Submission To Authority

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.

Obey them that have the rule over you, and submit to them: for they watch in behalf of your souls, as they that shall give account; that they may do this with joy, and not with grief: for this were unprofitable for you.

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

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 →

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

subjecting yourselves one to another in the fear of Christ.

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

because the mind of the flesh is enmity against God; for it is not subject to the law of God, neither indeed can it be:

Therefore he that resisteth the power, withstandeth the ordinance of God: and they that withstand shall receive to themselves judgment.

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 →

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.

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 →

for he is a minister of God to thee for good. But if thou do that which is evil, be afraid; for he beareth not the sword in vain: for he is a minister of God, an avenger for wrath to him that doeth evil.

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

or unto governors, as sent by him for vengeance on evil-doers and for praise to them that do well.

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

Likewise, ye younger, be subject unto the elder. Yea, all of you gird yourselves with humility, to serve one another: for God resisteth the proud, but giveth grace to the humble.

I exhort therefore, first of all, that supplications, prayers, intercessions, thanksgivings, be made for all men; — read the full passage →

For so is the will of God, that by well-doing ye should put to silence the ignorance of foolish men:

They say unto him, Cæsar’s. Then saith he unto them, Render therefore unto Cæsar the things that are Cæsar’s; and unto God the things that are God’s.

The Revelation of Jesus Christ, which God gave him to show unto his servants, even the things which must shortly come to pass: and he sent and signified it by his angel unto his servant John;

For rulers are not a terror to the good work, but to the evil. And wouldest thou have no fear of the power? do that which is good, and thou shalt have praise from the same:

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

Servants, obey in all things them that are your masters according to the flesh; not with eye-service, as men-pleasers, but in singleness of heart, fearing the Lord:

Pilate therefore saith unto him, Speakest thou not unto me? knowest thou not that I have power to release thee, and have power to crucify thee? — read the full passage →

For this is acceptable, if for conscience toward God a man endureth griefs, suffering wrongfully.

Be subject therefore unto God; but resist the devil, and he will flee from you.

Put them in mind to be in subjection to rulers, to authorities, to be obedient, to be ready unto every good work, — read the full passage →

Wherefore ye must needs be in subjection, not only because of the wrath, but also for conscience’ sake.

And he changeth the times and the seasons; he removeth kings, and setteth up kings; he giveth wisdom unto the wise, and knowledge to them that have understanding;

I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable to God, which is your spiritual service. — read the full passage →

Be not overcome of evil, but overcome evil with good.

The sentence is by the decree of the watchers, and the demand by the word of the holy ones; to the intent that the living may know that the Most High ruleth in the kingdom of men, and giveth it to whomsoever he will, and setteth up over it the lowest of men.

My son, fear thou Jehovah and the king; And company not with them that are given to change: — read the full passage →

And Jesus came to them and spake unto them, saying, All authority hath been given unto me in heaven and on earth.

Render to all their dues: tribute to whom tribute is due; custom to whom custom; fear to whom fear; honor to whom honor.

Honor all men. Love the brotherhood. Fear God. Honor the king.

In love of the brethren be tenderly affectioned one to another; in honor preferring one another;

Honor all men. Love the brotherhood. Fear God. Honor the king. — read the full passage →

Servants, bein subjection to your masters with all fear; not only to the good and gentle, but also to the froward. — read the full passage →

Wives, be in subjection unto your own husbands, as unto the Lord.

But I would have you know, that the head of every man is Christ; and the head of the woman is the man; and the head of Christ is God.

that he might sanctify it, having cleansed it by the washing of water with the word,

Likewise, ye younger, be subject unto the elder. Yea, all of you gird yourselves with humility, to serve one another: for God resisteth the proud, but giveth grace to the humble. — read the full passage →

Pilate therefore saith unto him, Speakest thou not unto me? knowest thou not that I have power to release thee, and have power to crucify thee?

When the righteous are increased, the people rejoice; But when a wicked man beareth rule, the people sigh.

But he that looketh into the perfect law, the law of liberty, and so continueth, being not a hearer that forgetteth but a doer that worketh, this man shall be blessed in his doing.

For for this cause ye pay tribute also; for they are ministers of God’s service, attending continually upon this very thing.

