Bible Verses About The Enemies Purpose
Ranked by the OpenBible.info topical community
These are the Bible verses most often cited for the enemies purpose, ranked by the OpenBible.info topical community across 509 votes, led by 1 Corinthians 1:26-29. Each passage links to its verse page or the interactive map; scripture is the King James Version.
Top verses about The Enemies Purpose
1 Corinthians 1:26-2927 votes
For ye see your calling, brethren, how that not many wise men after the flesh, not many mighty, not many noble, are called:
John 10:1023 votes
The thief cometh not, but for to steal, and to kill, and to destroy: I am come that they might have life, and that they might have it more abundantly.
Proverbs 24:1719 votes
Rejoice not when thine enemy falleth, and let not thine heart be glad when he stumbleth:
Luke 6:2717 votes
But I say unto you which hear, Love your enemies, do good to them which hate you,
Romans 12:2017 votes
Therefore if thine enemy hunger, feed him; if he thirst, give him drink: for in so doing thou shalt heap coals of fire on his head.
Proverbs 16:716 votes
When a man’s ways please the Lord, he maketh even his enemies to be at peace with him.
John 3:1616 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.
Revelation 1:116 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:
Psalms 138:715 votes
Though I walk in the midst of trouble, thou wilt revive me: thou shalt stretch forth thine hand against the wrath of mine enemies, and thy right hand shall save me.
Exodus 23:2213 votes
But if thou shalt indeed obey his voice, and do all that I speak; then I will be an enemy unto thine enemies, and an adversary unto thine adversaries.
Proverbs 25:2113 votes
If thine enemy be hungry, give him bread to eat; and if he be thirsty, give him water to drink:
Philippians 2:1513 votes
That ye may be blameless and harmless, the sons of God, without rebuke, in the midst of a crooked and perverse nation, among whom ye shine as lights in the world;
1 Peter 5:8-913 votes
Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walketh about, seeking whom he may devour:
Psalms 91:1-1612 votes
He that dwelleth in the secret place of the most High shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty.
Matthew 5:43-4812 votes
Ye have heard that it hath been said, Thou shalt love thy neighbour, and hate thine enemy.
Matthew 5:4412 votes
But I say unto you, Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them which despitefully use you, and persecute you;
Luke 23:3412 votes
Then said Jesus, Father, forgive them; for they know not what they do. And they parted his raiment, and cast lots.
John 3:16-1712 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.
1 Peter 5:812 votes
Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walketh about, seeking whom he may devour:
1 Peter 5:912 votes
Whom resist stedfast in the faith, knowing that the same afflictions are accomplished in your brethren that are in the world.
Leviticus 26:611 votes
And I will give peace in the land, and ye shall lie down, and none shall make you afraid: and I will rid evil beasts out of the land, neither shall the sword go through your land.
Deuteronomy 20:111 votes
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.
Psalms 23:411 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.
Isaiah 54:1711 votes
No weapon that is formed against thee shall prosper; and every tongue that shall rise against thee in judgment thou shalt condemn. This is the heritage of the servants of the Lord, and their righteousness is of me, saith the Lord.
Luke 6:27-3611 votes
But I say unto you which hear, Love your enemies, do good to them which hate you,
What does the Bible say about the enemies purpose?
Readers most often cite 1 Corinthians 1:26-29 on the subject of the enemies purpose. Across 509 votes, 25 passages are commonly cited for this topic, including John 10:10, Proverbs 24:17, Luke 6:27. This page lists all 25 in ranked order, quoted in the King James Version, with each linked to its cross-references.