“"'You shall not take vengeance, nor bear any grudge against the children of your people; but you shall love your neighbor as yourself. I am Yahweh.”
— Leviticus 19:18· God
What Does the Bible Say About Standing Up for Yourself?
The Bible addresses standing up for yourself across both Old and New Testaments. These verses are organized by biblical era — from the patriarchs to the apostles — letting Scripture speak for itself.
10 verses·4 eras·2 promises
Exodus (~1400 BC)
Life of Jesus (~30 AD)
“A second likewise is this, 'You shall love your neighbor as yourself.'”
— Matthew 22:39· Jesus
“The second is like this, 'You shall love your neighbor as yourself.' There is no other commandment greater than these."”
— Mark 12:31· Jesus
“But the tax collector, standing far away, wouldn't even lift up his eyes to heaven, but beat his breast, saying, 'God, be merciful to me, a sinner!'”
Early Church (~50 AD)
“And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your thoughts in Christ Jesus.”
“and said, "Behold, I see the heavens opened, and the Son of Man standing at the right hand of God!"”
— Acts 7:56· Stephen
United Kingdom (~1000 BC)
“Trust in Yahweh with all your heart, and don't lean on your own understanding.”
— Proverbs 3:5· Solomon
“How much better it is to get wisdom than gold! Yes, to get understanding is to be chosen rather than silver.”
“Also delight yourself in Yahweh, and he will give you the desires of your heart.”
“The fear of Yahweh is the beginning of wisdom. All those who do his work have a good understanding. His praise endures forever!”
— Psalms 111:10· unknown
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