Submission To Authority

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.

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.

Therefore subject yourselves 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 authorities, for there is no authority except from God, and those who exist are ordained by God. — 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,

subjecting yourselves one to another in the fear of Christ.

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

because the mind of the flesh is hostile towards God; for it is not subject to God’s law, neither indeed can it be.

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

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 →

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.”

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 →

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.

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

or to governors, as sent by him for vengeance on evildoers and for praise to those who do well.

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

Likewise, you younger ones, be subject to the elder. Yes, all of you clothe yourselves with humility, to subject yourselves to one another; for “God resists the proud, but gives grace to the humble.”

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

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

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.”

This is the Revelation of Jesus Christ, which God gave him to show to his servants the things which must happen soon, which he sent and made known by his angel to his servant, John,

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 subject yourselves 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 those who are your masters according to the flesh, not just when they are looking, as men pleasers, but in singleness of heart, fearing God.

Pilate therefore said to him, “Aren’t you speaking to me? Don’t you know that I have power to release you, and have power to crucify you?” — read the full passage →

For it is commendable if someone endures pain, suffering unjustly, because of conscience toward God.

Be subject therefore to God. But resist the devil, and he will flee from you.

Remind them to be in subjection to rulers and to authorities, to be obedient, to be ready for every good work, — read the full passage →

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

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;

Therefore I urge you, brothers, 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 →

Don’t be overcome by 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 rules in the kingdom of men, and gives it to whomever he will, and sets up over it the lowest of men.

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

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.

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

In love of the brothers be tenderly affectionate one to another; in honor preferring one another;

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

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

Wives, be subject to your own husbands, as to 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, you younger ones, be subject to the elder. Yes, all of you clothe yourselves with humility, to subject yourselves to one another; for “God resists the proud, but gives grace to the humble.” — read the full passage →

Pilate therefore said to him, “Aren’t you speaking to me? Don’t you know that I have power to release you, and have power to crucify you?”

When the righteous thrive, the people rejoice; but when the wicked rule, the people groan.

But he who looks into the perfect law of freedom, and continues, not being a hearer who forgets, but a doer of the work, this man will be blessed in what he does.

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

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 →

But Peter and John answered them, “Whether it is right in the sight of God to listen to you rather than to God, judge for yourselves,

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

saying, “Father, if you are willing, remove this cup from me. Nevertheless, not my will, but yours, be done.”

Who, when he was cursed, didn’t curse back. When he suffered, didn’t threaten, but committed himself to him who judges righteously;

neither as lording it over those entrusted to you, but making yourselves examples to the flock.

Be 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 who are in high places; that we may lead a tranquil and quiet life in all godliness and reverence.

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

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

Wives, be subject to your own husbands, as to the Lord. — read the full passage →

or to governors, as sent by him for vengeance on evildoers and for praise to those who do well. — read the full passage →

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

This is the Revelation of Jesus Christ, which God gave him to show to his servants the things which must happen soon, which he sent and made known by his angel to his servant, John, — read the full passage →

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

For the husband is the head of the wife, and Christ also is the head of the assembly, being himself the savior of the body.

Therefore, my brothers, you also were made dead to the law through the body of Christ, that you would be joined to another, to him who was raised from the dead, that we might produce fruit to God.

Tell us therefore, what do you think? Is it lawful to pay taxes to Caesar, or not?”

Servants, obey in all things those who are your masters according to the flesh, not just when they are looking, as men pleasers, but in singleness of heart, fearing God. — read the full passage →

I exhort therefore, first of all, that petitions, prayers, intercessions, and givings of thanks, be made for all men:

that no one should take advantage of and wrong a brother or sister in this 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.

Have no fellowship with the unfruitful works of darkness, but rather even reprove them.

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.

let your wives keep silent in the assemblies, for it has not been permitted for them to speak; but let them be in subjection, as the law also says.

Let no man despise your youth; but be an example to those who believe, in word, in your way of life, in love, in spirit, in faith, and in purity.

You will know the truth, and the truth will make you free.”

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

Servants, be in subjection to your masters with all fear; not only to the good and gentle, but also to the wicked.

Therefore I urge you, brothers, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable to God, which is your spiritual service.

He went forward a little, fell on his face, and prayed, saying, “My Father, if it is possible, let this cup pass away from me; nevertheless, not what I desire, but what you desire.”

Beloved, don’t believe every spirit, but test the spirits, whether they are of God, because many false prophets have gone out into the world.

To the woman he said, “I will greatly multiply your pain in childbirth. In pain you will bear children. Your desire will be for your husband, and he will rule over you.”

The brothers immediately sent Paul and Silas away by night to Beroea. When they arrived, they went into the Jewish synagogue. — read the full passage →

Bless those who persecute you; bless, and don’t curse.

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

This mystery is great, but I speak concerning Christ and of the assembly.

as newborn babies, long for the pure milk of the Word, that with it you may grow,

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

Jesus said to him, “‘You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, and with all your mind.’

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

But now, being made free from sin, and having become servants of God, you have your fruit of sanctification, and the result of eternal life.

Walk in love, even as Christ also loved you, and gave himself up for us, an offering and a sacrifice to God for a sweet-smelling fragrance.

if indeed you 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, all deceit, hypocrisies, envies, and all evil speaking,

Husbands, love your wives, even as Christ also loved the assembly, 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 age, but also in that which is to come.

“Acquaint yourself with him, now, and be at peace. Thereby good shall come to you.

Don’t forget to show hospitality to strangers, for in doing so, some have entertained angels without knowing it.

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.