Democracy

In those days there was no king in Israel: every man did that which was right in his own eyes.

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

Don’t turn to the right hand nor to the left. Remove your foot from evil.

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

Take wise men of understanding and well known according to your tribes, and I will make them heads over you.”

Now I beg you, brothers, through the name of our Lord, Jesus Christ, that you all speak the same thing and that there be no divisions among you, but that you be perfected together in the same mind and in the same judgment. — read the full passage →

When Samuel was old, he made his sons judges over Israel. — read the full passage →

Don’t put your trust in princes, each a son of man in whom there is no help.

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.”

A wise man’s heart is at his right hand, but a fool’s heart at his left.

Stop trusting in man, whose breath is in his nostrils; for of what account is he?

I exhort therefore, first of all, that petitions, prayers, intercessions, and givings of thanks, be made for all men: — read the full passage →

For Yahweh is our judge. Yahweh is our lawgiver. Yahweh is our king. He will save us.

Gideon said to them, “I will not rule over you, neither shall my son rule over you. Yahweh shall rule over you.”

and when you turn to the right hand, and when you turn to the left, your ears will hear a voice behind you, saying, “This is the way. Walk in it.”

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

For I am persuaded, that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor principalities, nor things present, nor things to come, nor powers, — read the full passage →

Oh let the nations be glad and sing for joy, for you will judge the peoples with equity, and govern the nations on earth. Selah.

then I will establish the throne of your kingdom over Israel forever, according as I promised to David your father, saying, ‘There shall not fail you a man on the throne of Israel.’

By me kings reign, and princes decree justice.

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 the people of the land took Jehoahaz the son of Josiah, and made him king in his father’s place in Jerusalem.

Pilate again asked them, “What then should I do to him whom you call the King of the Jews?” — read the full passage →

Jesus came to them and spoke to them, saying, “All authority has been given to me in heaven and on earth.

The first book I wrote, Theophilus, concerned all that Jesus began both to do and to teach, — read the full passage →

He who was over the household, and he who was over the city, the elders also, and those who raised the children, sent to Jehu, saying, “We are your servants, and will do all that you ask us. We will not make any man king. You do that which is good in your eyes.”

Now accept one who is weak in faith, but not for disputes over opinions.

Let no one deceive you with empty words. For because of these things, the wrath of God comes on the children of disobedience. — read the full passage →

Belshazzar the king made a great feast to a thousand of his lords, and drank wine before the thousand. — read the full passage →

Zedekiah the king said, Behold, he is in your hand; for the king is not he who can do anything against you.

“Behold, I will answer you. In this you are not just, for God is greater than man.

So the king didn’t listen to the people; for it was brought about of God, that Yahweh might establish his word, which he spoke by Ahijah the Shilonite to Jeroboam the son of Nebat.

David reigned over all Israel; and David executed justice and righteousness to all his people.

Only be strong and very courageous, to observe to do according to all the law, which Moses my servant commanded you. Don’t turn from it to the right hand or to the left, that you may have good success wherever you go.

As they served the Lord and fasted, the Holy Spirit said, “Separate Barnabas and Saul for me, for the work to which I have called them.”

Then they all shouted again, saying, “Not this man, but Barabbas!” Now Barabbas was a robber.

In rebellion, a land has many rulers, but order is maintained by a man of understanding and knowledge.

For they have conspired together with one mind. They form an alliance against you.

Yahweh will fight for you, and you shall be still.”

The serpent spewed water out of his mouth after the woman like a river, that he might cause her to be carried away by the stream. — read the full passage →

if anyone is blameless, the husband of one wife, having children who believe, who are not accused of loose or unruly behavior. — read the full passage →

But even though we, or an angel from heaven, should preach to you any “good news” other than that which we preached to you, let him be cursed. — read the full passage →

even as I also please all men in all things, not seeking my own profit, but the profit of the many, that they may be saved.

let the wicked forsake his way, and the unrighteous man his thoughts; and let him return to Yahweh, and he will have mercy on him; and to our God, for he will abundantly pardon. — read the full passage →

The burden of Egypt: “Behold, Yahweh rides on a swift cloud, and comes to Egypt. The idols of Egypt will tremble at his presence; and the heart of Egypt will melt in its midst. — read the full passage →

He removes the speech of those who are trusted, and takes away the understanding of the elders. — read the full passage →

The earth is given into the hand of the wicked. He covers the faces of its judges. If not he, then who is it?

“Go, gather together all the Jews who are present in Shushan, and fast for me, and neither eat nor drink three days, night or day. I and my maidens will also fast the same way. Then I will go in to the king, which is against the law; and if I perish, I perish.”

So the king didn’t listen to the people; for it was a thing brought about of Yahweh, that he might establish his word, which Yahweh spoke by Ahijah the Shilonite to Jeroboam the son of Nebat.

