22 Bible Verses About Angels Protection (With Commentary)

The idea of angels is one that brings comfort to many people. Angels are messengers of God who offer protection, guidance, and spiritual support, providing solace and reassurance in times of trouble or uncertainty.

The Bible has many passages that speak to the protective nature of angels, highlighting their role in guarding and watching over God’s people. These passages also reference how angels can defend against evil.

Today, we will explore some of the powerful and inspiring Bible verses that talk about angels and their protective presence in our lives.

Bible Verses About Angels Protection

Genesis 28:15

“And, behold, I am with thee, and will keep thee in all places whither thou goest, and will bring thee again into this land; for I will not leave thee, until I have done that which I have spoken to thee of.”

Angels are God’s messengers who are sent to protect us. Just as God promises Jacob in this verse that he is with him always and will protect him wherever he goes, we too can have faith that angels are always watching over us and keeping us safe.

Psalm 34:7

“The angel of the Lord encamps around those who fear him, and he delivers them.”

This verse reminds us that when we fear the Lord, his angels protect us from harm and deliver us from any trouble we may face.

Psalm 91:11-12

“For he will command his angels concerning you to guard you in all your ways; they will lift you up in their hands so that you will not strike your foot against a stone.”

God commands his angels to protect us wherever we go and keep us safe from harm. No matter what dangers we may face in life, the Lord’s angels surround us with protection.

Psalm 121:5-8

“The Lord watches over you—the Lord is your shade at your right hand; the sun will not harm you by day nor the moon by night. The Lord will keep you from all harm—he will watch over your life; the Lord will watch over your coming and going both now and forevermore.”

This Psalm reminds us that God watches over our lives day and night. His protection is never-ending as He keeps watch over every aspect of our lives.

Psalm 138:7

“Though I walk in the midst of trouble, you preserve my life. You stretch out your hand against the anger of my foes; with your right hand you save me.”

God’s angels are always with us, even in the midst of our troubles and difficulties. They protect us from harm and fight against our enemies with their strength and power.

Proverbs 3:23-24

“Then you will walk on your way in safety, and your foot will not stumble. When you lie down, you will not be afraid; when you lie down, your sleep will be sweet.”

As we trust in the Lord’s promises of protection, we can walk without fear knowing that his angels are watching over us every step of the way.

Isaiah 41:10

“So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.”

Angels are sent by God to comfort us during our times of fear and uncertainty. As we place our trust in Him, He promises to strengthen and uphold us with his powerful right hand.

Isaiah 43:2

“When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and when you pass through the rivers, they will not sweep over you. When you walk through the fire, you will not be burned; the flames will not set you ablaze.”

Even when trials come our way like a flood or a fire threatens to burn us up completely, God promises that His angels are by our side protecting us from all harm.

Daniel 3:25-27

“He said, ‘Look! I see four men walking around in the fire unbound and unharmed, and the fourth looks like a son of the gods.’ Then Nebuchadnezzar approached the opening of the blazing furnace and shouted, “Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego, servants of the Most High God, come out! Come here!” So Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego came out of the fire”

This verse tells the story of God’s protection over His faithful servants. Even when thrown into a fiery furnace, the Lord sends his angels to protect them from harm.

Matthew 4:11

“Then the devil left him (Jesus), and angels came and attended him.”

Angels not only protect us from harm but they also attend to us like they did Jesus after his temptation in the wilderness.

Matthew 18:10

“See that you do not despise one of these little ones. For I tell you that their angels in heaven always see the face of my Father in heaven.”

God promises to send His angels to watch over children always. This verse reminds us that even little ones have guardian angels watching over them.

Luke 4:10-11

“For it is written: ‘He will command his angels concerning you to guard you carefully; they will lift you up in their hands, so that you will not strike your foot against a stone.’

Jesus himself quotes this passage from Psalm 91 as a reminder of God’s promise to send his angels to guard us with care.

