48 Bible Verses about The Devil
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Ye are of your father the devil, and the lusts of your father ye will practise. He was a murderer from the beginning, and stood not fast in the truth, because truth was not in him. When he speaketh a lie, he speaketh what is peculiarly his own: for he is a liar, and the father of it.
By this the children of God are manifestly seen, and the children of the devil. Every one that doth not practise righteousness, is not of God, and he that loveth not his brother.
We know that we are of God, and the whole world is under the power of that wicked one.
the enemy who sowed them is the devil; the harvest is the end of the world; and the reapers are the angels.
Jesus answered them, Have I not chosen you twelve, and one of you is a devil?
to deliver such a one over to Satan for the destruction of the flesh, that the spirit may be saved in the day of the Lord Jesus.
Again the devil taketh him unto an exceeding high mountain, and sheweth him all the kingdoms of the world, and their glory;
And the tempter coming to him said, If thou art the Son of God, command that these stones be made loaves.
and that they may escape out of the snare of the devil, who have been captured by him for his will.
Ye cannot drink the cup of the Lord and the cup of daemons: ye cannot be partakers of the table of the Lord, and the table of daemons.
Therefore we wished to have come unto you, even I Paul, once and again; but Satan prevented us.
that no advantage be gained over us by Satan; for we are not ignorant of his devices.
Then saith Jesus unto him, Avaunt Satan! for it is written, "Thou shalt worship the Lord thy God, and to him only thou pay divine adoration."
Now the God of peace shall bruise Satan under your feet shortly. The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you. Amen.
And when the thousand years shall be completed, Satan shall be loosed out of his prison;
Thou believest that there is one God; thou doest well: the devils also believe and tremble.
Not as Cain, who was of the wicked one, and slew his brother: and wherefore did he slay him? Because his own works were wicked, and those of his brother righteous.
Not a new convert, lest he be puffed up, and fall into the devil's crime.
I shall not speak many things more with you: for the ruler of this world is coming, though in me he hath no part.
so if Satan cast out Satan; he is divided against himself; how then can his kingdom subsist?
Be clothed in the panoply of God, that we may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil.
and the devil said unto him, I will give thee all this authority, and the glory of these; for to me it is delivered, and to whomsoever I will, I give it.
And Jesus rebuked him, and the devil came out of him; and the child was cured from that hour.
Then turning from him, he said unto Peter, Get thee behind me Satan! thou art an offence to me: for thou dost not relish the things of God, but those of men.
THEN was Jesus led away by the spirit into the wilderness, to be tempted by the devil.
And the man sprang upon them, in whom was the evil spirit, and getting the mastery over them, prevailed against them, so that they fled out of that house naked and wounded.
And the devil who deceived them was cast into the lake of fire and brimstone, where the beast and the false prophet are, and they shall be tormented day and night for ever and ever.
But some of them said, He casteth out devils by Beelzebub the prince of the devils.
and all the devils besought him, saying, Send us into the swine, that we may enter into them.
Then the devil taketh him up into the holy city, and placed him on a wing of the temple,
whose appearing is known by fanatical energy, displayed in all power, and signs, and lying miracles,
And supper being served, (the devil having now injected into the heart of Judas Iscariot, the son of Simon, that he should betray him;)
And he brought him to Jerusalem, and set him on a wing of the temple, and said to him, If thou art the Son of God, cast thy self down from hence:
Then the seventy returned with joy, saying, Lord, even the devils are subject to us through thy name.
This is not the wisdom which cometh from above, but is earthly, sensual, diabolical.
I know thy works and where thou hast thy abode, even where Satan's throne [is erected]: and thou holdest fast my name, and hast not denied my faith, even in those days when Antipas was my faithful martyr, who was put to death among you, where Satan dwelleth.
And the devil taking him up into an exceeding high mountain, displayed before him all the kingdoms of the world in a moment of time:
Then the devils besought him, saying, If thou cast us out, permit us to go into the herd of swine.
wherein in times past ye walked after the fashion of this world, after the prince of the power of the air, the spirit who now worketh with energy in the children of disobedience:
Then the devils going out of the man, entered into the swine; and the herd rushed down a precipice into the lake, and was suffocated.
From Thematic Bible
Names » Of satan » The Devil
Then the devil leaveth him, and lo! angels came and ministered unto him.
Pride » Characteristic of » The Devil
Not a new convert, lest he be puffed up, and fall into the devil's crime.
