16 Bible Verses about Attitudes Towards Kings

for kings and all that are in dignity, that we may lead a quiet and tranquil life in all piety and gravity;

Be in subjection therefore to every human institution for the Lord's sake; whether to the king as supreme,

They say to him, Caesar's. Then he says to them, Pay then what is Caesar's to Caesar, and what is God's to God.

And Jesus answering said to them, Pay what is Caesar's to Caesar, and what is God's to God. And they wondered at him.

Now let them put away their fornication, and the carcases of their kings, far from me, and I will dwell in the midst of them for ever.

They are all hot as an oven, and devour their judges; all their kings are fallen: there is none among them that calleth unto me.

Where then is thy king, that he may save thee in all thy cities? and thy judges of whom thou saidst, Give me a king and princes? --

Thus did the Lord Jehovah shew unto me; and behold, he formed locusts in the beginning of the shooting up of the latter growth, and behold, it was the latter growth after the king's mowings.

Yea, he scoffeth at kings, and princes are a scorn unto him; he derideth every stronghold: for he heapeth up dust, and taketh it.

And Paul said, I was not conscious, brethren, that he was high priest; for it is written, Thou shalt not speak evilly of the ruler of thy people.

Let every soul be subject to the authorities that are above him. For there is no authority except from God; and those that exist are set up by God.

Put them in mind to be subject to rulers, to authorities, to be obedient to rule, to be ready to do every good work,

By faith Moses, being born, was hid three months by his parents, because they saw the child beautiful; and they did not fear the injunction of the king.

By faith he left Egypt, not fearing the wrath of the king; for he persevered, as seeing him who is invisible.

Shew honour to all, love the brotherhood, fear God, honour the king.

And the sixth poured out his bowl on the great river Euphrates; and its water was dried up, that the way of the kings from the rising of the sun might be prepared.