with an unclean spirit; and he cried out, — read the full passage →
Now faith is assurance ofthingshoped for, a conviction of things not seen.
And call ye on the name of your god, and I will call on the name of Jehovah; and the God that answereth by fire, let him be God. And all the people answered and said, It is well spoken. — read the full passage →
We know that whosoever is begotten of God sinneth not; but he that was begotten of God keepeth himself, and the evil one toucheth him not.
And when he was come to the other side into the country of the Gadarenes, there met him two possessed with demons, coming forth out of the tombs, exceeding fierce, so that no man could pass by that way. — read the full passage →
In that hour he cured many of diseases and plagues and evil spirits; and on many that were blind he bestowed sight.
Be subject therefore unto God; but resist the devil, and he will flee from you. — read the full passage →
Then shall he say also unto them on the left hand, Depart from me, ye cursed, into the eternal fire which is prepared for the devil and his angels:
And the demons besought him, saying, If thou cast us out, send us away into the herd of swine.
neither give place to the devil.
For as touching those who were once enlightened and tasted of the heavenly gift, and were made partakers of the Holy Spirit, — read the full passage →
Have not I commanded thee? Be strong and of good courage; be not affrighted, neither be thou dismayed: for Jehovah thy God is with thee whithersoever thou goest.
Let God arise, let his enemies be scattered; Let them also that hate him flee before him. — read the full passage →
And the unclean spirits, whensoever they beheld him, fell down before him, and cried, saying, Thou art the Son of God.
And he calleth unto him the twelve, and began to send them forth by two and two; and he gave them authority over the unclean spirits;
For if we sin wilfully after that we have received the knowledge of the truth, there remaineth no more a sacrifice for sins, — read the full passage →
For I would have you know how greatly I strive for you, and for them at Laodicea, and for as many as have not seen my face in the flesh; — read the full passage →
And Jesus asked him, What is thy name? And he said, Legion; for many demons were entered into him.
Preserve me, O God; for in thee do I take refuge. — read the full passage →
Why standest thou afar off, O Jehovah? Why hidest thou thyself in times of trouble? — read the full passage →
For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth on him should not perish, but have eternal life. — read the full passage →
So shall they fear the name of Jehovah from the west, and his glory from the rising of the sun; for he will come as a rushing stream, which the breath of Jehovah driveth.
Blessed be Jehovah my rock, Who teacheth my hands to war, Andmy fingers to fight:
And the brethren immediately sent away Paul and Silas by night unto Beroea: who when they were come thither went into the synagogue of the Jews. — read the full passage →
For I am persuaded, that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor principalities, nor things present, nor things to come, nor powers, — read the full passage →
For he will give his angels charge over thee, To keep thee in all thy ways.
Ye are of your father the devil, and the lusts of your father it is your will to do. He was a murderer from the beginning, and standeth not in the truth, because there is no truth in him. When he speaketh a lie, he speaketh of his own: for he is a liar, and the father thereof.
Be sober, be watchful: your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walketh about, seeking whom he may devour: — read the full passage →
or a charmer, or a consulter with a familiar spirit, or a wizard, or a necromancer.
And he answering said, Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy strength, and with all thy mind; and thy neighbor as thyself.
And it came to pass soon afterwards, that he went about through cities and villages, preaching and bringing the good tidings of the kingdom of God, and with him the twelve, — read the full passage →
And when the day of Pentecost was now come, they were all together in one place. — read the full passage →
Topical index adapted from OpenBible.info (CC BY 4.0). Verse text: ASV.