Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Bible References

Submitting

Ephesians 5:22
Wives, be subject to your own husbands, as to the Lord.
Genesis 16:9
Then the angel of the Lord said to her, “Return to your mistress, and submit yourself to her authority.”
1 Chronicles 29:24
All the officials, the mighty men, and also all the sons of King David pledged allegiance to King Solomon.
Romans 13:1
Every person is to be in subjection to the governing authorities. For there is no authority except from God, and those which exist are established by God.
1 Corinthians 16:16
that you also be in subjection to such men and to everyone who helps in the work and labors.
Philippians 2:3
Do nothing from selfishness or empty conceit, but with humility of mind regard one another as more important than yourselves;
1 Timothy 2:11
A woman must quietly receive instruction with entire submissiveness.
1 Timothy 3:4
He must be one who manages his own household well, keeping his children under control with all dignity
Hebrews 13:17
Obey your leaders and submit to them, for they keep watch over your souls as those who will give an account. Let them do this with joy and not with grief, for this would be unprofitable for you.
1 Peter 2:13
Submit yourselves for the Lord’s sake to every human institution, whether to a king as the one in authority,
1 Peter 5:5
You younger men, likewise, be subject to your elders; and all of you, clothe yourselves with humility toward one another, for God is opposed to the proud, but gives grace to the humble.

In

2 Chronicles 19:7
Now then let the fear of the Lord be upon you; be very careful what you do, for the Lord our God will have no part in unrighteousness or partiality or the taking of a bribe.”
Nehemiah 5:9
Again I said, “The thing which you are doing is not good; should you not walk in the fear of our God because of the reproach of the nations, our enemies?
Proverbs 24:21
My son, fear the Lord and the king;
Do not associate with those who are given to change,
2 Corinthians 7:1
Therefore, having these promises, beloved, let us cleanse ourselves from all defilement of flesh and spirit, perfecting holiness in the fear of God.
1 Peter 2:17
Honor all people, love the brotherhood, fear God, honor the king.

General references

1 Peter 2:13
Submit yourselves for the Lord’s sake to every human institution, whether to a king as the one in authority,