Evil Spirits

Behold, I give you authority to tread on serpents and scorpions, and over all the power of the enemy. Nothing will in any way hurt you.

Beloved, don’t believe every spirit, but test the spirits, whether they are of God, because many false prophets have gone out into the world.

Finally, be strong in the Lord, and in the strength of his might. — read the full passage →

And no wonder, for even Satan masquerades as an angel of light.

Don’t be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good.

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, that he might destroy the works of the devil.

Beloved, don’t believe every spirit, but test the spirits, whether they are of God, because many false prophets have gone out into the world. — read the full passage →

He who dwells in the secret place of the Most High will rest in the shadow of the Almighty. — read the full passage →

The seventy returned with joy, saying, “Lord, even the demons are subject to us in your name!”

The thief only comes to steal, kill, and destroy. I came that they may have life, and may have it abundantly.

“‘You shall not make any cuttings in your flesh for the dead, nor tattoo any marks on you. I am Yahweh.

But the Lord is faithful, who will establish you, and guard you from the evil one.

The great dragon was thrown down, the old serpent, he who is called the devil and Satan, the deceiver of the whole world. He was thrown down to the earth, and his angels were thrown down with him.

For our wrestling is not against flesh and blood, but against the principalities, against the powers, against the world’s rulers of the darkness of this age, and against the spiritual forces of wickedness in the heavenly places.

The fear of Yahweh leads to life, then contentment; he rests and will not be touched by trouble.

Angels who didn’t 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.

Then he said to me, Don’t be afraid, Daniel; for from the first day that you set your heart to understand, and to humble yourself before your God, your words were heard: and I have come for your words’ sake.

They went into Capernaum, and immediately on the Sabbath day he entered into the synagogue and taught. — read the full passage →

Be subject therefore to God. But resist the devil, and he will flee from you.

But the unclean spirit, when he is gone out of the man, passes through waterless places, seeking rest, and doesn’t find it. — read the full passage →

“Be careful that you don’t do your charitable giving before men, to be seen by them, or else you have no reward from your Father who is in heaven. — read the full passage →

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,

Now the Spirit of Yahweh departed from Saul, and an evil spirit from Yahweh troubled him.

Or don’t you know that your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit which is in you, which you have from God? You are not your own,

You are of God, little children, and have overcome them; because greater is he who is in you than he who is in the world.

When they tell you, “Consult with those who have familiar spirits and with the wizards, who chirp and who mutter:” shouldn’t a people consult with their God? Should they consult the dead on behalf of the living? — read the full passage →

Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil.

Be sober and self-controlled. Be watchful. Your adversary, the devil, walks around like a roaring lion, seeking whom he may devour.

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.

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

Since then the children have shared in flesh and blood, he also himself in the same way partook of the same, that through death he might bring to nothing him who had the power of death, that is, the devil,

For God didn’t give us a spirit of fear, but of power, love, and self-control.

Then one possessed by a demon, blind and mute, was brought to him and he healed him, so that the blind and mute man both spoke and saw.

But the unclean spirit, when he is gone out of the man, passes through waterless places, seeking rest, and doesn’t find it. — read the full passage →

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

Then he answered and spoke to me, saying, “This is Yahweh’s word to Zerubbabel, saying, ‘Not by might, nor by power, but by my Spirit,’ says Yahweh of Armies.

Isn’t my word like fire? says Yahweh; and like a hammer that breaks the rock in pieces?

Then he goes, and takes seven other spirits more evil than himself, and they enter in and dwell there. The last state of that man becomes worse than the first.”

“‘Don’t turn to those who are mediums, nor to the wizards. Don’t seek them out, to be defiled by them. I am Yahweh your God.

And the Lord will deliver me from every evil work, and will preserve me for his heavenly Kingdom; to whom be the glory forever and ever. Amen.

But even though we, or an angel from heaven, should preach to you any “good news” other than that which we preached to you, let him be cursed.

Yahweh is my shepherd: I shall lack nothing. — read the full passage →

Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil. — read the full passage →

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.

Aren’t they all serving spirits, sent out to do service for the sake of those who will inherit salvation?

I can do all things through Christ, who strengthens me.

