57 Bible Verses about Authority
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Therefore, be subject to every human ordinance that is of the Lord, whether it be to a king or to a superior,
and it is he that changes the times and the opportunities; he removes kings and sets up kings; he gives wisdom unto the wise and knowledge unto those that know understanding:
Thou, O king, art king of kings, for the God of heaven has given thee the kingdom, the power, and the strength, and the majesty.
By sentence of the watchmen is the matter resolved, and the case by the word of the holy ones to the intent that the living may know that the most High takes rule over the kingdom of men and gives it to whoever he will and sets up over it the man who is the lowest.
that they shall drive thee from among men, and thy dwelling shall be with the beasts of the field, and they shall feed thee with grass of the field as the oxen, and with the dew of heaven shalt thou be bathed, and seven times shall pass over thee, until thou shalt understand that the most High takes rule over the kingdom of men and that he shall give it to whoever he will.
and they drive thee from among men, and thy dwelling shall be with the beasts of the field; and they shall feed thee as the oxen, and seven times shall pass over thee until thou know that the most High takes rule in the kingdom of men and gives it to whomever he will.
and he was driven from among the sons of men; and his heart was put with the beasts, and his dwelling was with the wild asses: they made him eat grass like an ox, and his body was bathed with the dew of heaven until he understood that the most high God takes rule of the kingdom of men and that he appoints over it whomever he will.
Jesus answered, Thou could have no power at all against me, unless it were given thee from above; therefore he that delivered me unto thee has the greater sin.
Let every soul submit itself to the higher powers. For there is no power but of God, and the powers that be are ordained of God.
O thou king, the most high God gave Nebuchadnezzar thy father the kingdom and the greatness and the glory and the magnificence:
If thou seest violence unto the poor and the extortion of rights and justice in a province, do not marvel at the matter, for height is looking upon height; and there is one higher than they.
But Jesus, calling unto them, said unto them, Ye know that those who are seen to be princes among the Gentiles exercise lordship over them, and those that are great among them wield power over them.
Retaining it, was it not thy own? and after it was sold, was it not in thine own power? Why hast thou conceived this thing in thy heart? Thou hast not lied unto men, but unto God.
The wife does not have authority of her own body, but the husband; and likewise also the husband does not have authority of his own body, but the wife.
It is an abomination to kings to commit wickedness, for the throne is to be established with righteousness.
Take away the wicked from before the king, and his throne shall be established in righteousness.
Do not be hasty to rebel against him; do not persist in any evil thing, for he shall do whatsoever pleases him;
because the word of the king is his power and who may say unto him, What doest thou?
that his heart be not lifted up above his brethren and that he turn not aside from the commandment, to the right hand or to the left, to the end that he may prolong his days in his kingdom, he and his sons, in the midst of Israel.
The God of Israel dictated unto me, the strong One of Israel spoke): He that rules over men must be just, ruling in the fear of God.
The king that judges the poor with truth, his throne shall be established for ever.
From Thematic Bible
Authority » Of the church
unto those whose sins ye release, they shall be released; and unto those whose sins ye retain, they shall be retained.
And I will give unto thee the keys of the kingdom of the heavens, and whatever thou shalt bind on the earth shall be bound in the heavens, and whatever thou shalt loose on the earth shall be loosed in the heaven.
Verily I say unto you, Whatever ye shall bind on earth shall be bound in the heaven; and whatever ye shall loose on earth shall be loosed in the heaven.
And as they went through the cities, they asked them to keep the decrees that had been determined by the apostles and elders who were at Jerusalem.
Listen to your pastors, and do not resist them, for they watch for your souls as those that must give account, that they may do it with joy, and not with grief; for that is unprofitable for you.
Authority » Of Christ
And Jesus came and spoke unto them, saying, All power is given unto me in heaven and in earth.
And they were all amazed, insomuch that they questioned among themselves, saying, What thing is this? What new doctrine is this? for he commands the unclean spirits with power, and they obey him.
and has also given him power and authority to execute judgment because he is the Son of man.
