What does the Bible say about time for war?

12 verses about time for war, ranked by the votes of OpenBible.info readers, with the King James text.

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Bible verses about time for war

1. Deuteronomy 20:1 — When thou goest out to battle against thine enemies, and seest horses, and chariots, and a people more than thou, be not afraid of them: for the LORD thy God is with thee, which brought thee up out of the land of Egypt. 5 votes
2. 1 Timothy 2:1 — I exhort therefore, that, first of all, supplications, prayers, intercessions, and giving of thanks, be made for all men; 5 votes
3. Psalms 144:1 — [A Psalm of David.] Blessed be the LORD my strength, which teacheth my hands to war, and my fingers to fight: 4 votes
4. Ecclesiastes 3:8 — A time to love, and a time to hate; a time of war, and a time of peace. 4 votes
5. Matthew 24:6 — And ye shall hear of wars and rumours of wars: see that ye be not troubled: for all these things must come to pass, but the end is not yet. 4 votes
6. 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. 4 votes
7. Psalms 18:34 — He teacheth my hands to war, so that a bow of steel is broken by mine arms. 3 votes
8. Psalms 82:4 — Deliver the poor and needy: rid them out of the hand of the wicked. 3 votes
9. Luke 11:21 — When a strong man armed keepeth his palace, his goods are in peace: 3 votes
10. Romans 12:18 — If it be possible, as much as lieth in you, live peaceably with all men. 3 votes
11. James 4:1 — From whence come wars and fightings among you? come they not hence, even of your lusts that war in your members? 3 votes
12. Acts 1:7 — And he said unto them, It is not for you to know the times or the seasons, which the Father hath put in his own power. 2 votes

Where these verses are

Psalms (3), Romans (2), Deuteronomy (1), Ecclesiastes (1), Matthew (1), Luke (1), Acts (1), 1 Timothy (1), James (1)

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• War
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• Law Enforcement

Topical Bible data by OpenBible.info (https://www.openbible.info/topics/), CC BY 4.0. Votes reflect how many readers judged each verse relevant; they are not a doctrinal ranking. Verse text: King James Version.