Bible Verses To Keep Evil Spirits Away

Dear friends, keeping evil spirits at bay begins with drawing close to God and resisting the devil. Scripture reminds us that God’s power is infinitely greater than any force of darkness. When we submit to Him and wield the sword of the Spirit – His Word – we stand protected no matter the attack.

The Bible gives us many examples of Jesus displaying authority over demonic influences as He rebuked spirits and set people free. As His followers, we now have that same authority to drive out anything that threatens our peace. But first, we must consecrate ourselves through repentance and obedience. Sin can give the devil an opening so we must diligently avoid it.

We can also arm ourselves daily by putting on the full armor of God – abiding in truth, pursuing righteousness, proclaiming the gospel of peace, relying on faith and salvation, and using Scripture to combat lies and accusations. God has sent His angels to guard us as well so we do not wage this battle alone.

In the end, our triumph is assured through Christ’s finished work on the cross if we draw strength from Him. Stay vigilant, dear friends. Fix your eyes on the Lord, trust His ways even amidst spiritual warfare, and you will see His faithful hand of protection cover your life.

Now let’s look at some key Bible verses related to keeping evil spirits at bay.

Verses About the Power of Jesus Over Evil

Mark 1:27
“They were all amazed, insomuch that they questioned among themselves, saying, What thing is this? what new doctrine is this? for with authority commandeth he even the unclean spirits, they do obey him”

Luke 10:17
“The seventy returned again with joy, saying, Lord, even the devils are subject unto us through thy name”

Matthew 8:16
“When the even was come, they brought unto him many that were possessed with devils: he cast out the spirits with his word, healed all that were sick”

Luke 4:36
“They were all amazed, spake among themselves, saying, What a word is this! for with authority power he commandeth the unclean spirits, they come out”

John 1:12
“But as many as received him, to them gave he power to become the sons of God, even to them that believe on his name”

Mark 3:11
“Unclean spirits, when they saw him, fell down before him, cried, saying, Thou art the Son of God”

Acts 10:38
“How God anointed Jesus of Nazareth with the Holy Ghost with power: who went about doing good, healing all that were oppressed of the devil; for God was with him”

1 John 3:8
“He that committeth sin is of the devil; for the devil sinneth from the beginning. For this purpose the Son of God was manifested, that he might destroy the works of the devil”

Luke 9:42
“As he was yet a coming, the devil threw him down, tare him. Jesus rebuked the unclean spirit, healed the child, delivered him again to his father”

Matthew 17:19
“Then came the disciples to Jesus apart, said, Why could not we cast him out?”

Calling on the Name of Jesus for Protection

Acts 4:12
“Neither is there salvation in any other: for there is none other name under heaven given among men, whereby we must be saved”

Philippians 2:10
“That at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, of things in heaven, things in earth, things under the earth”

2 Timothy 2:22
“Flee also youthful lusts: but follow righteousness, faith, charity, peace, with them that call on the Lord out of a pure heart”

Acts 2:21
“It shall come to pass, that whosoever shall call on the name of the Lord shall be saved”

Mark 16:17
“These signs shall follow them that believe; In my name shall they cast out devils; they shall speak with new tongues”

Romans 10:13
“For whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved”

1 Corinthians 6:11
“Such were some of you: but ye are washed, but ye are sanctified, but ye are justified in the name of the Lord Jesus, by the Spirit of our God”

Putting on the Armor of God

Ephesians 6:11
“Put on the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil”

Ephesians 6:13
“Wherefore take unto you the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to withstand in the evil day, having done all, to stand”

Ephesians 6:14
“Stand therefore, having your loins girt about with truth, having on the breastplate of righteousness”

Ephesians 6:16
“Above all, taking the shield of faith, wherewith ye shall be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked”

Ephesians 6:17
“Take the helmet of salvation, the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God”

2 Corinthians 10:4
“(For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal, but mighty through God to the pulling down of strong holds;)”

