Bible Verses About Fighting
Ranked by the OpenBible.info topical community
These are the Bible verses most often cited for fighting, ranked by the OpenBible.info topical community across 5,641 votes, led by Matthew 18:15. Each passage links to its verse page or the interactive map; scripture is the King James Version.
Top verses about Fighting
Matthew 18:15471 votes
Moreover if thy brother shall trespass against thee, go and tell him his fault between thee and him alone: if he shall hear thee, thou hast gained thy brother.
Romans 12:17431 votes
Recompense to no man evil for evil. Provide things honest in the sight of all men.
Matthew 12:36-37411 votes
But I say unto you, That every idle word that men shall speak, they shall give account thereof in the day of judgment.
Proverbs 17:14293 votes
The beginning of strife is as when one letteth out water: therefore leave off contention, before it be meddled with.
Galatians 5:19-24287 votes
Now the works of the flesh are manifest, which are these; Adultery, fornication, uncleanness, lasciviousness,
Psalms 144:1260 votes
Blessed be the Lord my strength, which teacheth my hands to war, and my fingers to fight:
Proverbs 28:25217 votes
He that is of a proud heart stirreth up strife: but he that putteth his trust in the Lord shall be made fat.
1 Thessalonians 5:9210 votes
For God hath not appointed us to wrath, but to obtain salvation by our Lord Jesus Christ,
Titus 3:10199 votes
A man that is an heretick after the first and second admonition reject;
Galatians 5:15147 votes
But if ye bite and devour one another, take heed that ye be not consumed one of another.
Ephesians 6:10-20124 votes
Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord, and in the power of his might.
1 John 4:1121 votes
Beloved, believe not every spirit, but try the spirits whether they are of God: because many false prophets are gone out into the world.
John 18:36105 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.
1 John 1:9104 votes
If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.
1 Timothy 6:1296 votes
Fight the good fight of faith, lay hold on eternal life, whereunto thou art also called, and hast professed a good profession before many witnesses.
Revelation 21:492 votes
And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes; and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain: for the former things are passed away.
Exodus 14:1486 votes
The Lord shall fight for you, and ye shall hold your peace.
Romans 1:28-3284 votes
And even as they did not like to retain God in their knowledge, God gave them over to a reprobate mind, to do those things which are not convenient;
1 Peter 3:8-1280 votes
Finally, be ye all of one mind, having compassion one of another, love as brethren, be pitiful, be courteous:
Luke 15:768 votes
I say unto you, that likewise joy shall be in heaven over one sinner that repenteth, more than over ninety and nine just persons, which need no repentance.
2 Timothy 4:763 votes
I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith:
Ecclesiastes 3:852 votes
A time to love, and a time to hate; a time of war, and a time of peace.
Matthew 5:21-2651 votes
Ye have heard that it was said by them of old time, Thou shalt not kill; and whosoever shall kill shall be in danger of the judgment:
3 John 1:250 votes
Beloved, I wish above all things that thou mayest prosper and be in health, even as thy soul prospereth.
1 Timothy 3:346 votes
Not given to wine, no striker, not greedy of filthy lucre; but patient, not a brawler, not covetous;
What does the Bible say about fighting?
Readers most often cite Matthew 18:15 on the subject of fighting. Across 5,641 votes, 25 passages are commonly cited for this topic, including Romans 12:17, Matthew 12:36-37, Proverbs 17:14. This page lists all 25 in ranked order, quoted in the King James Version, with each linked to its cross-references.