Evil spirits have been recognized as a threatening presence in various cultures and religions. For Christians, the Bible serves as a steadfast guide, providing wisdom and strategies to defend against these nefarious entities. With 56 carefully selected Bible verses and 7 empowering Christian quotes, this compilation aims to fortify your spiritual armor and enhance your understanding of spiritual warfare.
The Scripture addresses the existence of evil spirits and underscores the importance of being vigilant and clothed in the armor of God. As you journey through these verses, be encouraged to deepen your faith and cling to the power of God's Word. Embrace the truth within these passages, and find strength to stand firm against the forces of darkness, trusting in the Lord’s protection and guidance.
“Then He called His twelve disciples together and gave them power and authority over all demons, and to cure diseases.”
- Luke 9:1 (NKJV)
“Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord and in the power of His might.”
- Ephesians 6:10 (NKJV)
“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 (NKJV)
“But the Spirit explicitly says that in later times some will fall away from the faith, paying attention to deceitful spirits and doctrines of demons.”
- 1 Timothy 4:1 (NKJV)
“You believe that there is one God. You do well. Even the demons believe—and tremble!”
- James 2:19 (NKJV)
“Then certain of the vagabond Jews, exorcists, took upon them to call over them which had evil spirits the name of the Lord Jesus, saying, We adjure you by Jesus whom Paul preacheth.”
- Acts 19:13 (NKJV)
“Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil.”
- Ephesians 6:11 (NKJV)
“Stand therefore, having girded your waist with truth, having put on the breastplate of righteousness,”
- Ephesians 6:14 (NKJV)
“And having shod your feet with the preparation of the gospel of peace;”
- Ephesians 6:15 (NKJV)
“Above all, taking the shield of faith with which you will be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked one.”
- Ephesians 6:16 (NKJV)
“And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God;”
- Ephesians 6:17 (NKJV)
“Praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, being watchful to this end with all perseverance and supplication for all the saints—”
- Ephesians 6:18 (NKJV)
“And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.”
- Philippians 4:7 (NKJV)
“But the Lord is faithful, and He will strengthen and protect you from the evil one.”
- 2 Thessalonians 3:3 (NKJV)
“No weapon formed against you shall prosper, And every tongue which rises against you in judgment You shall condemn. This is the heritage of the servants of the Lord, And their righteousness is from Me,” Says the Lord.”
- Isaiah 54:17 (NKJV)
“The Lord is my light and my salvation; Whom shall I fear? The Lord is the strength of my life; Of whom shall I be afraid?”
- Psalm 27:1 (NKJV)
“I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.”
- Philippians 4:13 (NKJV)
“He who dwells in the secret place of the Most High Shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty.”
- Psalm 91:1 (NKJV)
“Because he has set his love upon Me, therefore I will deliver him; I will set him on high, because he has known My name.”
- Psalm 91:14 (NKJV)
“He shall cover you with His feathers, And under His wings you shall take refuge; His truth shall be your shield and buckler.”
- Psalm 91:4 (NKJV)
“And lead us not into temptation, But deliver us from the evil one. For Yours is the kingdom and the power and the glory forever. Amen.”
- Matthew 6:13 (NKJV)
“So He said to them, “This kind can come out by nothing but prayer and fasting.””
- Mark 9:29 (NKJV)
“Then He spoke a parable to them, that men always ought to pray and not lose heart,”
- Luke 18:1 (NKJV)
“Watch and pray, lest you enter into temptation. The spirit indeed is willing, but the flesh is weak.”
- Matthew 26:41 (NKJV)
“But the end of all things is at hand; therefore be serious and watchful in your prayers.”
- 1 Peter 4:7 (NKJV)
“Is anyone among you suffering? Let him pray. Is anyone cheerful? Let him sing psalms.”
- James 5:13 (NKJV)
“And whenever you stand praying, if you have anything against anyone, forgive him, that your Father in heaven may also forgive you your trespasses.”
- Mark 11:25 (NKJV)
“Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil.”
- Ephesians 6:11 (NKJV)
“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 (NKJV)
“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.”
- Ephesians 6:13 (NKJV)
“Stand therefore, having girded your waist with truth, having put on the breastplate of righteousness,”
- Ephesians 6:14 (NKJV)
“and having shod your feet with the preparation of the gospel of peace;”
- Ephesians 6:15 (NKJV)
“above all, taking the shield of faith with which you will be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked one.”
- Ephesians 6:16 (NKJV)
“And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God;”
- Ephesians 6:17 (NKJV)
“Behold, I give you the authority to trample on serpents and scorpions, and over all the power of the enemy, and nothing shall by any means hurt you.”
