Quotations on the Adversary, Satan, & the Devil
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SATAN IS EVIL FROM THE BEGINNING
“Ye are of your father the devil, and the lusts of your father ye will do. He was a murderer from the beginning, and abode not in the truth, because there is no truth in him. When he speaketh a lie, he speaketh of his own: for he is a liar, and the father of it.” —John 8:44
SATAN APPEARS AS AN ANGEL OF LIGHT
“And no marvel; for Satan himself is transformed into an angel of light.” —II Corinthians 11:14
SATAN IS CAST OUT IN THE LAST DAYS
“Now is the judgment of this world: now shall the prince of this world be cast out.” —John 12:31
“And the great dragon was cast out, that old serpent, called the Devil, and Satan, which deceiveth the whole world: he was cast out into the earth, and his angels were cast out with him.” —Revelation 12:9
SATAN IS THE FATHER OF LIES
“Ye are of your father the devil, and the lusts of your father ye will do. He was a murderer from the beginning, and abode not in the truth, because there is no truth in him. When he speaketh a lie, he speaketh of his own: for he is a liar, and the father of it.” —John 8:44
“But Peter said, Ananias, why hath Satan filled thine heart to lie to the Holy Ghost, and to keep back part of the price of the land?” —Acts 5:3
“Even him, whose coming is after the working of Satan with all power and signs and lying wonders,” —II Thessalonians 2:9
SATAN IS THE ADVERSARY
Listed in Biblical Order
“And Satan stood up against Israel, and provoked David to number Israel.” —I Chronicles 21:1
“Set thou a wicked man over him: and let Satan stand at his right hand.” —Psalms 109:6
“And he shewed me Joshua the high priest standing before the angel of the LORD, and Satan standing at his right hand to resist him. And the LORD said unto Satan, The LORD rebuke thee, O Satan; even the LORD that hath chosen Jerusalem rebuke thee: is not this a brand plucked out of the fire?” —Zechariah 3:1-2
“And he was there in the wilderness forty days, tempted of Satan; and was with the wild beasts; and the angels ministered unto him.” —Mark 1:13
“And the Lord said, Simon, Simon, behold, Satan hath desired to have you, that he may sift you as wheat:” —Luke 22:31
“Defraud ye not one the other, except it be with consent for a time, that ye may give yourselves to fasting and prayer; and come together again, that Satan tempt you not for your incontinency.” —I Corinthians 7:5
“Lest Satan should get an advantage of us: for we are not ignorant of his devices.” —II Corinthians 2:11
SATAN STANDS BEFORE GOD
Listed in Biblical Order
“Now there was a day when the sons of God came to present themselves before the LORD, and Satan came also among them.” —Job 1:6
“And the LORD said unto Satan, Behold, all that he hath is in thy power; only upon himself put not forth thine hand. So Satan went forth from the presence of the LORD.” —Job 1:12
“Again there was a day when the sons of God came to present themselves before the LORD, and Satan came also among them to present himself before the LORD.” —Job 2:1
“So went Satan forth from the presence of the LORD, and smote Job with sore boils from the sole of his foot unto his crown.” —Job 2:7
SATAN IS THE PRINCE OF AIR, OF HUMAN THOUGHT
“And these are they by the way side, where the word is sown; but when they have heard, Satan cometh immediately, and taketh away the word that was sown in their hearts.” —Mark 4:15
“And he said unto them, I beheld Satan as lightning fall from heaven.” —Luke 10:18
“Then entered Satan into Judas surnamed Iscariot, being of the number of the twelve.” —Luke 22:31
“And after the sop Satan entered into him. Then said Jesus unto him, That thou doest, do quickly.” —John 13:27
“But Peter said, Ananias, why hath Satan filled thine heart to lie to the Holy Ghost, and to keep back part of the price of the land?” —Acts 5:3
“Wherein in time past ye walked according to the course of this world, according to the prince of the power of the air, the spirit that now worketh in the children of disobedience:” —Ephesians 2:2
“But unto you I say, and unto the rest in Thyatira, as many as have not this doctrine, and which have not known the depths of Satan, as they speak; I will put upon you none other burden.” —Revelation 2:24
SATAN RULES THE WORLD
Listed in Biblical Order
“Again, the devil taketh him up into an exceeding high mountain, and sheweth him al the kingdoms of the world, and the glory of them; And saith unto him, All these things will I give thee, if thou wilt fall down and worship me.” —Matthew 4:8-9