And no wonder, for even Satan masquerades as 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 who was called Magdalene, from whom seven demons had gone out;

Then he goes, and takes with himself seven other spirits more evil than he is, and they enter in and dwell there. The last state of that man becomes worse than the first. Even so will it be also to this evil generation.”

Now when he had risen early on the first day of the week, he appeared first to Mary Magdalene, from whom he had cast out seven demons.

We know that all things work together for good for those who love God, to those who are called according to his purpose.

But some of the itinerant Jews, exorcists, took on themselves to invoke over those who had the evil spirits the name of the Lord Jesus, saying, “We adjure you by Jesus whom Paul preaches.” — read the full passage →

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.

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,

They came to the other side of the sea, into the country of the Gadarenes. — read the full passage →

having stripped the principalities and the powers, he made a show of them openly, triumphing over them in it.

What then shall we say about these things? If God is for us, who can be against us?

But the unclean spirit, when he is gone out of the man, passes through waterless places, seeking rest, and doesn’t find it.

Don’t fret because of evildoers, neither be envious against those who 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’s rulers of the darkness of this age, and against the spiritual forces of wickedness in the heavenly places. — read the full passage →

He said to them, “Go into all the world, and preach the Good News to the whole creation. — read the full passage →

No weapon that is formed against you will prevail; and you will condemn every tongue that rises against you in judgment. This is the heritage of the servants of Yahweh, and their righteousness which is of me,” says Yahweh.

But thanks be to God, who gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ.

There was war in the sky. Michael and his angels made war on the dragon. The dragon and his angels made war. — read the full passage →

For if, after they have escaped the defilement of the world through the knowledge of the Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, they are again entangled in it and overcome, the last state has become worse for them than the first.

When they tell you, “Consult with those who have familiar spirits and with the wizards, who chirp and who mutter:” shouldn’t a people consult with their God? Should they consult the dead on behalf of the living?

God is spirit, and those who worship him must worship in spirit and truth.”

Immediately there was in their synagogue a man with an unclean spirit, and he cried out, — read the full passage →

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

You call on the name of your god, and I will call on Yahweh’s name. The God who answers by fire, let him be God.” All the people answered, “It is well said.” — read the full passage →

We know that whoever is born of God doesn’t sin, but he who was born of God keeps himself, and the evil one doesn’t touch him.

When he came to the other side, into the country of the Gergesenes, two people possessed by demons met him there, coming out of the tombs, exceedingly fierce, so that nobody could pass that way. — read the full passage →

In that hour he cured many of diseases and plagues and evil spirits; and to many who were blind he gave sight.

Be subject therefore to God. But resist the devil, and he will flee from you. — read the full passage →

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 demons begged him, saying, “If you cast us out, permit us to go away into the herd of pigs.”

neither give place to the devil.

For concerning those who were once enlightened and tasted of the heavenly gift, and were made partakers of the Holy Spirit, — read the full passage →

Haven’t I commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Don’t be afraid, neither be dismayed: for Yahweh your God is with you wherever you go.”

Let God arise! Let his enemies be scattered! Let them who hate him also flee before him. — read the full passage →

The unclean spirits, whenever they saw him, fell down before him, and cried, “You are the Son of God!”

He called to himself the twelve, and began to send them out two by two; and he gave them authority over the unclean spirits.

For if we sin willfully after we have received the knowledge of the truth, there remains no more a sacrifice for sins, — read the full passage →

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 →

Jesus asked him, “What is your name?” He said, “Legion,” for many demons had entered into him.

Preserve me, God, for in you do I take refuge. — read the full passage →

Why do you stand far off, Yahweh? Why do you hide yourself in times of trouble? — 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 →

So shall they fear Yahweh’s name from the west, and his glory from the rising of the sun; for he will come as a rushing stream, which the breath of Yahweh drives.

Blessed be Yahweh, my rock, who teaches my hands to war, and my fingers to battle:

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 →

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 put his angels in charge of you, to guard you in all your ways.

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 doesn’t 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.

Be sober and self-controlled. Be watchful. Your adversary, the devil, walks around like a roaring lion, 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.

He answered, “You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, with all your strength, and with all your mind; and your neighbor as yourself.”

Soon afterwards, he went about through cities and villages, preaching and bringing the good news of the Kingdom of God. With him were the twelve, — read the full passage →

Now when the day of Pentecost had come, they were all with one accord in one place. — read the full passage →