The God of Israel said, the Rock of Israel spoke to me, ‘One who rules over men righteously, who rules in the fear of God, — read the full passage →

For rebellion is as the sin of witchcraft, and stubbornness is as idolatry and teraphim. Because you have rejected Yahweh’s word, he has also rejected you from being king.” — read the full passage →

You shall observe to do therefore as Yahweh your God has commanded you. You shall not turn aside to the right hand or to the left. — read the full passage →

You shall not add to the word which I command you, neither shall you take away from it, that you may keep the commandments of Yahweh your God which I command you. — read the full passage →

Crispus, the ruler of the synagogue, believed in the Lord with all his house. Many of the Corinthians, when they heard, believed and were baptized. — read the full passage →

For I tell you that this which is written must still be fulfilled in me: ‘He was counted with transgressors.’ For that which concerns me has an end.” — read the full passage →

Now at the feast the governor was accustomed to release to the multitude one prisoner, whom they desired. — read the full passage →

The oracle which Habakkuk the prophet saw. — read the full passage →

They have set up kings, but not by me. They have made princes, and I didn’t approve. Of their silver and their gold they have made themselves idols, that they may be cut off. — read the full passage →

They came around me like water all day long. They completely engulfed me. — read the full passage →

Our God, will you not judge them? For we have no might against this great company that comes against us; neither know we what to do, but our eyes are on you.” — read the full passage →

Now therefore you shall tell my servant David this, ‘Thus says Yahweh of Armies, “I took you from the sheep pen, from following the sheep, that you should be prince over my people, over Israel. — read the full passage →

He who acts unjustly, let him act unjustly still. He who is filthy, let him be filthy still. He who is righteous, let him do righteousness still. He who is holy, let him be holy still.” — read the full passage →

I saw coming out of the mouth of the dragon, and out of the mouth of the beast, and out of the mouth of the false prophet, three unclean spirits, something like frogs; — read the full passage →

But if any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask of God, who gives to all liberally and without reproach; and it will be given to him. — read the full passage →

This is a faithful saying: if a man seeks the office of an overseer, he desires a good work. — read the full passage →

Since it is a righteous thing with God to repay affliction to those who afflict you, — read the full passage →

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

I have confidence toward you in the Lord that you will think no other way. But he who troubles you will bear his judgment, whoever he is. — read the full passage →

I am debtor both to Greeks and to foreigners, both to the wise and to the foolish. — read the full passage →

Now in those days, when the number of the disciples was multiplying, a complaint arose from the Hellenists against the Hebrews, because their widows were neglected in the daily service. — read the full passage →

Because iniquity will be multiplied, the love of many will grow cold. — read the full passage →

Knowing their thoughts, Jesus said to them, “Every kingdom divided against itself is brought to desolation, and every city or house divided against itself will not stand. — read the full passage →

Yet you say, The way of the Lord is not equal. House of Israel, I will judge every one of you after his ways. — read the full passage →

Thus says Yahweh to his anointed, to Cyrus, whose right hand I have held, to subdue nations before him, and strip kings of their armor; to open the doors before him, and the gates shall not be shut: — read the full passage →

Don’t rejoice when your enemy falls. Don’t let your heart be glad when he is overthrown; — read the full passage →

In the multitude of people is the king’s glory, but in the lack of people is the destruction of the prince. — read the full passage →

The wise in heart accept commandments, but a chattering fool will fall. — read the full passage →

Yahweh, you God to whom vengeance belongs, you God to whom vengeance belongs, shine out. — read the full passage →

They brought in the ark of God, and set it in the midst of the tent that David had pitched for it: and they offered burnt offerings and peace offerings before God. — read the full passage →

He went and sent to Jehoshaphat the king of Judah, saying, “The king of Moab has rebelled against me. Will you go with me against Moab to battle?” He said, “I will go up. I am as you are, my people as your people, my horses as your horses.” — read the full passage →

David numbered the people who were with him, and set captains of thousands and captains of hundreds over them. — read the full passage →

Now Korah, the son of Izhar, the son of Kohath, the son of Levi, with Dathan and Abiram, the sons of Eliab, and On, the son of Peleth, sons of Reuben, took some men. — read the full passage →

Moses’ father-in-law said to him, “The thing that you do is not good. — read the full passage →

Now therefore go, and I will be with your mouth, and teach you what you shall speak.” — read the full passage →

Thus says Yahweh concerning the prophets who lead my people astray; for those who feed their teeth, they proclaim, “Peace!” and whoever doesn’t provide for their mouths, they prepare war against him: — read the full passage →

The sin of Judah is written with a pen of iron, and with the point of a diamond: it is engraved on the tablet of their heart, and on the horns of your altars; — read the full passage →

Surely extortion makes the wise man foolish; and a bribe destroys the understanding. — read the full passage →

Many seek the ruler’s favor, but a man’s justice comes from Yahweh. — read the full passage →

What is it then, brothers? When you come together, each one of you has a psalm, has a teaching, has a revelation, has another language, has an interpretation. Let all things be done to build each other up.

A bribe is a precious stone in the eyes of him who gives it; wherever he turns, he prospers. — read the full passage →

The light of the righteous shines brightly, but the lamp of the wicked is snuffed out. — read the full passage →

Moreover Yahweh answered Job, — read the full passage →

Jehoshaphat his son reigned in his place, and strengthened himself against Israel. — read the full passage →

Then Nahash the Ammonite came up, and encamped against Jabesh Gilead: and all the men of Jabesh said to Nahash, “Make a covenant with us, and we will serve you.” — read the full passage →

You shall not sacrifice to Yahweh your God an ox, or a sheep, in which is a defect, or anything evil; for that is an abomination to Yahweh your God. — 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 →

To you I do lift up my eyes, you who sit in the heavens. — read the full passage →

Give thanks to Yahweh! Call on his name! Make his doings known among the peoples. — read the full passage →

Don’t draw me away with the wicked, with the workers of iniquity who speak peace with their neighbors, but mischief is in their hearts. — read the full passage →