“And the devil, taking him up into an high mountain, shewed unto him all the kingdoms of the world in a moment of time. And the devil said unto him, All this power will I give thee, and the glory of them: for that is delivered unto me; and to whomsoever I will I give it. If thou therefore wilt worship me, all shall be thine.” —Luke 4:5-7
“Now is the judgment of this world: now shall the prince of this world be cast out.” —John 12:31
“Hereafter I will not talk much with you: for the prince of this world cometh, and hath nothing in me.” —John 14:30
“Of judgment, because the prince of this world is judged.” —John 16:11
DISEASE & PHYSICAL PROBLEMS FROM SATAN
“And ought not this woman, being a daughter of Abraham, whom Satan hath bound, lo, these eighteen years, be loosed from this bond on the sabbath day?” —Luke 13:16
“And lest I should be exalted above measure through the abundance of the revelations, there was given to me a thorn in the flesh, the messenger of Satan to buffet me, lest I should be exalted above measure.” —II Corinthians 12:7
SATAN IS ABOUT DARKNESS, UNCONSCIOUSNESS
“To open their eyes, and to turn them from darkness to light, and from the power of Satan unto God, that they may receive forgiveness of sins, and inheritance among them which are sanctified by faith that is in me.” —Acts 26:18
SATAN IS ABOUT APPEARING GOOD
“Even him, whose coming is after the working of Satan with all power and signs and lying wonders,” —II Thessalonians 2:9
SATAN HAS POWER
Listed in Biblical Order
“Again, the devil taketh him up into an exceeding high mountain, and sheweth him al the kingdoms of the world, and the glory of them; And saith unto him, All these things will I give thee, if thou wilt fall down and worship me.” —Matthew 4:8-9
“And the devil, taking him up into an high mountain, shewed unto him all the kingdoms of the world in a moment of time. And the devil said unto him, All this power will I give thee, and the glory of them: for that is delivered unto me; and to whomsoever I will I give it. If thou therefore wilt worship me, all shall be thine.” —Luke 4:5-7
“To open their eyes, and to turn them from darkness to light, and from the power of Satan unto God, that they may receive forgiveness of sins, and inheritance among them which are sanctified by faith that is in me.” —Acts 26:18
“Even him, whose coming is after the working of Satan with all power and signs and lying wonders,” —II Thessalonians 2:9
“Forasmuch then as the children are partakers of flesh and blood, he also himself likewise took part of the same; that through death he might destroy him that had the power of death, that is, the devil;” —Hebrews 2:14
GOD HAS POWER OVER SATAN
“And the God of peace shall bruise Satan under your feet shortly. The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you. Amen.” —Romans 16:20
SATAN WANTS TO BE WORSHIPPED
“And saith unto him, All these things will I give thee, if thou wilt fall down and worship me.” —Matthew 4:9
“Then saith Jesus unto him, Get thee hence, Satan: for it is written, Thou shalt worship the Lord thy God, and him only shalt thou serve.” —Matthew 4:10
“And the devil, taking him up into an high mountain, shewed unto him all the kingdoms of the world in a moment of time. And the devil said unto him, All this power will I give thee, and the glory of them: for that is delivered unto me; and to whomsoever I will I give it. If thou therefore wilt worship me, all shall be thine.” —Luke 4:5-7
“And Jesus answered and said unto him, Get thee behind me, Satan: for it is written, Thou shalt worship the Lord thy God, and him only shalt thou serve.” —Luke 4:8
“For some are already turned aside after Satan.” —I Timothy 5:15
“I know thy works, and tribulation, and poverty, (but thou art rich) and I know the blasphemy of them which say they are Jews, and are not, but are the synagogue of Satan.” —Revelation 2:9
SATAN IS NOT CAST OUT SATAN UNTIL THE LAST DAYS
Listed Biblically
“And if Satan cast out Satan, he is divided against himself; how shall then his kingdom stand?” —Matthew 12:26
“And he called them unto him, and said unto them in parables, How can Satan cast out Satan?” —Mark 3:23
“And if Satan rise up against himself, and be divided, he cannot stand, but hath an end.” —Mark 3:26
“If Satan also be divided against himself, how shall his kingdom stand? because ye say that I cast out devils through Beelzebub.” —Luke 11:18
SATAN WANTS TO KEEP THE GOOD FROM US
“And these are they by the way side, where the word is sown; but when they have heard, Satan cometh immediately, and taketh away the word that was sown in their hearts.” —Mark 4:15
KNOCK SATAN OUT OF YOUR MIND & LIGHT SHINES THROUGH
“And he said unto them, I beheld Satan as lightning fall from heaven.” —Luke 10:18
SATAN TEMPTS HUMANS
