Submission To Authority

Let every soul to the higher authorities be subject, for there is no authority except from God, and the authorities existing are appointed by God,

Be obedient to those leading you, and be subject, for these do watch for your souls, as about to give account, that with joy they may do this, and not sighing, for this <FI>is<Fi> unprofitable to you.

Be subject, then, to every human creation, because of the Lord, whether to a king, as the highest,

Let every soul to the higher authorities be subject, for there is no authority except from God, and the authorities existing are appointed by God, — read the full passage →

Remind them to be subject to principalities and authorities, to obey rule, unto every good work to be ready,

subjecting yourselves to one another in the fear of God.

And Peter and the apostles answering, said, `To obey God it behoveth, rather than men;

because the mind of the flesh <FI>is<Fi> enmity to God, for to the law of God it doth not subject itself,

so that he who is setting himself against the authority, against God's ordinance hath resisted; and those resisting, to themselves shall receive judgment.

Let every soul to the higher authorities be subject, for there is no authority except from God, and the authorities existing are appointed by God, — read the full passage →

Jesus answered, `Thou wouldest have no authority against me, if it were not having been given thee from above; because of this, he who is delivering me up to thee hath greater sin.'

Let every soul to the higher authorities be subject, for there is no authority except from God, and the authorities existing are appointed by God, — read the full passage →

for of God it is a ministrant to thee for good; and if that which is evil thou mayest do, be fearing, for not in vain doth it bear the sword; for of God it is a ministrant, an avenger for wrath to him who is doing that which is evil.

Be subject, then, to every human creation, because of the Lord, whether to a king, as the highest, — read the full passage →

whether to governors, as to those sent through him, for punishment, indeed, of evil-doers, and a praise of those doing good;

Be subject, then, to every human creation, because of the Lord, whether to a king, as the highest, — read the full passage →

In like manner, ye younger, be subject to elders, and all to one another subjecting yourselves; with humble-mindedness clothe yourselves, because God the proud doth resist, but to the humble He doth give grace;

I exhort, then, first of all, there be made supplications, prayers, intercessions, thanksgivings, for all men: — read the full passage →

because, so is the will of God, doing good, to put to silence the ignorance of the foolish men;

they say to him, `Caesar's;' then saith he to them, `Render therefore the things of Caesar to Caesar, and the things of God to God;'

A revelation of Jesus Christ, that God gave to him, to shew to his servants what things it behoveth to come to pass quickly; and he did signify <FI>it<Fi> , having sent through his messenger to his servant John,

For those ruling are not a terror to the good works, but to the evil; and dost thou wish not to be afraid of the authority? that which is good be doing, and thou shalt have praise from it,

Be subject, then, to every human creation, because of the Lord, whether to a king, as the highest, — read the full passage →

The servants! obey in all things those who are masters according to the flesh, not in eye-service as men-pleasers, but in simplicity of heart, fearing God;

Pilate, therefore, saith to him, `To me dost thou not speak? hast thou not known that I have authority to crucify thee, and I have authority to release thee?' — read the full passage →

for this <FI>is<Fi> gracious, if because of conscience toward God any one doth endure sorrows, suffering unrighteously;

be subject, then, to God; stand up against the devil, and he will flee from you;

Remind them to be subject to principalities and authorities, to obey rule, unto every good work to be ready, — read the full passage →

Wherefore it is necessary to be subject, not only because of the wrath, but also because of the conscience,

And He is changing times and seasons, He is causing kings to pass away, and He is raising up kings; He is giving wisdom to the wise, and knowledge to those possessing understanding.

I call upon you, therefore, brethren, through the compassions of God, to present your bodies a sacrifice--living, sanctified, acceptable to God--your intelligent service; — read the full passage →

Be not overcome by the evil, but overcome, in the good, the evil.

by the decree of the sifters <FI>is<Fi> the sentence, and by the saying of the holy ones the requirement, to the intent that the living may know that the Most High is ruler in the kingdom of men, and to whom He willeth He giveth it, and the lowest of men He doth raise up over it.

Fear Jehovah, my son, and the king, With changers mix not up thyself, — read the full passage →

And having come near, Jesus spake to them, saying, `Given to me was all authority in heaven and on earth;

render, therefore, to all <FI>their<Fi> dues; to whom tribute, the tribute; to whom custom, the custom; to whom fear, the fear; to whom honour, the honour.

to all give ye honour; the brotherhood love ye; God fear ye; the king honour ye.

in the love of brethren, to one another kindly affectioned: in the honour going before one another;

to all give ye honour; the brotherhood love ye; God fear ye; the king honour ye. — read the full passage →

The domestics! be subjecting yourselves in all fear to the masters, not only to the good and gentle, but also to the cross; — read the full passage →

The wives! to your own husbands subject yourselves, as to the Lord,

and I wish you to know that of every man the head is the Christ, and the head of a woman is the husband, and the head of Christ is God.

that he might sanctify it, having cleansed <FI>it<Fi> with the bathing of the water in the saying,

In like manner, ye younger, be subject to elders, and all to one another subjecting yourselves; with humble-mindedness clothe yourselves, because God the proud doth resist, but to the humble He doth give grace; — read the full passage →

Pilate, therefore, saith to him, `To me dost thou not speak? hast thou not known that I have authority to crucify thee, and I have authority to release thee?'

