Complete Bible Study Guide
What Does the Bible Say About Gangs?
9 Scripture references with full text and commentary
Understanding Gangs in the Bible
What does the Bible say about gangs? Browse 11 carefully selected verses that illuminate this biblical theme.
Top 9 Verses About Gangs
- 1Exodus 23:2
“Thou shalt not follow a multitude to do evil; neither shalt thou speak in a cause to decline after many to wrest judgment: speak: Heb. answer”
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- 5Proverbs 13:20
“He that walketh with wise men shall be wise: but a companion of fools shall be destroyed. destroyed: Heb. broken”
KJV - 6Matthew 26:47
“And while he yet spake, lo, Judas, one of the twelve, came, and with him a great multitude with swords and staves, from the chief priests and elders of the people.”
KJV - 7Acts 5:29
“Then Peter and the other apostles answered and said, We ought to obey God rather than men.”
KJV - 8Romans 13:1
“Let every soul be subject unto the higher powers. For there is no power but of God: the powers that be are ordained of God. ordained: or, ordered”
KJV - 9Ephesians 5:11
“And have no fellowship with the unfruitful works of darkness, but rather reprove them.”
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Old Testament: What Does the Bible Say About Gangs? (5 Verses)
“Thou shalt not follow a multitude to do evil; neither shalt thou speak in a cause to decline after many to wrest judgment: speak: Heb. answer”
“I have not sat with vain persons, neither will I go in with dissemblers.”
“My son, hear the instruction of thy father, and forsake not the law of thy mother:”
“Enter not into the path of the wicked, and go not in the way of evil men.”
“He that walketh with wise men shall be wise: but a companion of fools shall be destroyed. destroyed: Heb. broken”
New Testament: What Does the Bible Say About Gangs? (4 Verses)
“And while he yet spake, lo, Judas, one of the twelve, came, and with him a great multitude with swords and staves, from the chief priests and elders of the people.”
“Then Peter and the other apostles answered and said, We ought to obey God rather than men.”
“Let every soul be subject unto the higher powers. For there is no power but of God: the powers that be are ordained of God. ordained: or, ordered”
“And have no fellowship with the unfruitful works of darkness, but rather reprove them.”
How to Study What the Bible Says About Gangs
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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 gangs. 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 gangs 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 gangs 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 gangs needs to be applied more consistently. Write a specific, actionable step you can take this week.
Share what you have learned about gangs 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 gangs, asking God to reveal how His Word applies to your relationships, decisions, and daily habits.
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