Topic

War

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Ecclesiastes 3:8

a time to love, and a time to hate; a time for war, and a time for peace.

Matthew 24:6

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.

James 4:1–2

Where do wars and fightings among you come from? Don’t they come from your pleasures that war in your members? — read the full passage →

Jeremiah 51:20

You are my battle ax and weapons of war: and with you will I break in pieces the nations; and with you will I destroy kingdoms;

Matthew 5:9

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

Isaiah 2:4

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.

Exodus 15:3

Yahweh is a man of war. Yahweh is his name.

Ephesians 6:12

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.

Deuteronomy 20:1–4

When you go out to battle against your enemies, and see horses, chariots, and a people more than you, you shall not be afraid of them; for Yahweh your God is with you, who brought you up out of the land of Egypt. — read the full passage →

Romans 7:21–25

I find then the law, that, to me, while I desire to do good, evil is present. — read the full passage →

Romans 12:18

If it is possible, as much as it is up to you, be at peace with all men.

Proverbs 21:31

The horse is prepared for the day of battle; but victory is with Yahweh.

Psalms 144:1–2

Blessed be Yahweh, my rock, who teaches my hands to war, and my fingers to battle: — read the full passage →

Ephesians 6:11

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

Romans 13:4

for he is a servant of God to you for good. But if you do that which is evil, be afraid, for he doesn’t bear the sword in vain; for he is a servant of God, an avenger for wrath to him who does evil.

Psalms 144:1

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

2 Corinthians 10:4

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

Matthew 10:34

“Don’t think that I came to send peace on the earth. I didn’t come to send peace, but a sword.

Joel 3:9–10

Proclaim this among the nations: “Prepare for war! Stir up the mighty men. Let all the warriors draw near. Let them come up. — read the full passage →

1 Timothy 2:1–2

I exhort therefore, first of all, that petitions, prayers, intercessions, and givings of thanks, be made for all men: — read the full passage →

Proverbs 21:15

It is joy to the righteous to do justice; but it is a destruction to the workers of iniquity.

Psalms 46:9

He makes wars cease to the end of the earth. He breaks the bow, and shatters the spear. He burns the chariots in the fire.

Isaiah 25:8

He has swallowed up death forever! The Lord Yahweh will wipe away tears from off all faces. He will take the reproach of his people away from off all the earth, for Yahweh has spoken it.

Matthew 24:6–7

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. — read the full passage →

Romans 12:19

Don’t seek revenge yourselves, beloved, but give place to God’s wrath. For it is written, “Vengeance belongs to me; I will repay, says the Lord.”

2 Chronicles 20:15

and he said, “Listen, all Judah, and you inhabitants of Jerusalem, and you king Jehoshaphat. Thus says Yahweh to you, ‘Don’t be afraid, neither be dismayed by reason of this great multitude; for the battle is not yours, but God’s.

2 Corinthians 10:3–4

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

Revelation 12:7

There was war in the sky. Michael and his angels made war on the dragon. The dragon and his angels made war.

Matthew 26:52

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

Matthew 10:28

Don’t be afraid of those who kill the body, but are not able to kill the soul. Rather, fear him who is able to destroy both soul and body in Gehenna.

Proverbs 20:18

Plans are established by advice; by wise guidance you wage war!

Isaiah 19:2

I will stir up the Egyptians against the Egyptians, and they will fight everyone against his brother, and everyone against his neighbor; city against city, and kingdom against kingdom.

Exodus 20:13

“You shall not murder.

1 Timothy 6:12

Fight the good fight of faith. Lay hold of the eternal life to which you were called, and you confessed the good confession in the sight of many witnesses.

Romans 8:37

No, in all these things, we are more than conquerors through him who loved us.

Revelation 19:11–16

I saw the heaven opened, and behold, a white horse, and he who sat on it is called Faithful and True. In righteousness he judges and makes war. — read the full passage →

Romans 13:1–5

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 →

John 18:36

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.”

Revelation 12:7–11

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 →

Zechariah 10:5

They shall be as mighty men, treading down muddy streets in the battle; and they shall fight, because Yahweh is with them; and the riders on horses will be confounded.

Joel 3:9

Proclaim this among the nations: “Prepare for war! Stir up the mighty men. Let all the warriors draw near. Let them come up.

Psalms 68:30

Rebuke the wild animal of the reeds, the multitude of the bulls, with the calves of the peoples. Being humbled, may it bring bars of silver. Scatter the nations that delight in war.

Deuteronomy 20:1

When you go out to battle against your enemies, and see horses, chariots, and a people more than you, you shall not be afraid of them; for Yahweh your God is with you, who brought you up out of the land of Egypt.

Romans 13:1–7

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 →

Luke 22:36

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.

Proverbs 24:6

for by wise guidance you wage your war; and victory is in many advisors.

Deuteronomy 20:4

for Yahweh your God is he who goes with you, to fight for you against your enemies, to save you.”

Micah 7:8

Don’t rejoice against me, my enemy. When I fall, I will arise. When I sit in darkness, Yahweh will be a light to me.

Luke 14:31

Or what king, as he goes to encounter another king in war, will not sit down first and consider whether he is able with ten thousand to meet him who comes against him with twenty thousand?

John 14:27

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.

