Submitting To Authority

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.

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

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.

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 →

To him therefore that knoweth to do good, and doeth it not, to him it is sin.

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

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 →

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 →

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

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.

And it shall come to pass, if thou shalt hearken diligently unto the voice of Jehovah thy God, to observe to do all his commandments which I command thee this day, that Jehovah thy God will set thee on high above all the nations of the earth: — 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.

But ye shall not be so: but he that is the greater among you, let him become as the younger; and he that is chief, as he that doth serve.

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

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

For I also am a man under authority, having under myself soldiers: and I say to this one, Go, and he goeth; and to another, Come, and he cometh; and to my servant, Do this, and he doeth it.

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

Confess therefore your sins one to another, and pray one for another, that ye may be healed. The supplication of a righteous man availeth much in its working.

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

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.

And he said unto them, The kings of the Gentiles have lordship over them; and they that have authority over them are called Benefactors. — read the full passage →

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.

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

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

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

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 →

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:

And after the uproar ceased, Paul having sent for the disciples and exhorted them, took leave of them, and departed to go into Macedonia. — read the full passage →

Now when they had passed through Amphipolis and Apollonia, they came to Thessalonica, where was a synagogue of the Jews: — read the full passage →

And certain men came down from Judæa and taught the brethren, saying, Except ye be circumcised after the custom of Moses, ye cannot be saved. — read the full passage →

And as they spake unto the people, the priests and the captain of the temple and the Sadducees came upon them, — 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.

For the kingdom of heaven is like unto a man that was a householder, who went out early in the morning to hire laborers into his vineyard. — read the full passage →

The elders therefore among you I exhort, who am a fellow-elder, and a witness of the sufferings of Christ, who am also a partaker of the glory that shall be revealed: — 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 →

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

But ye are an elect race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people for God’s own possession, that ye may show forth the excellencies of him who called you out of darkness into his marvellous light:

subjecting yourselves one to another in the fear of Christ.

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.

Be ye imitators of me, even as I also am of Christ. — 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 not overcome of evil, but overcome evil with good.

Now Peter and John were going up into the temple at the hour of prayer, beingthe ninth hour. — read the full passage →

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

And Jesus called them to him, and saith unto them, Ye know that they who are accounted to rule over the Gentiles lord it over them; and their great ones exercise authority over them. — read the full passage →

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.

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;

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

Thou hast ascended on high, thou hast led away captives; Thou hast received gifts among men, Yea, among the rebellious also, that Jehovah God might dwell with them.

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

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

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

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

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:

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 →

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:

And when the day of Pentecost was now come, they were all together in one place. — 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?

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 →

And he said unto them, The kings of the Gentiles have lordship over them; and they that have authority over them are called Benefactors. — read the full passage →

Now the feast of unleavened bread drew nigh, which is called the Passover. — read the full passage →

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

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

And God spake all these words, saying, — read the full passage →

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 →

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

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 →

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

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

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

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

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

Let love of the brethren continue. — 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.

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.

Faithful is the saying, If a man seeketh the office of a bishop, he desireth a good work. — read the full passage →

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

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

But we beseech you, brethren, to know them that labor among you, and are over you in the Lord, and admonish you; — read the full passage →

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.

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 →

and above all these things put on love, which is the bond of perfectness.

For I would have you know how greatly I strive for you, and for them at Laodicea, and for as many as have not seen my face in the flesh; — read the full passage →

Have this mind in you, which was also in Christ Jesus: — read the full passage →

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 →

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

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

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.

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

And be not drunken with wine, wherein is riot, but be filled with the Spirit;

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

For as touching the ministering to the saints, it is superfluous for me to write to you: — read the full passage →

For, He put all things in subjection under his feet. But when he saith, All things are put in subjection, it is evident that he is excepted who did subject all things unto him. — read the full passage →

Flee fornication. Every sin that a man doeth is without the body; but he that committeth fornication sinneth against his own body.

But him that is weak in faith receive ye, yet not for decision of scruples. — read the full passage →

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

Let us walk becomingly, as in the day; not in revelling and drunkenness, not in chambering and wantonness, not in strife and jealousy.

The night is far spent, and the day is at hand: let us therefore cast off the works of darkness, and let us put on the armor of light.