Salvation » Is deliverance from » The Devil
spoiling principalities and powers, he exposed them to view openly, triumphing over them on it.
Seeing therefore that the children have partaken of flesh and blood, he also himself, in exact resemblance, partook of the same, that by death he might destroy him who held the power of death, that is, the devil; and deliver those, even as many as through their whole life were subjects of bondage to the fear of death.
Satan » The Devil
and he seized on the dragon, the old serpent, which is the devil and Satan, and bound him a thousand years,
THEN was Jesus led away by the spirit into the wilderness, to be tempted by the devil.
being tempted forty days by the devil; and did eat nothing during those days: and when they were ended, afterwards he was hungry.
and the devil said unto him, I will give thee all this authority, and the glory of these; for to me it is delivered, and to whomsoever I will, I give it.
Slander » Characteristic of » The Devil
And I heard a great voice saying in the heaven, Now is come the salvation, and the power, and the kingdom of our God, and the authority of his Christ; because the accuser of our brethren is cast down, who accused them before our God day and night.
The Devil » Character of » Fierce and cruel
Be sober, be vigilant; for your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, prowleth around, seeking whom he may devour:
And while he was yet approaching the devil threw him down, and violently convulsed him. Then Jesus rebuked the unclean spirit, and cured the child; and restored him to his father.
For he had commanded the unclean spirit to come out of the man; for many times it had seized on him; and though under a guard, and bound with chains and fetters; yet bursting the bonds, he was driven by the devil into the desert places.
And, behold! a spirit taketh him, and suddenly he crieth out, and convulseth him, with foaming; and bruising him, with difficulty retires from him.
The Devil » The wicked » Are the children of
By this the children of God are manifestly seen, and the children of the devil. Every one that doth not practise righteousness, is not of God, and he that loveth not his brother.
the field is the world: and the good seed are those who are the children of the kingdom; but the zizane are the children of the wicked one;
said, O thou full of all guile and all mischief, thou child of the devil, thou enemy of all righteousness, wilt thou not cease perverting the strait ways of the Lord?
The Devil » Saints » Tempted by
For this cause also, when I could no longer forbear, I sent to know your fidelity, lest by any means the tempter had tempted you, and our labour should be in vain.
The Devil » Works lying wonders
whose appearing is known by fanatical energy, displayed in all power, and signs, and lying miracles,
For they are the spirits of demons doing wonders, which go forth unto the kings of the earth, and of the whole habitable globe, to gather them together unto the battle of that great day of God Almighty.
The Devil » Character of » Deceitful
And no marvel! For Satan himself is transformed into an angel of light.
Be clothed in the panoply of God, that we may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil.
The Devil » Opposes God's work
Therefore we wished to have come unto you, even I Paul, once and again; but Satan prevented us.
The Devil » The wicked » Possessed by
But Peter said, O Ananias! why hath Satan filled thy heart that thou shouldst lie to the Holy Ghost, and secrete something from the price of the estate?
wherein in times past ye walked after the fashion of this world, after the prince of the power of the air, the spirit who now worketh with energy in the children of disobedience:
Then entered Satan into Judas called Iscariot, though he was of the number of the twelve.
The Devil » The apostacy is of
NOW the Spirit speaketh expresly, that in the latter days some will apostatise from the faith, giving heed to spirits of delusion, and doctrines of devils;
whose appearing is known by fanatical energy, displayed in all power, and signs, and lying miracles,
The Devil » Saints » Overcome
I write unto you, fathers, because ye have known him that is from the beginning. I write unto you, young men, because ye have overcome the wicked one. I write unto you, little children, because ye have known the Father.
And I heard a great voice saying in the heaven, Now is come the salvation, and the power, and the kingdom of our God, and the authority of his Christ; because the accuser of our brethren is cast down, who accused them before our God day and night. And they have vanquished him by the blood of the Lamb, and by the word of their testimony; and they loved not their lives unto death.
The Devil » Hinders the gospel
When any person heareth the word of the kingdom, and doth not understand it, the wicked one cometh, and snatcheth away what was sown on his heart: such is he who is the sown by the road-side.
among whom the god of this world hath blinded the minds of the unbelievers, that the light of the gospel of the glory of Christ, who is the image of God, should not dart its bright beams upon them.
The Devil » The author of the fall » Ge 3:1
The Devil » Character of » Subtle
But I fear lest as the serpent beguiled Eve by his craftiness, so your minds should be corrupted from the simplicity which belongs to Christ.