James 4:1

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

1 Timothy 1:18

This instruction I commit to you, my child Timothy, according to the prophecies which led the way to you, that by them you may wage the good warfare;

1 Corinthians 15:55

“Death, where is your sting? Hades, where is your victory?”

Romans 13:1–4

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 →

James 4:7

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

Matthew 8:5–10

When he came into Capernaum, a centurion came to him, asking him, — read the full passage →

Matthew 5:38–45

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

Matthew 26:52–53

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

2 Corinthians 10:3–5

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

John 16:33

I have told you these things, that in me you may have peace. In the world you have oppression; but cheer up! I have overcome the world.”

Matthew 10:36

A man’s foes will be those of his own household.

Deuteronomy 20:8

The officers shall speak further to the people, and they shall say, “What man is there who is fearful and faint-hearted? Let him go and return to his house, lest his brother’s heart melt as his heart.”

Exodus 17:16

He said, “Yah has sworn: ‘Yahweh will have war with Amalek from generation to generation.’”

Revelation 12:11

They overcame him because of the Lamb’s blood, and because of the word of their testimony. They didn’t love their life, even to death.

Ephesians 6:14

Stand therefore, having the utility belt of truth buckled around your waist, and having put on the breastplate of righteousness,

John 10:10

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

2 Timothy 2:4

No soldier on duty entangles himself in the affairs of life, that he may please him who enrolled him as a soldier.

Romans 13:1–14

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 →

Romans 3:10–18

As it is written, “There is no one righteous; no, not one. — read the full passage →

1 Chronicles 16:11

Seek Yahweh and his strength. Seek his face forever more.

Joshua 1:9

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.”

Jude 1:19

These are they who cause divisions, and are sensual, not having the Spirit.

2 Timothy 2:3

You therefore must endure hardship, as a good soldier of Christ Jesus.

Philippians 4:6–7

In nothing be anxious, but in everything, by prayer and petition with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God. — read the full passage →

Revelation 6:4

Another came out, a red horse. To him who sat on it was given power to take peace from the earth, and that they should kill one another. There was given to him a great sword.

Luke 12:51

Do you think that I have come to give peace in the earth? I tell you, no, but rather division.

Matthew 5:44

But I tell you, love your enemies, bless those who curse you, do good to those who hate you, and pray for those who mistreat you and persecute you,

Jeremiah 29:11

For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, says Yahweh, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you hope and a future.

Psalms 18:39

For you have armed me with strength to the battle. You have subdued under me those who rose up against me.

1 Peter 2:11

Beloved, I beg you as foreigners and pilgrims, to abstain from fleshly lusts, which war against the soul;

Jeremiah 46:16

He made many to stumble, yes, they fell one on another: and they said, Arise, and let us go again to our own people, and to the land of our birth, from the oppressing sword.

Isaiah 41:10

Don’t you be afraid, for I am with you. Don’t be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you. Yes, I will help you. Yes, I will uphold you with the right hand of my righteousness.

Revelation 21:7

He who overcomes, I will give him these things. I will be his God, and he will be my son.

Revelation 3:21

He who overcomes, I will give to him to sit down with me on my throne, as I also overcame, and sat down with my Father on his throne.

Revelation 16:14

for they are spirits of demons, performing signs; which go out to the kings of the whole inhabited earth, to gather them together for the war of that great day of God, the Almighty.

Luke 3:14

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.”

Matthew 24:36

But no one knows of that day and hour, not even the angels of heaven,but my Father only.

2 Chronicles 24:24

For the army of the Syrians came with a small company of men; and Yahweh delivered a very great army into their hand, because they had forsaken Yahweh, the God of their fathers. So they executed judgment on Joash.

1 Samuel 30:8

David inquired of Yahweh, saying, “If I pursue after this troop, shall I overtake them?” He answered him, “Pursue; for you shall surely overtake them, and shall without fail recover all.”

Judges 7:9

That same night, Yahweh said to him, “Arise, go down into the camp; for I have delivered it into your hand.

1 Corinthians 15:57

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

Deuteronomy 20:5

The officers shall speak to the people, saying, “What man is there who has built a new house, and has not dedicated it? Let him go and return to his house, lest he die in the battle, and another man dedicate it.

2 Corinthians 10:5

throwing down imaginations and every high thing that is exalted against the knowledge of God, and bringing every thought into captivity to the obedience of Christ;

Matthew 25:1–46

“Then the Kingdom of Heaven will be like ten virgins, who took their lamps, and went out to meet the bridegroom. — read the full passage →

1 Samuel 17:47

and that all this assembly may know that Yahweh doesn’t save with sword and spear: for the battle is Yahweh’s, and he will give you into our hand.”

James 4:2

You lust, and don’t have. You kill, covet, and can’t obtain. You fight and make war. You don’t have, because you don’t ask.

Hebrews 11:33–37

who, through faith subdued kingdoms, worked out righteousness, obtained promises, stopped the mouths of lions, — read the full passage →

2 Timothy 4:18

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.

Revelation 2:11

He who has an ear, let him hear what the Spirit says to the assemblies. He who overcomes won’t be harmed by the second death.

2 Corinthians 7:5

For even when we had come into Macedonia, our flesh had no relief, but we were afflicted on every side. Fightings were outside. Fear was inside.

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