Civil Disobedience

But Peter and the apostles answered, “We must obey God rather than men.

To him therefore who knows to do good, and doesn’t do it, to him it is sin.

Let every soul be in subjection to the higher authorities, for there is no authority except from God, and those who exist are ordained by God. — read the full passage →

saying, “Didn’t we strictly command you not to teach in this name? Behold, you have filled Jerusalem with your teaching, and intend to bring this man’s blood on us.” — read the full passage →

Let every soul be in subjection to the higher authorities, for there is no authority except from God, and those who exist are ordained by God.

They called them, and commanded them not to speak at all nor teach in the name of Jesus. — read the full passage →

Nebuchadnezzar the king made an image of gold, whose height was sixty cubits, and its breadth six cubits: he set it up in the plain of Dura, in the province of Babylon. — read the full passage →

The king of Egypt spoke to the Hebrew midwives, of whom the name of the one was Shiphrah, and the name of the other Puah, — read the full passage →

Therefore subject yourselves to every ordinance of man for the Lord’s sake: whether to the king, as supreme;

They agreed with him. Summoning the apostles, they beat them and commanded them not to speak in the name of Jesus, and let them go. — read the full passage →

Now if you are ready whenever you hear the sound of the horn, flute, zither, lyre, harp, pipe, and all kinds of music to fall down and worship the image which I have made, good: but if you don’t worship, you shall be cast the same hour into the midst of a burning fiery furnace; and who is that god that shall deliver you out of my hands? — read the full passage →

It pleased Darius to set over the kingdom one hundred twenty satraps, who should be throughout the whole kingdom; — read the full passage →

When Daniel knew that the writing was signed, he went into his house (now his windows were open in his room toward Jerusalem) and he kneeled on his knees three times a day, and prayed, and gave thanks before his God, as he did before. — read the full passage →

Remind them to be in subjection to rulers and to authorities, to be obedient, to be ready for every good work,

Obey your leaders and submit to them, for they watch on behalf of your souls, as those who will give account, that they may do this with joy, and not with groaning, for that would be unprofitable for you.

Give therefore to everyone what you owe: taxes to whom taxes are due; customs to whom customs; respect to whom respect; honor to whom honor.

When they had brought them, they set them before the council. The high priest questioned them, — read the full passage →

Let every soul be in subjection to the higher authorities, for there is no authority except from God, and those who exist are ordained by God. — read the full passage →

Don’t be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, so that you may prove what is the good, well-pleasing, and perfect will of God.

Jesus answered, “You would have no power at all against me, unless it were given to you from above. Therefore he who delivered me to you has greater sin.”

Tell us therefore, what do you think? Is it lawful to pay taxes to Caesar, or not?” — read the full passage →

As they spoke to the people, the priests and the captain of the temple and the Sadducees came to them, — read the full passage →

Elijah went to show himself to Ahab. The famine was severe in Samaria. — read the full passage →

But Paul said to them, “They have beaten us publicly, without a trial, men who are Romans, and have cast us into prison! Do they now release us secretly? No, most certainly, but let them come themselves and bring us out!”

Therefore subject yourselves to every ordinance of man for the Lord’s sake: whether to the king, as supreme; — read the full passage →

Joshua the son of Nun secretly sent two men out of Shittim as spies, saying, “Go, view the land, including Jericho.” They went and came into the house of a prostitute whose name was Rahab, and slept there. — read the full passage →

Jesus entered into the temple of God, and drove out all of those who sold and bought in the temple, and overthrew the money changers’ tables and the seats of those who sold the doves. — read the full passage →

Then Herod secretly called the wise men, and learned from them exactly what time the star appeared. — read the full passage →

On the seventh day, when the heart of the king was merry with wine, he commanded Mehuman, Biztha, Harbona, Bigtha, and Abagtha, Zethar, and Carcass, the seven eunuchs who served in the presence of Ahasuerus the king, — read the full passage →

But woe to you Pharisees! For you tithe mint and rue and every herb, but you bypass justice and the love of God. You ought to have done these, and not to have left the other undone.

“Woe to you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! For you tithe mint, dill, and cumin, and have left undone the weightier matters of the law: justice, mercy, and faith. But you ought to have done these, and not to have left the other undone.

My son, fear Yahweh and the king. Don’t join those who are rebellious:

Then Amaziah the priest of Bethel sent to Jeroboam king of Israel, saying, “Amos has conspired against you in the midst of the house of Israel. The land is not able to bear all his words. — read the full passage →

The people said to Saul, “Shall Jonathan die, who has worked this great salvation in Israel? Far from it! As Yahweh lives, there shall not one hair of his head fall to the ground; for he has worked with God this day!” So the people rescued Jonathan, that he didn’t die.

Agrippa said to Festus, “This man might have been set free if he had not appealed to Caesar.”

That servant, who knew his lord’s will, and didn’t prepare, nor do what he wanted, will be beaten with many stripes,

Therefore subject yourselves to every ordinance of man for the Lord’s sake: whether to the king, as supreme; — read the full passage →

Let every soul be in subjection to the higher authorities, for there is no authority except from God, and those who exist are ordained by God. — read the full passage →

But so that this spreads no further among the people, let’s threaten them, that from now on they don’t speak to anyone in this name.” — read the full passage →

They said to him, “Caesar’s.” Then he said to them, “Give therefore to Caesar the things that are Caesar’s, and to God the things that are God’s.”