Luke 12:8-9

“I tell you, whoever acknowledges me before men, the Son of Man will also acknowledge him before the angels of God. But he who disowns me before men will be disowned before the angels of God.”

Our relationship with Jesus is important as it determines how He acknowledges us before His own Father and His holy angels who watch over us.

Acts 5:19-20

“But during the night an angel of the Lord opened the doors of the jail and brought them out. ‘Go stand in the temple courts,’ he said, ‘and tell the people all about this new life.’”

In this verse, we see how God’s angels rescue his followers from prison and set them free to continue sharing the good news of salvation.

Acts 12:6-7

“The night before Herod was to bring him to trial, Peter was sleeping between two soldiers, bound with two chains, and sentries stood guard at the entrance. Suddenly an angel of the Lord appeared and a light shone in the cell. He struck Peter on the side and woke him up. “Quick, get up!” he said, and the chains fell off Peter’s wrists.”

We also see in this passage how God used His angels to protect Peter by having the chains binding him miraculously fall off his wrists.

Hebrews 1:14

“Are not all angels ministering spirits sent to serve those who will inherit salvation?”

Angels are not only sent by God to protect us but also to serve us as we continue to inherit God’s salvation.

Hebrews 13:2

“Do not forget to show hospitality to strangers, for by so doing some people have shown hospitality to angels without knowing it.”

This verse reminds us that we should treat everyone with kindness and love because we never know when we are entertaining an angel unaware.

Revelation 12:7-9

“And there was war in heaven. Michael and his angels fought against the dragon, and the dragon and his angels fought back. But he was not strong enough, and they lost their place in heaven. The great dragon was hurled down—that ancient serpent called the devil, or Satan, who leads the whole world astray. He was hurled to the earth, and his angels with him.”

God’s heavenly army is always fighting for our protection against Satan’s evil forces.

Revelation 20:1-3

“And I saw an angel coming down out of heaven, having the key to the Abyss and holding in his hand a great chain. He seized the dragon, that ancient serpent, who is the devil, or Satan, and bound him for a thousand years. He threw him into the Abyss, and locked and sealed it over him, to keep him from deceiving the nations anymore until the thousand years were ended. After that, he must be set free for a short time.”

This passage reminds us that angels are powerful fighters who have been commissioned to fight against evil rulers of darkness.

Revelation 21:12

“It had a great high wall with twelve gates, and with twelve angels at the gates. On the gates were written the names of the twelve tribes of Israel.”

This verse paints an interesting picture of heaven as one where there are angels guarding each gate, allowing only those who belong into access.

Revelation 22:8-9

“I fell down to worship at the feet of the angel who had been showing them to me. But he said to me, “Don’t do that! I am a fellow servant with you and with your fellow prophets and with all who keep the words of this scroll. Worship God!”

In this verse we see that angels are not meant to be worshipped as they too are just servants like us but they serve God’s purpose by keeping watch over us and protecting us from harm.

Zechariah 1:14-16

“Then I looked up—and there before me were four horns! I asked the angel who was speaking to me, “What are these?” He answered me, “These are the horns that scattered Judah, Israel and Jerusalem.” Then the Lord showed me four craftsmen.”

Angels also impart knowledge upon those who follow Christ like in this passage where Zechariah is shown information on what harmed Jerusalem by an angel.

Final Thoughts

The Bible is full of verses about angel’s protection. These verses are there to remind us that we are never alone, and there are heavenly hosts, God’s angels, always looking after us. They offer comfort and reassurance during tough times. They help us remember that God’s heavenly hosts carry the power to protect us from harm.

As believers, we can have peace knowing that angels are watching over us and fighting on our behalf. We can rely on God’s promises of protection because they will never fail. During hard times, we can call on angels for help and trust that they will come to our aid.

Reading these verses regularly can strengthen our faith and bring us closer to God’s infinite love and protection. Although God’s protection is always available to us, we should take comfort knowing his angels are out there ready to help whenever called upon.