# What Does the Bible Say About Self Defense?

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**Created:** [October 14, 2026, 2:36pm UTC](https://forum.victoriousinprayer.com/t/what-does-the-bible-say-about-self-defense/1759 "2026-10-14T14:36:11Z")\
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Jesus had told them to buy those swords that same night… so defense, not offense? Peter attacked the temple guard and got rebuked though, and Jesus healed the man.

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