Some Bible Topics
self defense
Exodus Chapter 22:2
If a thief be found breaking up, and be smitten that he die, there shall no blood be shed for him.
Exodus Chapter 22:3
If the sun be risen upon him, there shall be blood shed for him; for he should make full restitution; if he have nothing, then he shall be sold for his theft.
Numbers Chapter 31:3
And Moses spake unto the people, saying, Arm some of yourselves unto the war, and let them go against the Midianites, and avenge the LORD of Midian.
Nehemiah Chapter 4:17
They which builded on the wall, and they that bare burdens, with those that laded, every one with one of his hands wrought in the work, and with the other hand held a weapon.
Nehemiah Chapter 4:18
For the builders, every one had his sword girded by his side, and so builded. And he that sounded the trumpet was by me.
Psalm Chapter 82:4
Deliver the poor and needy: rid them out of the hand of the wicked.
Psalm Chapter 144:1
Blessed be the LORD my strength, which teacheth my hands to war, and my fingers to fight:
Proverbs Chapter 25:26
A righteous man falling down before the wicked is as a troubled fountain, and a corrupt spring.
Matthew Chapter 5:38
Ye have heard that it hath been said, An eye for an eye, and a tooth for a tooth:
Matthew Chapter 5:39
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.
Matthew Chapter 26:52
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.
Matthew Chapter 26:53
Thinkest thou that I cannot now pray to my Father, and he shall presently give me more than twelve legions of angels?
Matthew Chapter 26:54
But how then shall the scriptures be fulfilled, that thus it must be?
Luke Chapter 11:21
When a strong man armed keepeth his palace, his goods are in peace:
Luke Chapter 22:36
Then said he unto them, But now, he that hath a purse, let him take it, and likewise his scrip: and he that hath no sword, let him sell his garment, and buy one.
Romans Chapter 12:18
If it be possible, as much as lieth in you, live peaceably with all men.
Romans Chapter 12:19
Dearly beloved, avenge not yourselves, but rather give place unto wrath: for it is written, Vengeance is mine; I will repay, saith the Lord.
Romans Chapter 13:4
For he is the minister of God to thee for good. But if thou do that which is evil, be afraid; for he beareth not the sword in vain: for he is the minister of God, a revenger to execute wrath upon him that doeth evil.
1 Timothy Chapter 5:8
But if any provide not for his own, and specially for those of his own house, he hath denied the faith, and is worse than an infidel.