Bible Verses About Spiritual Attacks

"For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places."

"Submit yourselves therefore to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you."

"Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walketh about, seeking whom he may devour."

"For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal, but mighty through God to the pulling down of strong holds."

"No weapon that is formed against thee shall prosper; and every tongue that shall rise against thee in judgment thou shalt condemn."

"Nay, in all these things we are more than conquerors through him that loved us."

"Ye are of God, little children, and have overcome them: because greater is he that is in you, than he that is in the world."

"He shall cover thee with his feathers, and under his wings shalt thou trust: his truth shall be thy shield and buckler."

"Behold, I give unto you power to tread on serpents and scorpions, and over all the power of the enemy: and nothing shall by any means hurt you."

"Put on the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil."

What does the Bible say about spiritual attacks?

Spiritual attacks are real. The Bible is clear that believers face an adversary who seeks to steal, kill, and destroy. Key King James Version passages include Ephesians 6:12, James 4:7, 1 Peter 5:8. This page collects 10 KJV verses about spiritual attacks, each quoted in full.

What are signs of a spiritual attack?

Common signs include sudden intense fear, confusion, persistent negative thoughts, disrupted prayer life, unexplained conflict, and spiritual apathy. Scripture calls us to 'be sober, be vigilant' (1 Peter 5:8) and discern the source.

How do I fight spiritual attacks biblically?

Submit to God, resist the devil (James 4:7), put on the full armor of God (Ephesians 6:11), pray without ceasing, and wield Scripture as a weapon — just as Jesus did in the wilderness.