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Governments

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Romans 13:1

Let every soul be in subjection to the higher powers: for there is no power but of God; and the powers that be are ordained of God.

1 Peter 2:13–17

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

Acts 5:29

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

Titus 3:1

Put them in mind to be in subjection to rulers, to authorities, to be obedient, to be ready unto every good work,

Romans 13:1–7

Let every soul be in subjection to the higher powers: for there is no power but of God; and the powers that be are ordained of God. — read the full passage →

Matthew 24:4

And Jesus answered and said unto them, Take heed that no man lead you astray.

John 19:11

Jesus answered him, Thou wouldest have no power against me, except it were given thee from above: therefore he that delivered me unto thee hath greater sin.

Matthew 27:2

and they bound him, and led him away, and delivered him up to Pilate the governor.

Mark 6:27

And straightway the king sent forth a soldier of his guard, and commanded to bring his head: and he went and beheaded him in the prison,

Matthew 21:23

And when he was come into the temple, the chief priests and the elders of the people came unto him as he was teaching, and said, By what authority doest thou these things? and who gave thee this authority?

Matthew 15:7–9

Ye hypocrites, well did Isaiah prophesy of you, saying, — read the full passage →

Matthew 15:2

Why do thy disciples transgress the tradition of the elders? for they wash not their hands when they eat bread.

Matthew 4:1–25

Then was Jesus led up of the Spirit into the wilderness to be tempted of the devil. — read the full passage →

Topical index adapted from OpenBible.info (CC BY 4.0). Verse text: ASV.