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These are top Bible verses about enemies; including references of earthly and spiritual enemies.
EARTHLY ENEMIES
But to you who are willing to listen, I say, love your enemies! Do good to those who hate you.
luke 6:27
But I say, love your enemies! Pray for those who persecute you! In that way, you will be acting as true children of your Father in heaven. For he gives his sunlight to both the evil and the good, and he sends rain on the just and the unjust alike.
matthew 5:44-45
Bless those who curse you. Pray for those who hurt you.
Luke 6:28
Love your enemies! Do good to them. Lend to them without expecting to be repaid. Then your reward from heaven will be very great, and you will truly be acting as children of the Most High, for he is kind to those who are unthankful and wicked.
luke 6:35
You must be compassionate, just as your Father is compassionate.
luke 6:36
Instead, “If your enemies are hungry, feed them. If they are thirsty, give them something to drink. In doing this, you will heap burning coals of shame on their heads.”
romans 12:20
Don’t let evil conquer you, but conquer evil by doing good.
romans 12:21
Dear friends, never take revenge. Leave that to the righteous anger of God. For the Scriptures say, “I will take revenge; I will pay them back,” says the Lord.
romans 12:19
If you love only those who love you, what reward is there for that? Even corrupt tax collectors do that much.
matthew 5:46
If you are kind only to your friends, how are you different from anyone else? Even pagans do that.
matthew 5:47
bible verses about enemies
If someone slaps you on one cheek, offer the other cheek also. If someone demands your coat, offer your shirt also.
luke 6:29
Bless those who persecute you. Don’t curse them; pray that God will bless them.
romans 12:14
Never pay back evil with more evil. Do things in such a way that everyone can see you are honorable.
romans 12:17
When evil people come to devour me, when my enemies and foes attack me, they will stumble and fall.
psalms 27:2
You prepare a feast for me in the presence of my enemies. You honor me by anointing my head with oil. My cup overflows with blessings.
psalms 23:5
When people’s lives please the Lord, even their enemies are at peace with them.
proverbs 16:7
Don’t rejoice when your enemies fall; don’t be happy when they stumble. For the Lord will be displeased with you and will turn his anger away from them.
proverbs 24:17-18
If your enemies are hungry, give them food to eat. If they are thirsty, give them water to drink.
proverbs 25:21
Teach me how to live, O Lord. Lead me along the right path, for my enemies are waiting for me.
psalms 27:11
Though a mighty army surrounds me, my heart will not be afraid. Even if I am attacked, I will remain confident.
psalms 25:22
But in that coming day no weapon turned against you will succeed. You will silence every voice raised up to accuse you. These benefits are enjoyed by the servants of the Lord; their vindication will come from me. I, the Lord, have spoken!
isaiah 54:17
Wounds from a sincere friend are better than many kisses from an enemy.
proverbs 27:6
BIBLE VERSES ABOUT ENEMIES
Spiritual Enemies
Stay alert! Watch our for your great enemy, the devil. He prowls like a roaring lion, looking for someone to devour.
1 peter 5:8
For we are not fighting against flesh-and-blood enemies, but against evil rules and authorities of the unseen world, against might powers in this dark world, and against evil spirits in the heavenly places.
ephesians 6:12
Therefore, put on every piece of God’s armor so you will be able to resist the enemy in the time of evil. Then after the battle you will still be standing firm.
ephesians 6:13
Put on all of God’s armor so that you will be able to stand firm against all strategies of the devil.
EPHESIANS 6:11
The thief’s purpose is to steal and kill and destroy…
john 10:10
Look, I have given you authority over all the power of the enemy, and you can walk among snakes and scorpions and crush them. Nothing will injure you.
luke 10:19
In addition to all of these, hold up the field of faith to stop the fiery arrows of the devil.
ephesians 6:16
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