Complete Bible Study Guide
What Does the Bible Say About Our Enemies?
13 Scripture references with full text and commentary
Understanding Our Enemies in the Bible
What does the Bible say about our enemies? Browse 14 carefully selected verses that illuminate this biblical theme.
Top 10 Verses About Our Enemies
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- 2Psalms 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 - 3Psalms 138:7
“Though I walk in the midst of trouble, thou wilt revive me: thou shalt stretch forth thine hand against the wrath of mine enemies, and thy right hand shall save me.”
KJV - 4Proverbs 25:21
“If thine enemy be hungry, give him bread to eat; and if he be thirsty, give him water to drink:”
KJV - 5Matthew 5:11
“Blessed are ye, when men shall revile you, and persecute you, and shall say all manner of evil against you falsely, for my sake . falsely: Gr. lying”
KJV - 6Matthew 22:44
“The LORD said unto my Lord, Sit thou on my right hand, till I make thine enemies thy footstool ?”
KJV - 7
- 8Luke 23:34
“Then said Jesus, Father, forgive them; for they know not what they do. And they parted his raiment, and cast lots.”
KJV - 9
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Old Testament: What Does the Bible Say About Our Enemies? (4 Verses)
“A Psalm of David. The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want.”
“He that dwelleth in the secret place of the most High shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty. abide: Heb. lodge”
“Though I walk in the midst of trouble, thou wilt revive me: thou shalt stretch forth thine hand against the wrath of mine enemies, and thy right hand shall save me.”
“If thine enemy be hungry, give him bread to eat; and if he be thirsty, give him water to drink:”
New Testament: What Does the Bible Say About Our Enemies? (9 Verses)
“Blessed are ye, when men shall revile you, and persecute you, and shall say all manner of evil against you falsely, for my sake . falsely: Gr. lying”
“The LORD said unto my Lord, Sit thou on my right hand, till I make thine enemies thy footstool ?”
“But I say unto you which hear, Love your enemies, do good to them which hate you,”
“Then said Jesus, Father, forgive them; for they know not what they do. And they parted his raiment, and cast lots.”
“Let not your heart be troubled: ye believe in God, believe also in me.”
“Bless them which persecute you: bless, and curse not.”
“Dearly beloved, avenge not yourselves, but rather give place unto wrath: for it is written, Vengeance is mine; I will repay, saith the Lord.”
“Therefore if thine enemy hunger, feed him; if he thirst, give him drink: for in so doing thou shalt heap coals of fire on his head.”
“And the great dragon was cast out, that old serpent, called the Devil, and Satan, which deceiveth the whole world: he was cast out into the earth, and his angels were cast out with him.”
How to Study What the Bible Says About Our Enemies
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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 our enemies. 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 our enemies 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 our enemies 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 our enemies needs to be applied more consistently. Write a specific, actionable step you can take this week.
Share what you have learned about our enemies 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 our enemies, 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 Our Enemies?
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