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Bible Verses About self-defense
9 key scriptures
Explore what the Bible says about self-defense. This collection of 9 key Scripture passages reveals God's wisdom and guidance on this important theme.
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Translation Comparison
| Translation | Key Verse: Exodus 22:2 |
|---|---|
| King James (KJV) | “If a thief be found breaking up, and be smitten that he die, there shall no blood be shed for him.” |
9 Key Scriptures
“If a thief be found breaking up, and be smitten that he die, there shall no blood be shed for him.”
Exodus 22:2KJV
“Then said he unto them, But now, he that hath a purse, let him take it, and likewise his scrip: and he that hath no sword, let him sell his garment, and buy one.”
Luke 22:36KJV
“A Psalm of David. Blessed be the LORD my strength, which teacheth my hands to war, and my fingers to fight: strength: Heb. rock to war: Heb. to the war, etc”
Psalms 144:1KJV
“Dearly beloved, avenge not yourselves, but rather give place unto wrath: for it is written, Vengeance is mine; I will repay, saith the Lord.”
Romans 12:19KJV
“But if any provide not for his own, and specially for those of his own house, he hath denied the faith, and is worse than an infidel. house: or, kindred”
“Ye have heard that it hath been said, An eye for an eye, and a tooth for a tooth:”
Matthew 5:38KJV
“For he is the minister of God to thee for good. But if thou do that which is evil, be afraid; for he beareth not the sword in vain: for he is the minister of God, a revenger to execute wrath upon him that doeth evil.”
Romans 13:4KJV
“If a man shall steal an ox, or a sheep, and kill it, or sell it; he shall restore five oxen for an ox, and four sheep for a sheep. or a sheep: or, or a goat”
Exodus 22:1KJV
“Thou shalt not kill.”
Exodus 20:13KJV
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