“And I will give you the keys of the kingdom of heaven, and whatever you bind on earth will be bound in heaven, and whatever you loose on earth will be loosed in heaven.” – Matthew 16:19
Bible Verses About Binding The Enemy
Genesis 18:20 – God observes the wickedness of man and is prepared to act.
“Then the LORD said, ‘The outcry against Sodom and Gomorrah is indeed great, and their sin is exceedingly grave.'” – Genesis 18:20
Exodus 23:22 – Obedience to God leads to His protection against the enemy.
“But if you truly listen to His voice and do all that I say, then I will be an enemy to your enemies and a foe to your foes.” – Exodus 23:22
Job 5:12 – God thwarts the plans of the crafty.
“He frustrates the plans of the crafty, so that their hands cannot attain success.” – Job 5:12
Psalms 91:3 – God promises deliverance from the snare of the enemy.
“For it is He who delivers you from the snare of the trapper and from the deadly pestilence.” – Psalms 91:3
Psalms 144:1 – God trains us to overcome the enemy.
“Blessed be the Lord, my rock, who trains my hands for war, and my fingers for battle.” – Psalms 144:1
Isaiah 54:17 – No weapon formed against you shall prosper.
“No weapon that is formed against you will prosper; and every tongue that accuses you in judgment you will condemn. This is the heritage of the servants of the LORD, and their vindication is from Me,” declares the LORD.” – Isaiah 54:17
Matthew 12:29 – Binding the strong man before plundering.
“Or how can someone enter a strong man’s house and plunder his goods, unless he first binds the strong man? Then indeed he may plunder his house.” – Matthew 12:29
Mark 16:17 – Signs that follow those who believe.
“And these signs will accompany those who believe: in My name, they will cast out demons; they will speak in new tongues;” – Mark 16:17
Luke 10:19 – Authority over all the power of the enemy.
“Behold, I have given you authority to tread on serpents and scorpions, and over all the power of the enemy, and nothing shall hurt you.” – Luke 10:19
Romans 16:20 – God will crush Satan under your feet.
“The God of peace will soon crush Satan under your feet. The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you.” – Romans 16:20
1 Corinthians 15:57 – Victory through our Lord Jesus Christ.
“But thanks be to God, who gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ.” – 1 Corinthians 15:57
2 Corinthians 10:4 – Weapons of warfare are not of the flesh.
“For the weapons of our warfare are not of the flesh but have divine power to destroy strongholds.” – 2 Corinthians 10:4
Ephesians 6:12 – Struggles against spiritual forces of evil.
“For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the cosmic powers over this present darkness, against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly places.” – Ephesians 6:12
Ephesians 6:13 – Put on the whole armor of God.
“Therefore take up the whole armor of God, that you may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand firm.” – Ephesians 6:13
1 John 4:4 – Greater is He that is in you.
“Little children, you are from God and have overcome them, for he who is in you is greater than he who is in the world.” – 1 John 4:4
Revelation 12:11 – Overcoming by the blood of the Lamb.
“And they have conquered him by the blood of the Lamb and by the word of their testimony, for they loved not their lives even unto death.” – Revelation 12:11
Isaiah 59:19 – The Spirit of the Lord will come like a flood.
“So shall they fear the name of the LORD from the west, and His glory from the rising of the sun. When the enemy comes in like a flood, the Spirit of the LORD will lift up a standard against him.” – Isaiah 59:19
James 4:7 – Submit to God and resist the devil.
“Submit yourselves therefore to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you.” – James 4:7
1 Peter 5:8 – Be sober and vigilant, the enemy prowls.
“Be sober-minded; be watchful. Your adversary the devil prowls around like a roaring lion, seeking someone to devour.” – 1 Peter 5:8
Proverbs 21:31 – The horse is made ready for the day of battle.
“The horse is made ready for the day of battle, but victory belongs to the LORD.” – Proverbs 21:31
Philippians 4:13 – You can do all things through Christ.
“I can do all things through him who strengthens me.” – Philippians 4:13
Colossians 2:15 – Disarming the rulers and authorities.
“He disarmed the rulers and authorities and put them to open shame, by triumphing over them in him.” – Colossians 2:15
Hebrews 2:14 – Jesus shared in our humanity to destroy the enemy.
“Since therefore the children share in flesh and blood, he himself likewise partook of the same things, that through death he might destroy the one who has the power of death, that is, the devil.” – Hebrews 2:14
John 10:10 – The enemy comes to steal, kill, and destroy.
“The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy. I came that they may have life and have it abundantly.” – John 10:10
Final Thoughts
When we face challenges, it’s comforting to know that the Bible provides powerful verses about binding the enemy and confronting spiritual battles. We’re encouraged to lean on God’s promises and the authority He has given us. Together, we can resist evil and stand firm in our faith, remaining vigilant and trusting in the power of His Word. We have the ultimate assurance that we are never alone in our struggles.
As we journey through life, we can explore many topics that reveal God’s promises and wisdom. If you’re curious about the power of faith and how it works in our lives, consider reading more about temptation, or if you’re looking for comfort during hardships, healing prayers can be a source of strength. We can encourage one another by diving deeper into God’s teachings.