“And he was there in the wilderness forty days, tempted of Satan; and was with the wild beasts; and the angels ministered unto him.” —Mark 1:13
“Defraud ye not one the other, except it be with consent for a time, that ye may give yourselves to fasting and prayer; and come together again, that Satan tempt you not for your incontinency.” —I Corinthians 7:5
“Lest Satan should get an advantage of us: for we are not ignorant of his devices.” —II Corinthians 2:11
SATAN IS THE DESTROYER
“To deliver such an one unto Satan for the destruction of the flesh, that the spirit may be saved in the day of the Lord Jesus.” —I Corinthians 5:5
SATAN HAS THE POWER OF DEATH
“Forasmuch then as the children are partakers of flesh and blood, he also himself likewise took part of the same; that through death he might destroy him that had the power of death, that is, the devil;” —Hebrews 2:14
SATAN IS BOUND DURING THE 1000 YEAR REIGN
“And he laid hold on the dragon, that old serpent, which is the Devil, and Satan, and bound him a thousand years,” —Revelation 20:2
“And when the thousand years are expired, Satan shall be loosed out of his prison,” —Revelation 20:7
SATAN IS ALSO KNOWN AS THE DEVIL
“And the great dragon was cast out, that old serpent, called the Devil, and Satan, which deceiveth the whole world: he was cast out into the earth, and his angels were cast out with him.” —Revelation 12:9
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MORE OLD TESTAMENT SCRIPTURE ON SATAN
Listed Biblically
“And Satan stood up against Israel, and provoked David to number Israel.” —I Chronicles 21:1
“And the LORD said unto Satan, Whence comest thou? Then Satan answered the LORD, and said, From going to and fro in the earth, and from walking up and down in it. And the LORD said unto Satan, Hast thou considered my servant Job, that there is none like him in the earth, a perfect and an upright man, one that feareth God, and escheweth evil? Then Satan answered the LORD, and said, Doth Job fear God for nought?” —Job 1:7-9
“And the LORD said unto Satan, From whence comest thou? And Satan answered the LORD, and said, From going to and fro in the earth, and from walking up and down in it. And the LORD said unto Satan, Hast thou considered my servant Job, that there is none like him in the earth, a perfect and an upright man, one that feareth God, and escheweth evil? and still he holdeth fast his integrity, although thou movedst me against him, to destroy him without cause. And Satan answered the LORD, and said, Skin for skin, yea, all that a man hath will he give for his life. But put forth thine hand now, and touch his bone and his flesh, and he will curse thee to thy face. And the LORD said unto Satan, Behold, he is in thine hand; but save his life.” —Job 2:2-6
“When the ungodly curseth Satan, he curseth his own soul.” —Ecclesiasticus 21:27
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MORE NEW TESTAMENT SCRIPTURE ON SATAN
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“Then saith Jesus unto him, Get thee hence, Satan: for it is written, Thou shalt worship the Lord thy God, and him only shalt thou serve.” —Matthew 4:10
“But he turned, and said unto Peter, Get thee behind me, Satan: thou art an offence unto me: for thou savourest not the things that be of God, but those that be of men.” —Matthew 16:23
“But when he had turned about and looked on his disciples, he rebuked Peter, saying, Get thee behind me, Satan: for thou savourest not the things that be of God, but the things that be of men.” —Mark 8:33
“And Jesus answered and said unto him, Get thee behind me, Satan: for it is written, Thou shalt worship the Lord thy God, and him only shalt thou serve.” —Luke 4:8
“Wherefore we would have come unto you, even I Paul, once and again; but Satan hindered us.” —I Thessalonians 2:18
“Of whom is Hymenaeus and Alexander; whom I have delivered unto Satan, that they may learn not to blaspheme.” —I Timothy 1:20
“I know thy works, and where thou dwellest, even where Satan’s seat is: and thou holdest fast my name, and hast not denied my faith, even in those days wherein Antipas was my faithful martyr, who was slain among you, where Satan dwelleth.” —Revelation 2:13
“Forasmuch then as the children are partakers of flesh and blood, he also himself likewise took part of the same; that through death he might destroy him that had the power of death, that is, the devil;” —Hebrews 2:14
“Behold, I will make them of the synagogue of Satan, which say they are Jews, and are not, but do lie; behold, I will make them to come and worship before thy feet, and to know that I have loved thee.” —Revelation 3:9
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