Bible Verses About Spiritual Warfare & Protection

The Christian life is a battle, but we fight from victory in the armor God provides. Greater is he who is in you than he who is in the world. These verses strengthen you to stand firm under the Lord’s protection.

Spiritual Warfare — Ephesians 6:12

For our wrestling is not against flesh and blood, but against the principalities, against the powers, against the world’s rulers of the darkness of this age, and against the spiritual forces of wickedness in the heavenly places.

The Armor of God — Ephesians 6:11

Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil.

Refuge — Psalms 46:1

God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble.

Protection — Psalms 91:1-2

He who dwells in the secret place of the Most High will rest in the shadow of the Almighty. I will say of Yahweh, “He is my refuge and my fortress; my God, in whom I trust.”

Deliverance — Psalms 34:17

The righteous cry, and Yahweh hears, and delivers them out of all their troubles.

God Our Shield — Psalms 28:7

Yahweh is my strength and my shield. My heart has trusted in him, and I am helped. Therefore my heart greatly rejoices. With my song I will thank him.

Greater Is He — 1 John 4:4

You are of God, little children, and have overcome them; because greater is he who is in you than he who is in the world.

The Sword of the Spirit — Ephesians 6:17

And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God;

No Weapon Shall Prosper — Isaiah 54:17

No weapon that is formed against you will prevail; and you will condemn every tongue that rises against you in judgment. This is the heritage of the servants of Yahweh, and their righteousness which is of me,” says Yahweh.

Under His Wings — Psalms 91:4

He will cover you with his feathers. Under his wings you will take refuge. His faithfulness is your shield and rampart.

Victory in Christ — 1 Corinthians 15:57

But thanks be to God, who gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ.

Firm in the Faith — 1 Peter 5:9

Withstand him steadfast in your faith, knowing that your brothers who are in the world are undergoing the same sufferings.