Isaiah 59:17
“For he put on righteousness as a breastplate, an helmet of salvation upon his head; he put on the garments of vengeance for clothing, was clad with zeal as a cloak”

1 Thessalonians 5:8
“But let us, who are of the day, be sober, putting on the breastplate of faith love; for an helmet, the hope of salvation”

Resisting the Devil with Scripture

1 Peter 5:8-9
“Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walketh about, seeking whom he may devour: Whom resist stedfast in the faith, knowing that the same afflictions are accomplished in your brethren that are in the world”

Matthew 4:10
“Then saith Jesus unto him, Get thee hence, Satan: for it is written, Thou shalt worship the Lord thy God, him only shalt thou serve”

1 John 4:4
“Ye are of God, little children, have overcome them: because greater is he that is in you, than he that is in the world”

Revelation 12:11
“They overcame him by the blood of the Lamb, by the word of their testimony; they loved not their lives unto the death”

Luke 10:19
“Behold, I give unto you power to tread on serpents scorpions, over all the power of the enemy: nothing shall by any means hurt you”

2 Corinthians 11:14
“No marvel; for Satan himself is transformed into an angel of light”

Angelic Protection Promised in the Bible

Psalm 91:11
“For he shall give his angels charge over thee, to keep thee in all thy ways”

Hebrews 1:14
“Are they not all ministering spirits, sent forth to minister for them who shall be heirs of salvation?”

Psalm 34:7
“The angel of the Lord encampeth round about them that fear him, delivereth them”

2 Kings 6:17
“Elisha prayed, said, Lord , I pray thee, open his eyes, that he may see. the Lord opened the eyes of the young man; he saw: , behold, the mountain was full of horses chariots of fire round about Elisha”

Acts 12:7
“behold, the angel of the Lord came upon him, a light shined in the prison: he smote Peter on the side, raised him up, saying, Arise up quickly. his chains fell off from his hands”

Matthew 18:10
“Take heed that ye despise not one of these little ones; for I say unto you, That in heaven their angels do always behold the face of my Father which is in heaven”

Avoiding Sin to Not Give Devil a Foothold

James 4:7
“Submit yourselves therefore to God. Resist the devil, he will flee from you”

Ephesians 4:27
“Neither give place to the devil”

1 Peter 5:8
“Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walketh about, seeking whom he may devour”

1 Corinthians 10:13
“There hath no temptation taken you but such as is common to man: but God is faithful, who will not suffer you to be tempted above that ye are able; but will with the temptation also make a way to escape, that ye may be able to bear it”

Romans 6:12-13
“Let not sin therefore reign in your mortal body, that ye should obey it in the lusts thereof. Neither yield ye your members as instruments of unrighteousness unto sin: but yield yourselves unto God, as those that are alive from the dead, your members as instruments of righteousness unto God”

Asking God to Guard Heart and Mind

Philippians 4:7
“The peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts minds through Christ Jesus”

Proverbs 4:23
“Keep thy heart with all diligence; for out of it are the issues of life”

Psalm 51:10
“Create in me a clean heart, O God; renew a right spirit within me”

1 Peter 1:13
“Wherefore gird up the loins of your mind, be sober, hope to the end for the grace that is to be brought unto you at the revelation of Jesus Christ”

Ephesians 3:17
“That Christ may dwell in your hearts by faith; that ye, being rooted grounded in love”

Bible Stories of Jesus & Disciples Casting Out Demons

Mark 1:34
“He healed many that were sick of divers diseases, cast out many devils; suffered not the devils to speak, because they knew him”

Acts 16:18
“This did she many days. But Paul, being grieved, turned said to the spirit, I command thee in the name of Jesus Christ to come out of her. he came out the same hour”

Mark 9:38
“John answered him, saying, Master, we saw one casting out devils in thy name, he followeth not us: we forbad him, because he followeth not us”

Matthew 17:18
“Jesus rebuked the devil; he departed out of him: the child was cured from that very hour”