- Luke 10:19 (NKJV)
“And these signs will follow those who believe: In My name they will cast out demons; they will speak with new tongues;”
- Mark 16:17 (NKJV)
“Then He called His twelve disciples together and gave them power and authority over all demons, and to cure diseases.”
- Luke 9:1 (NKJV)
“Now when the sun was setting, all those who had any that were sick with various diseases brought them to Him; and He laid His hands on every one of them and healed them. And demons also came out of many, crying out and saying, “You are the Christ, the Son of God!” And He, rebuking them, did not allow them to speak, for they knew that He was the Christ.”
- Luke 4:40-41 (NKJV)
“And the evil spirit answered and said, Jesus I know, and Paul I know; but who are ye?”
- Acts 19:15 (NKJV)
“And when He had called His twelve disciples to Him, He gave them power over unclean spirits, to cast them out, and to heal all kinds of sickness and all kinds of disease.”
- Matthew 10:1 (NKJV)
“So the disciples went and did as Jesus had commanded them. They brought the donkey and the colt, laid their clothes on them, and set Him on them.”
- Matthew 21:6-7 (NKJV)
““Come to Me, all you who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For My yoke is easy and My burden is light.””
- Matthew 11:28-30 (NKJV)
“So He said to them, “This kind can come out by nothing but prayer and fasting.””
- Mark 9:29 (NKJV)
“Now this is the confidence that we have in Him, that if we ask anything according to His will, He hears us.”
- 1 John 5:14 (NKJV)
“pray without ceasing,”
- 1 Thessalonians 5:17 (NKJV)
“Watch and pray, lest you enter into temptation. The spirit indeed is willing, but the flesh is weak.”
- Matthew 26:41 (NKJV)
“Then Jesus told them a parable that they should always pray and not lose heart,”
- Luke 18:1 (NKJV)
“Praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, being watchful to this end with all perseverance and supplication for all the saints—”
- Ephesians 6:18 (NKJV)
“And whatever things you ask in prayer, believing, you will receive.”
- Matthew 21:22 (NKJV)
“He who dwells in the secret place of the Most High Shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty.”
- Psalm 91:1 (NKJV)
“You shall hide them in the secret place of Your presence From the plots of man; You shall keep them secretly in a pavilion From the strife of tongues.”
- Psalm 31:20 (NKJV)
“The Lord is good, A stronghold in the day of trouble; And He knows those who trust in Him.”
- Nahum 1:7 (NKJV)
“God is our refuge and strength, A very present help in trouble.”
- Psalm 46:1 (NKJV)
“The name of the Lord is a strong tower; The righteous run to it and are safe.”
- Proverbs 18:10 (NKJV)
“He only is my rock and my salvation; He is my defense; I shall not be greatly moved.”
- Psalm 62:2 (NKJV)
“The Lord also will be a refuge for the oppressed, A refuge in times of trouble.”
- Psalm 9:9 (NKJV)
"The Christian life is not a constant high. I have my moments of deep discouragement. I have to go to God in prayer with tears in my eyes, and say, 'O God, forgive me,' or 'Help me.'"
- Billy Graham
"To walk out of His will is to walk into nowhere."
- C.S. Lewis
"The devil is not afraid of a dust-covered Bible."
- John R. Rice
"God never allows pain without a purpose."
- Jerry Bridges
"Trials should not surprise us, or cause us to doubt God’s faithfulness. God sends trials to strengthen our trust in him."
- Edmund Clowney
"He who lays up treasures on earth spends his life backing away from his treasures. To him, death is loss. He who lays up treasures in heaven looks forward to eternity; he’s moving daily toward his treasures. To him, death is gain."
- Randy Alcorn
"It is when we notice the dirt that God is most present in us; it is the very sign of His presence."
- C.S. Lewis
Defending against evil spirits requires a holistic approach of spiritual readiness, awareness of the enemy’s schemes, seeking God’s wisdom, standing firm in faith, speaking God’s word, renewing the mind and heart, and finding refuge in God. Each scripture and quote sheds light on these crucial aspects, equipping believers with the tools to navigate spiritual battles.
These verses remind us that victory over evil spirits is possible through God's strength, wisdom, and protection. By staying connected to Him, arming ourselves with His word, and living in obedience, we can navigate through life’s spiritual battles with confidence and assurance of His ever-present help.
“Submit to God. Resist the devil and he will flee from you.”
- James 4:7 (NKJV)
“The Lord is my light and my salvation; Whom shall I fear? The Lord is the strength of my life; Of whom shall I be afraid?”
- Psalm 27:1 (NKJV)
“Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord and in the power of His might.”
- Ephesians 6:10 (NKJV)
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