The Devil » Christ triumphing over » Completed by his death
Seeing therefore that the children have partaken of flesh and blood, he also himself, in exact resemblance, partook of the same, that by death he might destroy him who held the power of death, that is, the devil;
spoiling principalities and powers, he exposed them to view openly, triumphing over them on it.
The Devil » Character of » Powerful
wherein in times past ye walked after the fashion of this world, after the prince of the power of the air, the spirit who now worketh with energy in the children of disobedience:
For our conflict is not merely against flesh and blood, but against principalities, and against powers, and against the rulers of the darkness of this world, and against wicked spirits in the aerial regions.
The Devil » The wicked » Ensnared by
and that they may escape out of the snare of the devil, who have been captured by him for his will.
He must also have a fair character from those who are without, that he may not fall into reproach, and into the snare of the devil.
The Devil » Compared to » A sower of tares
He saith unto them, Some man, an enemy, hath done this. Then the servants said to him, Wilt thou that we go and weed them out?
and while the men were asleep, his enemy came and sowed zizane among the wheat, and departed.
The Devil » Perverts the scripture
and saith to him, If thou be the Son of God, cast thyself down: for it is written, "that he shall give his angels a charge concerning thee: and in their hands shall they hold thee up, lest at any time thou dash thy foot against a stone."
The Devil » Shall be condemned at the judgment
And the devil who deceived them was cast into the lake of fire and brimstone, where the beast and the false prophet are, and they shall be tormented day and night for ever and ever.
And the angels who preserved not their own primitive state, but deserted their proper abode, hath he reserved in everlasting chains under darkness, unto the judgment of the great day.
The Devil » Christ triumphing over » In empowering his disciples to cast out
AND having called unto him his twelve disciples, he gave them authority over unclean spirits, to cast them out, and to cure every disease, and every malady.
And these signs shall follow those that believe: in my name shall they cast out devils; they shall speak with new tongues;
The Devil » Sinned against God
he that practises sin is of the devil; for from the beginning the devil sinneth. For this purpose the Son of God was manifested, that he might destroy the works of the devil.
For if God spared not the angels when they sinned, but casting them bound in chains of darkness into hell, delivered them to be kept fast until the judgment;
The Devil » Christ triumphing over » In casting out the spirits of
And he said to them, Go tell that fox, Behold, I cast out devils, and perform cures today and to-morrow, and on the third day I shall be perfected.
But if with the finger of God I cast out devils, then, verily the kingdom of God is come unto you.
The Devil » Character of » Presumptuous
Then the devil taketh him up into the holy city, and placed him on a wing of the temple, and saith to him, If thou be the Son of God, cast thyself down: for it is written, "that he shall give his angels a charge concerning thee: and in their hands shall they hold thee up, lest at any time thou dash thy foot against a stone."
The Devil » Saints » Should resist
against whom stand fast, firm in the faith, knowing that the very same sufferings are fully endured by the brotherhood which is in the world.
The Devil » Cast down to hell
For if God spared not the angels when they sinned, but casting them bound in chains of darkness into hell, delivered them to be kept fast until the judgment;
And the angels who preserved not their own primitive state, but deserted their proper abode, hath he reserved in everlasting chains under darkness, unto the judgment of the great day.
The Devil » Saints » Afflicted by, only as God permits
The Devil » Assumes the form of an angel of light
And no marvel! For Satan himself is transformed into an angel of light.
The Devil » Saints » Should be watchful against
that no advantage be gained over us by Satan; for we are not ignorant of his devices.
The Devil » The wicked » Blinded by
among whom the god of this world hath blinded the minds of the unbelievers, that the light of the gospel of the glory of Christ, who is the image of God, should not dart its bright beams upon them.
The Devil » Saints » Should be armed against
Be clothed in the panoply of God, that we may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil. For our conflict is not merely against flesh and blood, but against principalities, and against powers, and against the rulers of the darkness of this world, and against wicked spirits in the aerial regions. Therefore take the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all things to stand. read more.
Stand therefore, girded about your loins with truth, and putting on the breastplate of righteousness; and underneath your feet shod with the preparation of the gospel of peace; and over all lifting up the shield of faith, with which ye shall be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked one.
