Bible Verses about “time for war”
The Bible contains 18 verses about time for war across both Old and New Testaments. These scriptures offer guidance and inspiration for your spiritual journey.
“for he is a servant of God to you for good. But if you do that which is evil, be afraid, for he doesn't bear the sword in vain; for he is a servant of God, an avenger for wrath to him who does evil.”
“If it is possible, as much as it is up to you, be at peace with all men.”
“a time to love, and a time to hate; a time for war, and a time for peace.”
“You will hear of wars and rumors of wars. See that you aren't troubled, for all this must happen, but the end is not yet.”
“I exhort therefore, first of all, that petitions, prayers, intercessions, and givings of thanks, be made for all men:”
“for kings and all who are in high places; that we may lead a tranquil and quiet life in all godliness and reverence.”
“But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you. You will be witnesses to me in Jerusalem, in all Judea and Samaria, and to the uttermost parts of the earth."”
“You lust, and don't have. You kill, covet, and can't obtain. You fight and make war. You don't have, because you don't ask.”
“Where do wars and fightings among you come from? Don't they come from your pleasures that war in your members?”
“Blessed be Yahweh, my rock, who teaches my hands to war, and my fingers to battle:”
“Rescue the weak and needy. Deliver them out of the hand of the wicked."”
“for Yahweh your God is he who goes with you, to fight for you against your enemies, to save you."”
“He said to them, "It isn't for you to know times or seasons which the Father has set within his own authority.”
“When you go forth to battle against your enemies, and see horses, and chariots, [and] a people more than you, you shall not be afraid of them; for Yahweh your God is with you, who brought you up out of the land of Egypt.”
“"When the strong man, fully armed, guards his own dwelling, his goods are safe.”
“It shall be, when you draw near to the battle, that the priest shall approach and speak to the people,”
“and shall tell them, "Hear, Israel, you draw near this day to battle against your enemies: don't let your heart faint; don't be afraid, nor tremble, neither be scared of them;”
“He teaches my hands to war, so that my arms bend a bow of bronze.”