In the multiplying of the righteous the people rejoice, And in the ruling of the wicked the people sigh.

and he who did look into the perfect law--that of liberty, and did continue there, this one--not a forgetful hearer becoming, but a doer of work--this one shall be happy in his doing.

for because of this also pay ye tribute; for servants of God they are, on this very thing attending continually;

for God did so love the world, that His Son--the only begotten--He gave, that every one who is believing in him may not perish, but may have life age-during. — read the full passage →

and Peter and John answering unto them said, `Whether it is righteous before God to hearken to you rather than to God, judge ye;

Having put aside, then, all evil, and all guile, and hypocrisies, and envyings, and all evil speakings, — read the full passage →

saying, `Father, if Thou be counselling to make this cup pass from me--;but, not my will, but Thine be done.' --

who being reviled--was not reviling again, suffering--was not threatening, and was committing himself to Him who is judging righteously,

neither as exercising lordship over the heritages, but patterns becoming of the flock,

Followers of me become ye, as I also <FI>am<Fi> of Christ. — read the full passage →

be humbled, then, under the powerful hand of God, that you He may exalt in good time,

for kings, and all who are in authority, that a quiet and peaceable life we may lead in all piety and gravity,

The wives! be subject to your own husbands, as is fit in the Lord;

but put ye on the Lord Jesus Christ, and for the flesh take no forethought--for desires.

The wives! to your own husbands subject yourselves, as to the Lord, — read the full passage →

whether to governors, as to those sent through him, for punishment, indeed, of evil-doers, and a praise of those doing good; — read the full passage →

The well-leading elders of double honour let them be counted worthy, especially those labouring in word and teaching,

A revelation of Jesus Christ, that God gave to him, to shew to his servants what things it behoveth to come to pass quickly; and he did signify <FI>it<Fi> , having sent through his messenger to his servant John, — read the full passage →

for thus once also the holy women who did hope on God, were adorning themselves, being subject to their own husbands, — read the full passage →

because the husband is head of the wife, as also the Christ <FI>is<Fi> head of the assembly, and he is saviour of the body,

So that, my brethren, ye also were made dead to the law through the body of the Christ, for your becoming another's, who out of the dead was raised up, that we might bear fruit to God;

tell us, therefore, what dost thou think? is it lawful to give tribute to Caesar or not?'

The servants! obey in all things those who are masters according to the flesh, not in eye-service as men-pleasers, but in simplicity of heart, fearing God; — read the full passage →

I exhort, then, first of all, there be made supplications, prayers, intercessions, thanksgivings, for all men:

that no one go beyond and defraud in the matter his brother, because an avenger <FI>is<Fi> the Lord of all these, as also we spake before to you and testified,

through being a Son, did learn by the things which he suffered--the obedience,

and have no fellowship with the unfruitful works of the darkness and rather even convict,

and be not conformed to this age, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, for your proving what <FI>is<Fi> the will of God--the good, and acceptable, and perfect.

Your women in the assemblies let them be silent, for it hath not been permitted to them to speak, but to be subject, as also the law saith;

let no one despise thy youth, but a pattern become thou of those believing in word, in behaviour, in love, in spirit, in faith, in purity;

and the truth shall make you free.'

The servants! obey the masters according to the flesh with fear and trembling, in the simplicity of your heart, as to the Christ; — read the full passage →

The domestics! be subjecting yourselves in all fear to the masters, not only to the good and gentle, but also to the cross;

I call upon you, therefore, brethren, through the compassions of God, to present your bodies a sacrifice--living, sanctified, acceptable to God--your intelligent service;

And having gone forward a little, he fell on his face, praying, and saying, `My Father, if it be possible, let this cup pass from me; nevertheless, not as I will, but as Thou.'

Beloved, every spirit believe not, but prove the spirits, if of God they are, because many false prophets have gone forth to the world;

Unto the woman He said, `Multiplying I multiply thy sorrow and thy conception, in sorrow dost thou bear children, and toward thy husband <FI>is<Fi> thy desire, and he doth rule over thee.'

And the brethren immediately, through the night, sent forth both Paul and Silas to Berea, who having come, went to the synagogue of the Jews; — read the full passage →

Bless those persecuting you; bless, and curse not;

but even as the assembly is subject to Christ, so also <FI>are<Fi> the wives to their own husbands in everything.

this secret is great, and I speak in regard to Christ and to the assembly;

as new-born babes the word's pure milk desire ye, that in it ye may grow,

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

And Jesus said to him, `Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thine understanding--

Fear Jehovah, my son, and the king, With changers mix not up thyself,

And now, having been freed from the sin, and having become servants to God, ye have your fruit--to sanctification, and the end life age-during;

and walk in love, as also the Christ did love us, and did give himself for us, an offering and a sacrifice to God for an odour of a sweet smell,

if so be ye did taste that the Lord <FI>is<Fi> gracious,

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

Having put aside, then, all evil, and all guile, and hypocrisies, and envyings, and all evil speakings,

The husbands! love your own wives, as also the Christ did love the assembly, and did give himself for it,

far above all principality, and authority, and might, and lordship, and every name named, not only in this age, but also in the coming one;

Acquaint thyself, I pray thee, with Him, And be at peace, Thereby thine increase <FI>is<Fi> good.

of the hospitality be not forgetful, for through this unawares certain did entertain messengers;

for God did so love the world, that His Son--the only begotten--He gave, that every one who is believing in him may not perish, but may have life age-during.