The Devil » Character of » Malignant
The Devil » The wicked » Deceived by
The Devil » The wicked » Turn aside after
The Devil » The wicked » Troubled by
The Devil » Tempted Christ
And the tempter coming to him said, If thou art the Son of God, command that these stones be made loaves. But he answering said, It is written, "Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that proceedeth out of the mouth of God." Then the devil taketh him up into the holy city, and placed him on a wing of the temple, read more.
and saith to him, If thou be the Son of God, cast thyself down: for it is written, "that he shall give his angels a charge concerning thee: and in their hands shall they hold thee up, lest at any time thou dash thy foot against a stone." Jesus said unto him, It is written again, "Thou shalt not tempt the Lord thy God." Again the devil taketh him unto an exceeding high mountain, and sheweth him all the kingdoms of the world, and their glory; and saith unto him, All these things will I give thee, if thou wilt fall prostrate and worship me. Then saith Jesus unto him, Avaunt Satan! for it is written, "Thou shalt worship the Lord thy God, and to him only thou pay divine adoration."
The Devil » Christ triumphing over » Illustrated
When a strong man, in complete armour, guards his palace, his goods are in peace. But when a stronger person than he coming, vanquisheth him, he takes away his suit of armour in which he confided, and distributes the spoils.
The Devil » Character of » Proud
Not a new convert, lest he be puffed up, and fall into the devil's crime.
The Devil » The wicked » Punished, together with
Then shall he say also to those on the left hand, Depart from me, ye cursed, into everlasting fire, prepared for the devil and his angels:
The Devil » Everlasting fire is prepared for
Then shall he say also to those on the left hand, Depart from me, ye cursed, into everlasting fire, prepared for the devil and his angels:
The Devil » Christ triumphing over » In resisting his temptations
Then the devil leaveth him, and lo! angels came and ministered unto him.
The Devil » Christ triumphing over » Predicted
The Devil » Compared to » Fowls
and as he was sowing, some seeds fell indeed by the road-side; and the birds came and ate them up:
The Devil » Saints » Shall finally triumph over
Now the God of peace shall bruise Satan under your feet shortly. The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you. Amen.
The Devil » Character of » Wicked
I write unto you, fathers, because ye have known him that is from the beginning. I write unto you, young men, because ye have overcome the wicked one. I write unto you, little children, because ye have known the Father.
The Devil » Compared to » A roaring lion
Be sober, be vigilant; for your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, prowleth around, seeking whom he may devour:
The Devil » Christ triumphing over » In destroying the works of
he that practises sin is of the devil; for from the beginning the devil sinneth. For this purpose the Son of God was manifested, that he might destroy the works of the devil.
The Devil » Compared to » A wolf
But the hireling, and he that is not the shepherd, whose own property the sheep are not, seeth the wolf coming, and leaveth the sheep, and fleeth; and the wolf seizes upon them, and disperseth the sheep.
The Devil » Saints » Sifted by
And the Lord said, Simon, Simon, lo! Satan hath earnestly sought you, that he might sift you as wheat:
The Devil » Cast out of heaven
The Devil » Compared to
The Devil » Character of » Cowardly
The Devil » The wicked » Do the lusts of
Ye are of your father the devil, and the lusts of your father ye will practise. He was a murderer from the beginning, and stood not fast in the truth, because truth was not in him. When he speaketh a lie, he speaketh what is peculiarly his own: for he is a liar, and the father of it.
Truth » Of God » Is denied by » The Devil
the Truth of God » Is denied by » The Devil
War » Figurative » Is against » The Devil
Be sober, be vigilant; for your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, prowleth around, seeking whom he may devour:
that no advantage be gained over us by Satan; for we are not ignorant of his devices.
And the dragon was incensed against the woman, and went forth to make war against the remnant of her seed, who keep the commandments of God, and hold the testimony of Jesus Christ.
Warfare of saints » Is against » The Devil
Be sober, be vigilant; for your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, prowleth around, seeking whom he may devour:
that no advantage be gained over us by Satan; for we are not ignorant of his devices.
And the dragon was incensed against the woman, and went forth to make war against the remnant of her seed, who keep the commandments of God, and hold the testimony of Jesus Christ.
Topics on The Devil
Children Of The Devil
Acts 13:10said, O thou full of all guile and all mischief, thou child of the devil, thou enemy of all righteousness, wilt thou not cease perverting the strait ways of the Lord?
Man's Authority Over The Devil
Mark 3:15and to have authority to cure diseases, and to cast out devils:
The Devil Tempting People
2 Corinthians 11:3But I fear lest as the serpent beguiled Eve by his craftiness, so your minds should be corrupted from the simplicity which belongs to Christ.
Worshipping The Devil
Matthew 4:9and saith unto him, All these things will I give thee, if thou wilt fall prostrate and worship me.
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