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What does the Bible say about killing in self defense?

12 verses about killing in self defense, ranked by the votes of OpenBible.info readers, with the King James text.

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Bible verses about killing in self defense

Exodus 22:2 — If a thief be found breaking up, and be smitten that he die, there shall no blood be shed for him. 10 votes
Matthew 5:38 — Ye have heard that it hath been said, An eye for an eye, and a tooth for a tooth: 7 votes
Romans 12:19 — Dearly beloved, avenge not yourselves, but rather give place unto wrath: for it is written, Vengeance is mine; I will repay, saith the Lord. 6 votes
Genesis 9:5 — And surely your blood of your lives will I require; at the hand of every beast will I require it, and at the hand of man; at the hand of every man’s brother will I require the life of man. 5 votes
Romans 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. 5 votes
Luke 22:36 — 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. 4 votes
Exodus 20:13 — Thou shalt not kill. 3 votes
Psalms 144:1 — [A Psalm of David.] Blessed be the LORD my strength, which teacheth my hands to war, and my fingers to fight: 3 votes
Romans 13:4 — 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. 3 votes
Exodus 22:1 — 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. 2 votes
Leviticus 24:21 — And he that killeth a beast, he shall restore it: and he that killeth a man, he shall be put to death. 2 votes
1 Timothy 5:8 — 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. 2 votes

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Exodus (3), Romans (3), Genesis (1), Leviticus (1), Psalms (1), Matthew (1), Luke (1), 1 Timothy (1)

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