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What does the Bible say about self defense?

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

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Bible verses about 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. 4 votes
Psalms 82:4 — Deliver the poor and needy: rid them out of the hand of the wicked. 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
Luke 11:21 — When a strong man armed keepeth his palace, his goods are in peace: 3 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. 3 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. 3 votes
Numbers 31:3 — And Moses spake unto the people, saying, Arm some of yourselves unto the war, and let them go against the Midianites, and avenge the LORD of Midian. 2 votes
Nehemiah 4:17 — They which builded on the wall, and they that bare burdens, with those that laded, every one with one of his hands wrought in the work, and with the other hand held a weapon. 2 votes
Proverbs 25:26 — A righteous man falling down before the wicked is as a troubled fountain, and a corrupt spring. 2 votes
Matthew 5:38 — Ye have heard that it hath been said, An eye for an eye, and a tooth for a tooth: 2 votes
Matthew 5:39 — But I say unto you, That ye resist not evil: but whosoever shall smite thee on thy right cheek, turn to him the other also. 2 votes
Matthew 26:52 — Then said Jesus unto him, Put up again thy sword into his place: for all they that take the sword shall perish with the sword. 2 votes
Romans 12:18 — If it be possible, as much as lieth in you, live peaceably with all men. 2 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. 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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Matthew (3), Romans (3), Psalms (2), Luke (2), Exodus (1), Numbers (1), Nehemiah (1), Proverbs (1), 1 Timothy (1)

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