He changes the times and the seasons; he removes kings, and sets up kings; he gives wisdom to the wise, and knowledge to those who have understanding;

Then Saul said to his armor bearer, “Draw your sword, and thrust me through with it, lest these uncircumcised come and thrust me through, and abuse me!” But his armor bearer would not; for he was terrified. Therefore Saul took his sword, and fell on it.

No man shall take the mill or the upper millstone as a pledge; for he takes a life in pledge.

“I am Yahweh your God, who brought you out of the land of Egypt, out of the house of bondage. — read the full passage →

God dealt well with the midwives, and the people multiplied, and grew very mighty.

But the midwives feared God, and didn’t do what the king of Egypt commanded them, but saved the baby boys alive.

to speak evil of no one, not to be contentious, to be gentle, showing all humility toward all men.

In the same way, that women also adorn themselves in decent clothing, with modesty and propriety; not just with braided hair, gold, pearls, or expensive clothing;

Masters, give to your servants that which is just and equal, knowing that you also have a Master in heaven. — read the full passage →

For this reason you also pay taxes, for they are servants of God’s service, attending continually on this very thing.

Therefore you need to be in subjection, not only because of the wrath, but also for conscience’ sake.

Even so, let your light shine before men; that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father who is in heaven.

In the seventh year Jehoiada sent and fetched the captains over hundreds of the Carites and of the guard, and brought them to him into Yahweh’s house; and he made a covenant with them, and took an oath of them in Yahweh’s house, and showed them the king’s son. — read the full passage →

Then Saul said to Jonathan, “Tell me what you have done!” Jonathan told him, and said, “I certainly did taste a little honey with the end of the rod that was in my hand; and behold, I must die.” — read the full passage →

Haven’t I commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Don’t be afraid, neither be dismayed: for Yahweh your God is with you wherever you go.”

Then I stood on the sand of the sea. I saw a beast coming up out of the sea, having ten horns and seven heads. On his horns were ten crowns, and on his heads, blasphemous names. — read the full passage →

Putting away therefore all wickedness, all deceit, hypocrisies, envies, and all evil speaking, — read the full passage →

If then you were raised together with Christ, seek the things that are above, where Christ is, seated on the right hand of God. — read the full passage →

For I desire to have you know how greatly I struggle for you, and for those at Laodicea, and for as many as have not seen my face in the flesh; — read the full passage →

Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus through the will of God, and Timothy our brother, — read the full passage →

But put on the Lord Jesus Christ, and make no provision for the flesh, for its lusts.

Do this, knowing the time, that it is already time for you to awaken out of sleep, for salvation is now nearer to us than when we first believed.

Owe no one anything, except to love one another; for he who loves his neighbor has fulfilled the law.

for he is a servant of God to you for good. But if you do that which is evil, be afraid, for he doesn’t bear the sword in vain; for he is a servant of God, an avenger for wrath to him who does evil.

For rulers are not a terror to the good work, but to the evil. Do you desire to have no fear of the authority? Do that which is good, and you will have praise from the same,

Therefore he who resists the authority, withstands the ordinance of God; and those who withstand will receive to themselves judgment.

They therefore departed from the presence of the council, rejoicing that they were counted worthy to suffer dishonor for Jesus’ name.

But the high priest rose up, and all those who were with him (which is the sect of the Sadducees), and they were filled with jealousy, — read the full passage →

They called them, and commanded them not to speak at all nor teach in the name of Jesus.

For God so loved the world, that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish, but have eternal life. — read the full passage →

Shall we give, or shall we not give?” But he, knowing their hypocrisy, said to them, “Why do you test me? Bring me a denarius, that I may see it.” — read the full passage →

When it was time, he sent a servant to the farmer to get from the farmer his share of the fruit of the vineyard.

Then the king went to his palace, and passed the night fasting; neither were instruments of music brought before him: and his sleep fled from him.

Then the king commanded, and they brought Daniel, and cast him into the den of lions. The king spoke and said to Daniel, Your God whom you serve continually, he will deliver you.

Then these presidents and satraps assembled together to the king, and said thus to him, King Darius, live forever. — read the full passage →

Then this Daniel was distinguished above the presidents and the satraps, because an excellent spirit was in him; and the king thought to set him over the whole realm.

He answered, Look, I see four men loose, walking in the midst of the fire, and they are unharmed; and the aspect of the fourth is like a son of the gods.

Then these men were bound in their pants, their tunics, and their mantles, and their other clothes, and were cast into the midst of the burning fiery furnace.

Nebuchadnezzar the king made an image of gold, whose height was sixty cubits, and its breadth six cubits: he set it up in the plain of Dura, in the province of Babylon. — read the full passage →

Strength and dignity are her clothing. She laughs at the time to come.

Iron sharpens iron; so a man sharpens his friend’s countenance.

Train up a child in the way he should go, and when he is old he will not depart from it.

Keep your heart with all diligence, for out of it is the wellspring of life.

In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make your paths straight.

Trust in Yahweh with all your heart, and don’t lean on your own understanding.

if my people, who are called by my name, shall humble themselves, and pray, and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways; then I will hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin, and will heal their land.

The men of Israel were distressed that day; for Saul had adjured the people, saying, “Cursed is the man who eats any food until it is evening, and I am avenged of my enemies.” So none of the people tasted food. — read the full passage →

If it seems evil to you to serve Yahweh, choose this day whom you will serve; whether the gods which your fathers served that were beyond the River, or the gods of the Amorites, in whose land you dwell: but as for me and my house, we will serve Yahweh.”