Soldiers exemplify courage and sacrifice, traits celebrated in scripture. Here are verses that honor the bravery of soldiers and the spiritual parallels of the Christian journey as soldiers of Christ.
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Bible Verses About Soldiers
2 Timothy 2:3 – Enduring hardship like a soldier
“Join with me in suffering, like a good soldier of Christ Jesus.”
Ephesians 6:11 – Putting on the armor of God
“Put on the full armor of God, so that you can take your stand against the devil’s schemes.”
1 Timothy 1:18 – Fighting the good fight
“Timothy, my son, I give you this instruction in keeping with the prophecies once made about you, so that by following them you may fight the battle well.”
Philippians 1:27 – Standing firm in one spirit
“Whatever happens, conduct yourselves in a manner worthy of the gospel of Christ. Then, whether I come and see you or only hear about you in my absence, I will know that you stand firm in the one Spirit, striving together as one for the faith of the gospel.”
Hebrews 11:34 – Becoming mighty in battle
“…whose weakness was turned to strength; and who became powerful in battle and routed foreign armies.”
2 Corinthians 10:3 – Not fighting with worldly weapons
“For though we live in the world, we do not wage war as the world does.”
Matthew 5:9 – Peacemakers are blessed
“Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God.”
Romans 13:4 – The authority of a soldier
“For the one in authority is God’s servant for your good. But if you do wrong, be afraid, for rulers do not bear the sword for no reason. They are God’s servants, agents of wrath to bring punishment on the wrongdoer.”
Psalm 144:1 – God as our trainer
“Praise be to the Lord my Rock, who trains my hands for war, my fingers for battle.”
1 Peter 5:8 – Being alert like a soldier
“Be alert and of sober mind. Your enemy the devil prowls around like a roaring lion looking for someone to devour.”
Isaiah 6:8 – An answer to God’s call
“Then I heard the voice of the Lord saying, ‘Whom shall I send? And who will go for us?’ And I said, ‘Here am I. Send me!’
1 Chronicles 12:8 – Showing valor in battle
“Some Gadites joined David at his stronghold in the wilderness, strong and brave warriors, whom were ready for battle.”
2 Samuel 22:35 – Training for the fight
“He trains my hands for battle; my arms can bend a bow of bronze.”
John 15:13 – Sacrificing for others
“Greater love has no one than this: to lay down one’s life for one’s friends.”
Revelation 19:14 – The armies of heaven
“The armies of heaven were following Him, riding on white horses and dressed in fine linen, white and clean.”
1 Timothy 6:12 – Holding onto eternal life
“Fight the good fight of the faith. Take hold of the eternal life to which you were called when you made your good confession in the presence of many witnesses.”
Matthew 28:19 – The great commission commands us
“Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit.”
1 Corinthians 9:7 – Soldiers are entitled to support
“Who serves as a soldier at his own expense? Who plants a vineyard and does not eat its grapes? Who tends a flock and does not drink the milk?”
Luke 3:14 – Conducting ourselves rightly
“Then some soldiers asked him, ‘And what should we do?’ He replied, ‘Don’t extort money and don’t accuse people falsely—be content with your pay.’
Deuteronomy 20:1 – Fear not in battle
“When you go to war against your enemies and see horses and chariots and an army greater than yours, do not be afraid of them, because the Lord your God, who brought you out of Egypt, will be with you.”
Proverbs 21:31 – Victory belongs to the Lord
“The horse is made ready for the day of battle, but victory rests with the Lord.”
Joshua 1:9 – Courage in God’s command
“Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go.”
Nehemiah 4:17 – Working with one hand and guarding with the other
“Who were building the wall. Those who carried materials did their work with one hand and held a weapon in the other.”
1 Timothy 2:4 – God’s desire for all to be saved
“This is good, and pleases God our Savior, who wants all people to be saved and to come to a knowledge of the truth.”
Romans 10:14 – The importance of preaching
“How, then, can they call on the one they have not believed in? And how can they believe in the one of whom they have not heard? And how can they hear without someone preaching to them?”
1 Chronicles 28:20 – Encourage and strengthen
“David also said to Solomon his son, ‘Be strong and courageous, and do the work. Do not be afraid or discouraged, for the Lord God, my God, is with you.'”
2 Thessalonians 3:3 – God is faithful
“But the Lord is faithful, and he will strengthen you and protect you from the evil one.”
Isaiah 54:17 – Protection from adversity
“No weapon forged against you will prevail, and you will refute every tongue that accuses you. This is the heritage of the servants of the Lord, and this is their vindication from me,” declares the Lord.”
Psalm 91:11 – Angels assigned to protect
“For he will command his angels concerning you to guard you in all your ways.”
James 4:7 – Submitting to God invokes strength
“Submit yourselves, then, to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you.”
Revelation 2:10 – Faithfulness until death
“Do not be afraid of what you are about to suffer. I tell you, the devil will put some of you in prison to test you, and you will suffer persecution for ten days. Be faithful, even to the point of death, and I will give you life as your victor’s crown.”
Jeremiah 1:19 – Strength to face adversaries
“They will fight against you but will not overcome you, for I am with you and will rescue you,’ declares the Lord.”