Bible Verses About Conscientious Objectors
Ranked by the OpenBible.info topical community
These are the Bible verses most often cited for conscientious objectors, ranked by the OpenBible.info topical community across 1,698 votes, led by Matthew 5:39. Each passage links to its verse page or the interactive map; scripture is the King James Version.
Top verses about Conscientious Objectors
Matthew 5:3996 votes
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.
John 18:3668 votes
Jesus answered, My kingdom is not of this world: if my kingdom were of this world, then would my servants fight, that I should not be delivered to the Jews: but now is my kingdom not from hence.
Romans 12:263 votes
And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God.
John 3:1657 votes
For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.
Matthew 26:5252 votes
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.
Revelation 1:152 votes
The Revelation of Jesus Christ, which God gave unto him, to shew unto his servants things which must shortly come to pass; and he sent and signified it by his angel unto his servant John:
Romans 1:1650 votes
For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ: for it is the power of God unto salvation to every one that believeth; to the Jew first, and also to the Greek.
Isaiah 9:649 votes
For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counsellor, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace.
Luke 3:1449 votes
And the soldiers likewise demanded of him, saying, And what shall we do? And he said unto them, Do violence to no man, neither accuse any falsely; and be content with your wages.
John 14:649 votes
Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me.
Acts 2:3849 votes
Then Peter said unto them, Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins, and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost.
2 Corinthians 10:348 votes
For though we walk in the flesh, we do not war after the flesh:
Philippians 3:2048 votes
For our conversation is in heaven; from whence also we look for the Saviour, the Lord Jesus Christ:
Micah 4:345 votes
And he shall judge among many people, and rebuke strong nations afar off; and they shall beat their swords into plowshares, and their spears into pruninghooks: nation shall not lift up a sword against nation, neither shall they learn war any more.
Colossians 2:1-2345 votes
For I would that ye knew what great conflict I have for you, and for them at Laodicea, and for as many as have not seen my face in the flesh;
Revelation 17:1445 votes
These shall make war with the Lamb, and the Lamb shall overcome them: for he is Lord of lords, and King of kings: and they that are with him are called, and chosen, and faithful.
Galatians 5:2244 votes
But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith,
James 4:143 votes
From whence come wars and fightings among you? come they not hence, even of your lusts that war in your members?
2 Corinthians 10:3-442 votes
For though we walk in the flesh, we do not war after the flesh:
John 3:16-1740 votes
For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.
Matthew 24:639 votes
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.
Romans 13:1-1439 votes
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.
Colossians 3:1-2535 votes
If ye then be risen with Christ, seek those things which are above, where Christ sitteth on the right hand of God.
Matthew 5:1-4832 votes
And seeing the multitudes, he went up into a mountain: and when he was set, his disciples came unto him:
Romans 13:231 votes
Whosoever therefore resisteth the power, resisteth the ordinance of God: and they that resist shall receive to themselves damnation.
What does the Bible say about conscientious objectors?
Readers most often cite Matthew 5:39 on the subject of conscientious objectors. Across 1,698 votes, 25 passages are commonly cited for this topic, including John 18:36, Romans 12:2, John 3:16. This page lists all 25 in ranked order, quoted in the King James Version, with each linked to its cross-references.