Bible Verses About
Spiritual Warfare
On the unseen battle — and the armor and authority given to stand firm.
“Put on the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil.”
“For though we walk in the flesh, we do not war after the flesh:”
“For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places.”
“Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walketh about, seeking whom he may devour:”
“Submit yourselves therefore to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you.”
“He that dwelleth in the secret place of the most High shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty.”
“For whatsoever is born of God overcometh the world: and this is the victory that overcometh the world, even our faith.”
“Behold, I give unto you power to tread on serpents and scorpions, and over all the power of the enemy: and nothing shall by any means hurt you.”
“(For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal, but mighty through God to the pulling down of strong holds;)”
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Frequently asked
What does the Bible say about spiritual warfare?
Scripture speaks to spiritual warfare in passages such as Ephesians 6:11, 2 Corinthians 10:3, Ephesians 6:12. For example, Ephesians 6:11 says, “Put on the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil.”
What is a well-known Bible verse about spiritual warfare?
Ephesians 6:11 — “Put on the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil.”
Which Psalm is about spiritual warfare?
Psalms 91:1 — “He that dwelleth in the secret place of the most High shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty.”