For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth on him should not perish, but have eternal life. — read the full passage →

But Peter and John answered and said unto them, Whether it is right in the sight of God to hearken unto you rather than unto God, judge ye:

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

saying, Father, if thou be willing, remove this cup from me: nevertheless not my will, but thine, be done.

who, when he was reviled, reviled not again; when he suffered, threatened not; but committed himself to him that judgeth righteously:

neither as lording it over the charge allotted to you, but making yourselves ensamples to the flock.

Be ye imitators of me, even as I also am of Christ. — read the full passage →

Humble yourselves therefore under the mighty hand of God, that he may exalt you in due time;

for kings and all that are in high place; that we may lead a tranquil and quiet life in all godliness and gravity.

Wives, be in subjection to your husbands, as is fitting in the Lord.

But put ye on the Lord Jesus Christ, and make not provision for the flesh, to fulfil the lusts thereof.

Wives, be in subjection unto your own husbands, as unto the Lord. — read the full passage →

or unto governors, as sent by him for vengeance on evil-doers and for praise to them that do well. — read the full passage →

Let the elders that rule well be counted worthy of double honor, especially those who labor in the word and in teaching.

The Revelation of Jesus Christ, which God gave him to show unto his servants, even the things which must shortly come to pass: and he sent and signified it by his angel unto his servant John; — read the full passage →

For after this manner aforetime the holy women also, who hoped in God, adorned themselves, being in subjection to their own husbands: — read the full passage →

For the husband is the head of the wife, as Christ also is the head of the church, being himself the saviour of the body.

Wherefore, my brethren, ye also were made dead to the law through the body of Christ; that ye should be joined to another, even to him who was raised from the dead, that we might bring forth fruit unto God.

Tell us therefore, What thinkest thou? Is it lawful to give tribute unto Cæsar, or not?

Servants, obey in all things them that are your masters according to the flesh; not with eye-service, as men-pleasers, but in singleness of heart, fearing the Lord: — read the full passage →

I exhort therefore, first of all, that supplications, prayers, intercessions, thanksgivings, be made for all men;

that no man transgress, and wrong his brother in the matter: because the Lord is an avenger in all these things, as also we forewarned you and testified.

though he was a Son, yet learned obedience by the things which he suffered;

and have no fellowship with the unfruitful works of darkness, but rather even reprove them;

And be not fashioned according to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is the good and acceptable and perfect will of God.

let the women keep silence in the churches: for it is not permitted unto them to speak; but let them be in subjection, as also saith the law.

Let no man despise thy youth; but be thou an ensample to them that believe, in word, in manner of life, in love, in faith, in purity.

and ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free.

Servants, be obedient unto them that according to the flesh are your masters, with fear and trembling, in singleness of your heart, as unto Christ; — read the full passage →

Servants, bein subjection to your masters with all fear; not only to the good and gentle, but also to the froward.

I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable to God, which is your spiritual service.

And he went forward a little, and fell on his face, and prayed, saying, My Father, if it be possible, let this cup pass away from me: nevertheless, not as I will, but as thou wilt.

Beloved, believe not every spirit, but prove the spirits, whether they are of God; because many false prophets are gone out into the world.

Unto the woman he said, I will greatly multiply thy pain and thy conception; in pain thou shalt bring forth children; and thy desire shall be to thy husband, and he shall rule over thee.

And the brethren immediately sent away Paul and Silas by night unto Beroea: who when they were come thither went into the synagogue of the Jews. — read the full passage →

Bless them that persecute you; bless, and curse not.

But as the church is subject to Christ, so let the wives also be to their husbands in everything.

This mystery is great: but I speak in regard of Christ and of the church.

as newborn babes, long for the spiritual milk which is without guile, that ye may grow thereby unto salvation;

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

And he said unto him, Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy mind.

My son, fear thou Jehovah and the king; And company not with them that are given to change:

But now being made free from sin and become servants to God, ye have your fruit unto sanctification, and the end eternal life.

and walk in love, even as Christ also loved you, and gave himself up for us, an offering and a sacrifice to God for an odor of a sweet smell.

if ye have tasted that the Lord is gracious:

subjecting yourselves one to another in the fear of Christ. — read the full passage →

Putting away therefore all wickedness, and all guile, and hypocrisies, and envies, and all evil speakings,

Husbands, love your wives, even as Christ also loved the church, and gave himself up for it;

far above all rule, and authority, and power, and dominion, and every name that is named, not only in this world, but also in that which is to come:

Acquaint now thyself with him, and be at peace: Thereby good shall come unto thee.

Forget not to show love unto strangers: for thereby some have entertained angels unawares.

For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth on him should not perish, but have eternal life.