Complete Bible Study Guide
What Does the Bible Say About Exorcism?
18 Scripture references with full text and commentary
Understanding Exorcism in the Bible
What does the Bible say about exorcism? Browse 20 carefully selected verses that illuminate this biblical theme.
Top 10 Verses About Exorcism
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- 2Mark 5:13
“And forthwith Jesus gave them leave. And the unclean spirits went out, and entered into the swine: and the herd ran violently down a steep place into the sea, (they were about two thousand;) and were choked in the sea.”
KJV - 3Mark 9:17
“And one of the multitude answered and said, Master, I have brought unto thee my son, which hath a dumb spirit;”
KJV - 4Mark 9:38
“And John answered him, saying, Master, we saw one casting out devils in thy name, and he followeth not us: and we forbad him, because he followeth not us.”
KJV - 5Mark 16:16
“He that believeth and is baptized shall be saved; but he that believeth not shall be damned.”
KJV - 6Luke 4:33
“And in the synagogue there was a man, which had a spirit of an unclean devil, and cried out with a loud voice,”
KJV - 7Luke 9:42
“And as he was yet a coming, the devil threw him down, and tare him. And Jesus rebuked the unclean spirit, and healed the child, and delivered him again to his father.”
KJV - 8Luke 9:49
“And John answered and said, Master, we saw one casting out devils in thy name; and we forbad him, because he followeth not with us.”
KJV - 9Luke 10:17
“And the seventy returned again with joy, saying, Lord, even the devils are subject unto us through thy name.”
KJV - 10Luke 10:19
“Behold, I give unto you power to tread on serpents and scorpions, and over all the power of the enemy: and nothing shall by any means hurt you.”
KJV
Subtopics of Exorcism
New Testament: What Does the Bible Say About Exorcism? (18 Verses)
“For he said unto him, Come out of the man, thou unclean spirit.”
“And forthwith Jesus gave them leave. And the unclean spirits went out, and entered into the swine: and the herd ran violently down a steep place into the sea, (they were about two thousand;) and were choked in the sea.”
“And one of the multitude answered and said, Master, I have brought unto thee my son, which hath a dumb spirit;”
“And John answered him, saying, Master, we saw one casting out devils in thy name, and he followeth not us: and we forbad him, because he followeth not us.”
“He that believeth and is baptized shall be saved; but he that believeth not shall be damned.”
“And in the synagogue there was a man, which had a spirit of an unclean devil, and cried out with a loud voice,”
“And as he was yet a coming, the devil threw him down, and tare him. And Jesus rebuked the unclean spirit, and healed the child, and delivered him again to his father.”
“And John answered and said, Master, we saw one casting out devils in thy name; and we forbad him, because he followeth not with us.”
“And the seventy returned again with joy, saying, Lord, even the devils are subject unto us through thy name.”
“Behold, I give unto you power to tread on serpents and scorpions, and over all the power of the enemy: and nothing shall by any means hurt you.”
“But if I with the finger of God cast out devils, no doubt the kingdom of God is come upon you.”
“And this did she many days. But Paul, being grieved, turned and said to the spirit, I command thee in the name of Jesus Christ to come out of her. And he came out the same hour.”
“And God wrought special miracles by the hands of Paul:”
“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.”
“And the evil spirit answered and said, Jesus I know, and Paul I know; but who are ye?”
“Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord, and in the power of his might.”
“Wherefore take unto you the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand. having: or, having overcome all”
“Submit yourselves therefore to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you.”
How to Study What the Bible Says About Exorcism
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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 exorcism. 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 exorcism 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 exorcism 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 exorcism needs to be applied more consistently. Write a specific, actionable step you can take this week.
Share what you have learned about exorcism 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 exorcism, 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 Exorcism?
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