Bible Verses About Serving in the Military
Ranked by the OpenBible.info topical community
These are the Bible verses most often cited for serving in the military, ranked by the OpenBible.info topical community across 237 votes, led by Ephesians 6:10-20. Each passage links to its verse page or the interactive map; scripture is the King James Version.
Top verses about Serving in the Military
Ephesians 6:10-2033 votes
Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord, and in the power of his might.
Joshua 1:925 votes
Have not I commanded thee? Be strong and of a good courage; be not afraid, neither be thou dismayed: for the Lord thy God is with thee whithersoever thou goest.
John 15:1323 votes
Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends.
Psalms 33:12-2217 votes
Blessed is the nation whose God is the Lord; and the people whom he hath chosen for his own inheritance.
Romans 13:1-1416 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.
Ephesians 6:1115 votes
Put on the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil.
Ecclesiastes 3:814 votes
A time to love, and a time to hate; a time of war, and a time of peace.
Isaiah 41:1014 votes
Fear thou not; for I am with thee: be not dismayed; for I am thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness.
Philippians 4:1314 votes
I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me.
Psalms 23:413 votes
Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me.
John 14:2713 votes
Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you: not as the world giveth, give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid.
Psalms 46:110 votes
God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble.
Psalms 108:12-1310 votes
Give us help from trouble: for vain is the help of man.
Matthew 24:6-810 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.
2 Timothy 2:3-410 votes
Thou therefore endure hardness, as a good soldier of Jesus Christ.
What does the Bible say about serving in the military?
Readers most often cite Ephesians 6:10-20 on the subject of serving in the military. Across 237 votes, 15 passages are commonly cited for this topic, including Joshua 1:9, John 15:13, Psalms 33:12-22. This page lists all 15 in ranked order, quoted in the King James Version, with each linked to its cross-references.