Complete Bible Study Guide
What Does the Bible Say About Evil Days?
11 Scripture references with full text and commentary
Understanding Evil Days in the Bible
Explore what the Bible says about evil days. This collection of 13 key Scripture passages reveals God's wisdom and guidance on this important theme.
Top 10 Verses About Evil Days
- 1Psalms 91:1
“He that dwelleth in the secret place of the most High shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty. abide: Heb. lodge”
KJV - 2Psalms 91:5
“Thou shalt not be afraid for the terror by night; nor for the arrow that flieth by day;”
KJV - 3Proverbs 8:13
“The fear of the LORD is to hate evil: pride, and arrogancy, and the evil way, and the froward mouth, do I hate.”
KJV - 4Ecclesiastes 12:1
“Remember now thy Creator in the days of thy youth, while the evil days come not, nor the years draw nigh, when thou shalt say, I have no pleasure in them;”
KJV - 5Matthew 7:14
“Because strait is the gate, and narrow is the way, which leadeth unto life, and few there be that find it. Because: or, How”
KJV - 6Matthew 24:6
“And ye shall hear of wars and rumours of wars: see that ye be not troubled: for all these things must come to pass, but the end is not yet.”
KJV - 7Luke 13:24
“Strive to enter in at the strait gate: for many, I say unto you, will seek to enter in, and shall not be able.”
KJV - 8John 10:10
“The thief cometh not, but for to steal, and to kill, and to destroy: I am come that they might have life, and that they might have it more abundantly.”
KJV - 9Galatians 5:16
“This I say then, Walk in the Spirit, and ye shall not fulfil the lust of the flesh. ye: or, fulfil not”
KJV - 10Galatians 6:7
“Be not deceived; God is not mocked: for whatsoever a man soweth, that shall he also reap.”
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Old Testament: What Does the Bible Say About Evil Days? (4 Verses)
“He that dwelleth in the secret place of the most High shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty. abide: Heb. lodge”
“Thou shalt not be afraid for the terror by night; nor for the arrow that flieth by day;”
“The fear of the LORD is to hate evil: pride, and arrogancy, and the evil way, and the froward mouth, do I hate.”
“Remember now thy Creator in the days of thy youth, while the evil days come not, nor the years draw nigh, when thou shalt say, I have no pleasure in them;”
New Testament: What Does the Bible Say About Evil Days? (7 Verses)
“Because strait is the gate, and narrow is the way, which leadeth unto life, and few there be that find it. Because: or, How”
“And ye shall hear of wars and rumours of wars: see that ye be not troubled: for all these things must come to pass, but the end is not yet.”
“Strive to enter in at the strait gate: for many, I say unto you, will seek to enter in, and shall not be able.”
“The thief cometh not, but for to steal, and to kill, and to destroy: I am come that they might have life, and that they might have it more abundantly.”
“This I say then, Walk in the Spirit, and ye shall not fulfil the lust of the flesh. ye: or, fulfil not”
“Be not deceived; God is not mocked: for whatsoever a man soweth, that shall he also reap.”
“See then that ye walk circumspectly, not as fools, but as wise,”
How to Study What the Bible Says About Evil Days
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Begin by reading through every verse listed on this page, noting which ones speak most directly to your current season of life. Write them down and revisit them throughout the week.
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Use a concordance or the search tools on this site to find additional passages about evil days. Look for patterns across both the Old and New Testaments to gain a complete picture of what God reveals on this subject.
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Study the context of each verse. Read the surrounding chapter to understand who was speaking, who the audience was, and what circumstances prompted the passage. Context prevents misapplication.
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Memorise at least one key verse about evil days and meditate on it daily. Scripture memory transforms thinking and equips you to apply God's Word in real-time situations.
Practical Application
Studying what the Bible says about evil days is only the beginning. Scripture is meant to be lived out in daily obedience and faith. Here are practical steps to apply these truths:
Identify one area of your life where the biblical teaching on evil days needs to be applied more consistently. Write a specific, actionable step you can take this week.
Share what you have learned about evil days with a fellow believer or in a small group setting. Teaching others solidifies your own understanding and encourages mutual growth.
Pray through the key verses about evil days, asking God to reveal how His Word applies to your relationships, decisions, and daily habits.
How Well Do You Know What the Bible Says About Evil Days?
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