38 Bible Verses about Authority
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Be subject therefore to every human constitution for the Lord's sake; whether to a king as the supreme magistrate;
Jesus answered, Thou wouldest have had no authority over me, unless it had been given thee from above: for this reason, he that hath delivered me up to thee hath the greater crime.
LET every soul be subject to the superior powers: for there is no power but from God; the existing powers are appointed by God.
But Jesus called them, and said to them, Ye know that they who appear to rule over the Gentiles, lord it over them; and their great men exercise dominion over them.
it remained unsold, was it not vested in thee? and when sold, was it not in thine own power? why then hast thou determined in thine heart to do this deed? thou hast not lied unto men, but unto God.
The wife hath not power over her own body, but the husband: in like manner also the husband has not power over his own body, but the wife.
From Thematic Bible
Authority » Of the church
whose soever sins ye forgive, they are forgiven them; and whose sins soever ye retain, they are retained.
And I will give thee the keys of the kingdom of heaven: and whatsoever thou shalt bind on earth shall be bound in heaven; and whatsoever thou shalt loose on earth shall be loosed in heaven.
Verily I say unto you, Whatsoever things ye shall bind on earth, shall be bound in heaven: and whatsoever things ye shall loose on earth shall be loosed in heaven.
So as they passed through the cities, they delivered to them for their observance the ordinances decreed by the apostles and presbyters that were at Jerusalem.
Obey your presidents, and be subject to them: for they are vigilant for your souls, as being to render an account, that they may do it with joy, and not groaning: for that would be disadvantageous for you.
Authority » Of Christ
Then Jesus approaching, spake to them, saying, All power is given me in heaven and upon earth.
And they were all in astonishment, so that they questioned one another, saying, What is this? what is this new doctrine? that with authority he commands even the unclean spirits, and they obey him?
Battle of Life » Promises of ultimate triumph » Authority
And he who overcometh, and perseveres in my works unto the end, to him will I give authority over the nations;
God's Promises » To the overcomers » Authority
And he who overcometh, and perseveres in my works unto the end, to him will I give authority over the nations;
Overcomers » Authority
And he who overcometh, and perseveres in my works unto the end, to him will I give authority over the nations;
Topics on Authority
Abuse Of Authority, Examples Of
James 2:6but ye have put contempt on the poor man? Do not the rich men tyrannize over you? and they drag you to the tribunals.
Abuse Of Authority, Warnings Against
Ephesians 6:9And ye masters, do the same things to them, avoiding menacing language: knowing that you also yourselves have a master in heaven; and there is no respect of persons with him.
All Authority Has Been Given To Jesus
Matthew 28:18Then Jesus approaching, spake to them, saying, All power is given me in heaven and upon earth.
Apostles, Authority In Church
2 Corinthians 13:10For this cause, though absent, I have written these things, that when I am present I may not use severity, according to the power which the Lord hath given me for edification, and not for destruction.
Apostles, Basis Of Authority
Romans 1:5through whom we have received grace and apostolic mission among all nations for his name, to bring them to the obedience of faith:
Authority Delegated To People
Luke 19:17And he said unto him, Well done, good servant: because thou hast been faithful in the least matter, hold thou dominion over ten cities.
Authority Of Disciples
Matthew 10:1AND having called unto him his twelve disciples, he gave them authority over unclean spirits, to cast them out, and to cure every disease, and every malady.
Authority Of People
Hebrews 13:17Obey your presidents, and be subject to them: for they are vigilant for your souls, as being to render an account, that they may do it with joy, and not groaning: for that would be disadvantageous for you.
Authority Within The Family, Kinds Of
Colossians 3:20Children, be obedient to your parents in all things; for this is well-pleasing to the Lord.
Authority, Belonging To God
Romans 9:19-21Wilt thou then say to me, Why yet doth he blame us? Who hath resisted his will?
Authority, of human institutions
Romans 1:24-26Wherefore God abandoned them, through the lusts of their own hearts, unto impurity, to dishonour their own bodies by themselves:
Authority, Responsibilities Of
Matthew 20:25-28But Jesus, calling them to him, said, Ye know that the princes of the Gentiles lord it over them, and their great men exercise authority among them.
Christ's Authority Over Death
Matthew 9:18-25As he was speaking these things to them, behold, there came a ruler, and prostrated himself before him, saying, My daughter hath just now died: but come and lay thine hand upon her, and she shall live.
Christ's Authority Over Evil
Mark 1:23-27And there was in their synagogue a man with an unclean spirit; and he cried out,
Christ's Authority Over Nature
Matthew 8:23-27And going on board a vessel, his disciples followed him.
Christ's Authority Over Sickness
Matthew 8:14-15And when Jesus was come into the house of Peter, he saw his mother-in-law laid on a bed, and in a fever.
Christ's Authority Over Sin
Matthew 9:6But that ye may know that the Son of man hath authority upon earth to forgive sins, (then he saith to the paralytic,) Arise, take up thy bed, and go into thy house.
Church Authority, Of Eldars
Acts 20:28Take heed therefore to yourselves, and to all the flock, over which the Holy Ghost hath made you bishops, to feed as shepherds the church of God, which he purchased with his own blood.
Church Authority, Of Jesus Christ
Ephesians 5:23For the husband is the head of the wife, as also Christ is the head of the church; and is himself the saviour of the body.
Church, Christ Authority Over
Ephesians 2:20built up on the foundation of apostles and prophets, Jesus Christ himself being the chief corner stone;
Demons, Christ's Authority
Ephesians 1:19-22and what the transcendent greatness of his power in us, who believe, according to the energy of his mighty strength
Honoring Authority
Titus 3:1REMIND them to be subject to princes and those invested with authority, to obey magistrates, to be ready for every good work,
Human Authority, Christian Response
Romans 13:1LET every soul be subject to the superior powers: for there is no power but from God; the existing powers are appointed by God.
Human Authority, Instituted By God
Romans 13:1-2LET every soul be subject to the superior powers: for there is no power but from God; the existing powers are appointed by God.
Human Authority, Nature Of
Romans 13:1LET every soul be subject to the superior powers: for there is no power but from God; the existing powers are appointed by God.
Man's Authority Over The Devil
Mark 3:15and to have authority to cure diseases, and to cast out devils:
People Lacking Authority
2 Corinthians 11:17What I speak, I speak not after the Lord, but as it were in folly in this confidence of boasting.
Rebellion, Against Human Authority
Mark 15:7And there was one called Barabbas, bound with those who had made an insurrection with him, and had committed murder in the insurrection.
Respecting Authority
Romans 13:7Render therefore to all their dues: tribute to whom tribute is due, custom to whom custom, fear to whom fear, honour to whom honour.
Submission To Authority
Matthew 8:4-10And Jesus said to him, See thou tell no man; but go, shew thyself to the priest, and offer the gift which Moses commanded for a testimony unto them.
The Authority Of Scripture
John 10:34-36Jesus answered them, Is it not written in your law, "I said ye are gods?"
