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100 Bible Verses About Self-Defense

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    Luke 10:30-37

    30 And Jesus answering said, A certain man went down from Jerusalem to Jericho, and fell among thieves, which stripped him of his raiment, and wounded him, and departed, leaving him half dead.31 And by chance there came down a certain priest that way: and when he saw him, he passed by on the other side.32 And likewise a Levite, when he was at the place, came and looked on him, and passed by on the other side.33 But a certain Samaritan, as he journeyed, came where he was: and when he saw him, he had compassion on him,34 And went to him, and bound up his wounds, pouring in oil and wine, and set him on his own beast, and brought him to an inn, and took care of him.35 And on the morrow when he departed, he took out two pence, and gave them to the host, and said unto him, Take care of him; and whatsoever thou spendest more, when I come again, I will repay thee.36 Which now of these three, thinkest thou, was neighbour unto him that fell among the thieves?37 And he said, He that shewed mercy on him. Then said Jesus unto him, Go, and do thou likewise.”

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    John 14:26

    26 But the Comforter, which is the Holy Ghost, whom the Father will send in my name, he shall teach you all things, and bring all things to your remembrance, whatsoever I have said unto you.”

    Related Themes: Holy Spirit Education Learning Guidance Memory

    John 14:15

    15 If ye love me, keep my commandments.”

    Related Themes: Holy Spirit Love Obedience Attitude Lust

    1 Samuel 8:11

    11 And he said, This will be the manner of the king that shall reign over you: He will take your sons, and appoint them for himself, for his chariots, and to be his horsemen; and some shall run before his chariots.”

    Related Themes: Gold

    1 Samuel 13:19-20

    19 Now there was no smith found throughout all the land of Israel: for the Philistines said, Lest the Hebrews make them swords or spears:20 But all the Israelites went down to the Philistines, to sharpen every man his share, and his coulter, and his axe, and his mattock.”

    2 Chronicles 17:10

    10 And the fear of the LORD fell upon all the kingdoms of the lands that were round about Judah, so that they made no war against Jehoshaphat.”

    Malachi 3:6

    6 For I am the LORD, I change not; therefore ye sons of Jacob are not consumed.”

    Related Themes: Change Confusion Rebuilding

    Matthew 5:19

    19 Whosoever therefore shall break one of these least commandments, and shall teach men so, he shall be called the least in the kingdom of heaven: but whosoever shall do and teach them, the same shall be called great in the kingdom of heaven.”

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    Matthew 4:7

    7 Jesus said unto him, It is written again, Thou shalt not tempt the Lord thy God.”

    Related Themes: Repentance Rebellion

    Romans 8:28

    28 And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose.”

    Related Themes: Suffering Frustration Sovereignty Complaining Life

    Nehemiah 4:14

    14 And I looked, and rose up, and said unto the nobles, and to the rulers, and to the rest of the people, Be not ye afraid of them: remember the Lord, which is great and terrible, and fight for your brethren, your sons, and your daughters, your wives, and your houses.”

    John 14:6

    6 Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me.”

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    Ephesians 6:12

    12 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.”

    Related Themes: Self-Control Satan Evil Strongholds Flesh

    Matthew 5:21-22

    21 Ye have heard that it was said by them of old time, Thou shalt not kill; and whosoever shall kill shall be in danger of the judgment:22 But I say unto you, That whosoever is angry with his brother without a cause shall be in danger of the judgment: and whosoever shall say to his brother, Raca, shall be in danger of the council: but whosoever shall say, Thou fool, shall be in danger of hell fire.”

    Related Themes: Killing Murder Killing Abuse Murder

    John 18:10-11

    10 Then Simon Peter having a sword drew it, and smote the high priest’s servant, and cut off his right ear. The servant’s name was Malchus.11 Then said Jesus unto Peter, Put up thy sword into the sheath: the cup which my Father hath given me, shall I not drink it?”

    Related Themes: Vindictiveness

    John 3:16-17

    16 For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.17 For God sent not his Son into the world to condemn the world; but that the world through him might be saved.”

    Related Themes: Trespassing Life Love Money Omnipotence

    Psalm 44:6-7

    6 For I will not trust in my bow, neither shall my sword save me.7 But thou hast saved us from our enemies, and hast put them to shame that hated us.”

    Related Themes: Frustration

    Nehemiah 4:13

    13 Therefore set I in the lower places behind the wall, and on the higher places, I even set the people after their families with their swords, their spears, and their bows.”

    Mark 3:27

    27 No man can enter into a strong man’s house, and spoil his goods, except he will first bind the strong man; and then he will spoil his house.”

    Related Themes: Omnipotence

    Matthew 5:4

    4 Blessed are they that mourn: for they shall be comforted.”

    Related Themes: Mourning Murder Comfort Death Grief

    Revelation 1:1

    1 The Revelation of Jesus Christ, which God gave unto him, to shew unto his servants things which must shortly come to pass; and he sent and signified it by his angel unto his servant John:”

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    Luke 10:5

    5 And into whatsoever house ye enter, first say, Peace be to this house.”

    Romans 12:17

    17 Recompense to no man evil for evil. Provide things honest in the sight of all men.”

    Related Themes: Bitterness Revenge Arguing Persecution Reputation

    1 Samuel 13:19-22

    19 Now there was no smith found throughout all the land of Israel: for the Philistines said, Lest the Hebrews make them swords or spears:20 But all the Israelites went down to the Philistines, to sharpen every man his share, and his coulter, and his axe, and his mattock.21 Yet they had a file for the mattocks, and for the coulters, and for the forks, and for the axes, and to sharpen the goads.22 So it came to pass in the day of battle, that there was neither sword nor spear found in the hand of any of the people that were with Saul and Jonathan: but with Saul and with Jonathan his son was there found.”

    1 Samuel 13:22-23

    22 So it came to pass in the day of battle, that there was neither sword nor spear found in the hand of any of the people that were with Saul and Jonathan: but with Saul and with Jonathan his son was there found.23 And the garrison of the Philistines went out to the passage of Michmash.”

    Numbers 1:3

    3 From twenty years old and upward, all that are able to go forth to war in Israel: thou and Aaron shall number them by their armies.”

    Luke 22:38

    38 And they said, Lord, behold, here are two swords. And he said unto them, It is enough.”

    Matthew 5:38-42

    38 Ye have heard that it hath been said, An eye for an eye, and a tooth for a tooth:39 But I say unto you, That ye resist not evil: but whosoever shall smite thee on thy right cheek, turn to him the other also.40 And if any man will sue thee at the law, and take away thy coat, let him have thy cloke also.41 And whosoever shall compel thee to go a mile, go with him twain.42 Give to him that asketh thee, and from him that would borrow of thee turn not thou away.”

    Related Themes: Revenge Trespassing Bullying Justice Retribution

    Deuteronomy 5:17

    17 Thou shalt not kill.”

    Related Themes: Killing Murder

    Luke 3:14

    14 And the soldiers likewise demanded of him, saying, And what shall we do? And he said unto them, Do violence to no man, neither accuse any falsely; and be content with your wages.”

    Related Themes: Money Finances Discontent

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