“For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this age, against spiritual hosts of wickedness in the heavenly places.” – Ephesians 6:12
Bible Verses About Fighting
Isaiah 54:17 – No weapon formed against you shall prosper.
“No weapon forged against you will prevail, and you will refute every tongue that accuses you.” – Isaiah 54:17
2 Timothy 4:7 – I have fought the good fight, finished the race.
“I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith.” – 2 Timothy 4:7
Philippians 4:13 – I can do all things through Christ.
“I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.” – Philippians 4:13
1 Corinthians 9:26 – I do not fight as one who beats the air.
“Therefore I do not run like someone running aimlessly; I do not fight like a boxer beating the air.” – 1 Corinthians 9:26
Exodus 15:3 – The Lord is a warrior; the Lord is His name.
“The LORD is a warrior; the LORD is his name.” – Exodus 15:3
James 4:7 – Submit to God, resist the devil.
“Submit yourselves, then, to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you.” – James 4:7
Romans 12:19 – Vengeance is mine, says the Lord.
“Do not take revenge, my dear friends, but leave room for God’s wrath, for it is written: ‘It is mine to avenge; I will repay,’ says the Lord.” – Romans 12:19
Proverbs 25:28 – A man without self-control is like a city broken into and left without walls.
“Like a city whose walls are broken through is a person who lacks self-control.” – Proverbs 25:28
Ephesians 6:10 – Be strong in the Lord and in His mighty power.
“Finally, be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power.” – Ephesians 6:10
Matthew 5:39 – Turn the other cheek.
“But I tell you, do not resist an evil person. If anyone slaps you on the right cheek, turn to them the other cheek also.” – Matthew 5:39
Hebrews 12:1 – Run with perseverance the race marked out for us.
“Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles. And let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us.” – Hebrews 12:1
1 Peter 5:8 – Be alert and of sober mind. Your enemy the devil prowls.
“Be alert and of sober mind. Your enemy the devil prowls around like a roaring lion looking for someone to devour.” – 1 Peter 5:8
Psalm 144:1 – Blessed be the Lord, my rock, who trains my hands for war.
“Praise be to the Lord my Rock, who trains my hands for war, my fingers for battle.” – Psalm 144:1
Isaiah 40:31 – They who wait for the Lord shall renew their strength.
“But those who hope in the LORD will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint.” – Isaiah 40:31
2 Chronicles 20:15 – Do not be afraid or discouraged because of this vast army.
“He said: ‘Listen, King Jehoshaphat and all who live in Judah and Jerusalem! This is what the LORD says to you: Do not be afraid or discouraged because of this vast army. For the battle is not yours, but God’s.'” – 2 Chronicles 20:15
Revelation 12:11 – They overcame him by the blood of the Lamb.
“They triumphed over him by the blood of the Lamb and by the word of their testimony; they did not love their lives so much as to shrink from death.” – Revelation 12:11
Matthew 11:12 – The kingdom of heaven has been forcefully advancing.
“From the days of John the Baptist until now, the kingdom of heaven has been subject to violence, and violent people have been raiding it.” – Matthew 11:12
1 John 4:4 – Greater is He who is in you than he who is in the world.
“You, dear children, are from God and have overcome them, because the one who is in you is greater than the one who is in the world.” – 1 John 4:4
1 Timothy 6:12 – Fight the good fight of faith.
“Fight the good fight of the faith. Take hold of the eternal life to which you were called when you made the good confession in the presence of many witnesses.” – 1 Timothy 6:12
Galatians 5:17 – The flesh desires what is contrary to the Spirit.
“For the flesh desires what is contrary to the Spirit, and the Spirit what is contrary to the flesh.” – Galatians 5:17
Psalm 18:34 – He trains my hands for battle; my arms can bend a bow of bronze.
“He trains my hands for battle; my arms can bend a bow of bronze.” – Psalm 18:34
Proverbs 20:18 – Plans are established by counsel.
“Plans are established by counsel; by wise counsel wage war.” – Proverbs 20:18
Matthew 5:44 – Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you.
“But I tell you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you.” – Matthew 5:44
Colossians 3:2 – Set your mind on things that are above.
“Set your minds on things that are above, not on things that are on earth.” – Colossians 3:2
Proverbs 3:5-6 – Trust in the Lord with all your heart.
“Trust in the LORD with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight.” – Proverbs 3:5-6
Nehemiah 4:14 – Fight for your brothers, your sons, your daughters, your wives, and your homes.
“After I looked things over, I stood up and said to the nobles, the officials, and the rest of the people: ‘Don’t be afraid of them. Remember the Lord, who is great and awesome, and fight for your families, your sons and your daughters, your wives and your homes.'” – Nehemiah 4:14
Micah 7:8 – Do not rejoice over me, my enemy; when I fall, I will rise.
“Do not gloat over me, my enemy! Though I have fallen, I will rise. Though I sit in darkness, the LORD will be my light.” – Micah 7:8
Luke 22:36 – He who has no sword, let him sell his coat and buy one.
“He said to them, ‘But now if you have a purse, take it, and also a bag; and if you don’t have a sword, sell your cloak and buy one.'” – Luke 22:36
2 Corinthians 10:4 – The weapons we fight with are not the weapons of the world.
“The weapons we fight with are not the weapons of the world. On the contrary, they have divine power to demolish strongholds.” – 2 Corinthians 10:4
Final Thoughts
Fighting is a part of life, whether it’s physical or spiritual. We often find ourselves battling with our own challenges and the forces around us. God warns us about the true nature of our struggles. It’s not necessarily against people but against the spirits and forces that oppose good. When we feel overwhelmed, the scriptures remind us to lean on Him and acknowledge our strength lies in the Lord. By keeping our faith and focusing on what’s important, we can rise above our battles. Let’s always remember to approach conflicts with love and faith, knowing that God fights for us.
If you’re interested in learning more about living a life of faith and victory, check out our other articles, such as Bible Verses About Success or Bible Verses About Unity. There’s always something new to explore that can uplift and encourage us in our journeys.