Bible Verses about 'War'

Indeed, we live as human beings, but we do not wage war… 2 Corinthians 10:3

Indeed, we live as human beings, but we do not wage war according to human standards. 2 Corinthians 10:3	Although we are human beings, we do not engage in battle according to human standards. life understanding world
Though an army encamp against me, my heart shall not fear; though war rise up against me, yet I will be confident. Psalm 27:3	Even if an army encamps against me, my heart will not succumb to fear; even if war breaks out against me, I will not have my trust shaken. fear heart trust

You want something and do not have it; so you commit murder. And you covet something and cannot obtain it; so you engage in disputes and conflicts. You do not have, because you do not ask. James 4:2	You want something that you cannot have, so you commit murder. And you covet something but cannot obtain it, so you engage in quarrels and fights. You do not have because you do not ask. sin desires prayer
Now the works of the flesh are obvious: fornication, impurity, licentiousness, idolatry, sorcery, enmities, strife, jealousy, anger, quarrels, dissensions, factions, envy, drunkenness, carousing, and things like these. I am warning you, as I warned you before: those who do such things will not inherit the kingdom of God. Galatians 5:19-21	Now the works of the flesh are obvious: fornication, impurity, licentiousness, idolatry, sorcery, enmities, strife, jealousy, anger, quarrels, dissensions, factions, envy, drunkenness, carousing, and the like. I warn you, as I warned you previously, that no one who does such things will inherit the kingdom of God. body sin sexuality
The Lord, your God, is in your midst, a warrior who gives victory; he will rejoice over you with gladness, he will renew you in his love; he will exult over you with loud singing. Zephaniah 3:17	The Lord, your God, is in your midst, a warrior and a savior. He will rejoice over you with gladness and renew you through his love. He will exult over you with shouts of joy. God joy redeemer
When a man is newly married, he shall not go out with the army or be charged with any related duty. He shall be free at home one year, to be happy with the wife whom he has married. Deuteronomy 24:5	If a man has recently been married, he is not to go off to battle nor have any other duty laid on him. He will be free to stay at home for one year so that he can bring happiness to the wife whom he has married. marriage
One who is slow to anger is better than the mighty, and one whose temper is controlled than one who captures a city. Proverbs 16:32	It is better to be a patient man rather than a warrior, one who controls his temper rather than one who captures a city. peace patience self-control
Beware of false prophets, who come to you in sheep's clothing but inwardly are ravenous wolves. Matthew 7:15	Be on guard against false prophets who come to you disguised in sheep’s clothing, but who inwardly are ravenous wolves. second coming prophecy clothing
Consider the ravens: they neither sow nor reap, they have neither storehouse nor barn, and yet God feeds them. Of how much more value are you than the birds! Luke 12:24	Consider the ravens. They do not sow or reap, they have no storehouse or barn, and yet God feeds them. You are of far greater importance than birds. food life worrying
If you will not listen, if you will not lay it to heart to give glory to my name, says the Lord of hosts, then I will send the curse on you and I will curse your blessings; indeed I have already cursed them, because you do not lay it to heart. Malachi 2:2	If you refuse to listen to me and do not sincerely resolve to give glory to my name, says the Lord of hosts, I will send a curse on you, and I will turn your blessings into a curse. Indeed, I have already done so because you have not heeded my warning. obedience blessing listening
Let your eyes look directly forward, and your gaze be straight before you. Proverbs 4:25	Let your eyes look straight ahead; fix your gaze on what lies before you. honesty reliability righteousness
For God did not give us a spirit of cowardice, but rather a spirit of power and of love and of self-discipline. 2 Timothy 1:7	For God did not give us a spirit of timidity but rather a spirit of power and of love and of wisdom. love self-control strength
Two are better than one, because they have a good reward for their toil. Ecclesiastes 4:9	Two are better than one: they earn a far greater reward for their toil. friendship relationships work
The reward for humility and fear of the Lord is riches and honor and life. Proverbs 22:4	The reward of humility and fear of the Lord is wealth, honor, and life. humility reward awe
The wicked earn no real gain, but those who sow righteousness get a true reward. Proverbs 11:18	The labors of the wicked man produce little profit, but the one who sows righteousness reaps a sure reward. sin righteousness reward
If the world hates you, be aware that it hated me before it hated you. John 15:18	If the world hates you, be aware that it hated me before it hated you. persecution Jesus world
See, I am coming soon; my reward is with me, to repay according to everyone's work. Revelation 22:12	Behold, I am coming soon, and I will bring with me my reward to repay everyone as his deeds deserve. second coming end times Jesus
For I will be merciful toward their iniquities, and I will remember their sins no more. Hebrews 8:12	I shall forgive them for their wicked deeds, and I shall remember their sins no more. forgiveness sin grace
I press on toward the goal for the prize of the heavenly call of God in Christ Jesus. Philippians 3:14	I press on toward the finishing line to win the heavenly prize to which God has called me in Christ Jesus. reward Jesus calling
For by the grace given to me I say to everyone among you not to think of yourself more highly than you ought to think, but to think with sober judgment, each according to the measure of faith that God has assigned. Romans 12:3	Through the grace that God has bestowed upon me, I advise every one of you not to think of yourself too highly, but to regard yourself objectively, based on the measure of faith that God has granted. grace faith mind
Be on your guard, so that you do not lose what we have worked for, but may receive a full reward. 2 John 1:8	Be on your guard that you do not lose what we have worked to accomplish so that you will receive your reward in full. reward self-control work
When your eyes light upon it, it is gone; for suddenly it takes wings to itself, flying like an eagle toward heaven. Proverbs 23:5	When you fix your gaze upon it, it is gone before you realize it. For it suddenly sprouts wings and flies up to the sky like an eagle. money desires materialism
Do all things without murmuring and arguing, so that you may be blameless and innocent, children of God without blemish in the midst of a crooked and perverse generation, in which you shine like stars in the world. It is by your holding fast to the word of life. Philippians 2:14-16a	Do everything without grumbling or arguing, so that you may show yourselves blameless and beyond reproach, children of God without spot in the midst of an evil and depraved generation, among which you shine like lights in the world as you hold fast tenaciously to the word of life. holiness Word of God life
And without faith it is impossible to please God, for whoever would approach him must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who seek him. Hebrews 11:6	But without faith it is impossible to please him, for whoever comes to God must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who seek him. faith joy reward
Therefore let us go on toward perfection, leaving behind the basic teaching about Christ, and not laying again the foundation: repentance from dead works and faith toward God, instruction about baptisms, laying on of hands, resurrection of the dead, and eternal judgment. Hebrews 6:1-2	Therefore, let us leave behind the basic teaching about Christ and advance toward maturity. We must not be forever laying the foundation: repentance for actions that lead to death, faith in God, instruction about baptisms and the laying on of hands, the resurrection of the dead, and eternal judgment. conversion faith baptism

The Lord is not slow about his promise, as some think of slowness, but is patient with you, not wanting any to perish, but all to come to repentance.

The Lord does not delay in keeping his promise, as some think in terms of delay, but he is patient with you. It is not his wish that any should perish but rather that all should be brought to repentance.