Battle of Life » Promises of ultimate triumph » Authority
And he that overcomes and keeps my works unto the end, to him will I give power over the Gentiles;
God's Promises » To the overcomers » Authority
And he that overcomes and keeps my works unto the end, to him will I give power over the Gentiles;
Overcomers » Authority
And he that overcomes and keeps my works unto the end, to him will I give power over the Gentiles;
Topics on Authority
Abuse Of Authority, Examples Of
Genesis 16:6But Abram said unto Sarai, Behold, thy maid is in thy hand; do to her as it pleases thee. Then Sarai afflicted her, and she fled from her face.
Abuse Of Authority, Warnings Against
Ephesians 6:9And, ye masters, do the same unto them, forbearing threats, knowing that their Master and yours is also in the heavens and that he is no respecter of persons.
All Authority Has Been Given To Jesus
Matthew 28:18And Jesus came and spoke unto them, saying, All power is given unto me in heaven and in earth.
Apostles, Authority In Church
2 Corinthians 13:10Therefore I write these things being absent lest being present I should treat you with more severity, according to the power which the Lord has given me for edification, and not for destruction.
Apostles, Basis Of Authority
Romans 1:5By whom we have received the grace and the apostleship, to cause the faith to be obeyed among all the Gentiles in his name,
Authority Delegated To People
Genesis 39:4So Joseph found grace in his sight, and he served him; and he made him overseer over his house, and all that he had he put into his hand.
Authority Of Disciples
Numbers 27:20And thou shalt put some of thy splendour upon him that all the congregation of the sons of Israel may hear him.
Authority Of People
Hebrews 13:17Listen to your pastors, and do not resist them, for they watch for your souls as those that must give account, that they may do it with joy, and not with grief; for that is unprofitable for you.
Authority Within The Family, Kinds Of
Proverbs 19:18Chasten thy son while there is hope, but do not stir up thy soul to destroy him.
Authority, Belonging To God
Psalm 115:3But our God is in the heavens; he has made whatever he has desired.
Authority, of human institutions
Romans 1:24-26Therefore God also gave them over to the lusts of their own hearts for uncleanness, to contaminate their own bodies between themselves,
Authority, Responsibilities Of
Matthew 20:25-28But Jesus called them unto him and said, Ye know that the princes of the Gentiles exercise dominion over them, and those that are great wield power over them.
Christ's Authority Over Death
Matthew 9:18-25While he spoke these things unto them, behold, a certain ruler came and worshipped him, saying, My daughter is even now dead; but come and lay thy 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 when he was entered into a ship, his disciples followed him.
Christ's Authority Over Sickness
Matthew 8:14-15And when Jesus was come into Peter's house, he saw his wife's mother lying in bed and with fever.
Christ's Authority Over Sin
Matthew 9:6But that ye may know that the Son of man has power on earth to forgive sins (then said he to the paralyzed man), Arise, take up thy bed, and go unto thine house.
Church Authority, Of Eldars
Acts 20:28Take heed therefore unto yourselves and to all the flock, in which the Holy Spirit has placed you as bishops to feed the congregation of God, which he has purchased with his own blood.
Church Authority, Of Jesus Christ
Ephesians 5:23For the husband is the head of the wife even as the Christ is head of the congregation , and it is he who gives saving health to the body.
Church, Christ Authority Over
Ephesians 2:20and are built upon the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Jesus Christ himself being the chief cornerstone,
Demons, Christ's Authority
Ephesians 1:19-22and what is the exceeding greatness of his power in us who believe, by the operation of the power of his strength,
Honoring Authority
Titus 3:1Admonish them to be subject to dominion and power, and to persuade those who have authority, that they be quick unto every good work.
Human Authority, Christian Response
Romans 13:1Let every soul submit itself to the higher powers. For there is no power but of God, and the powers that be are ordained of God.
Human Authority, Instituted By God
Romans 13:1-2Let every soul submit itself to the higher powers. For there is no power but of God, and the powers that be are ordained of God.
Human Authority, Nature Of
Romans 13:1Let every soul submit itself to the higher powers. For there is no power but of God, and the powers that be are ordained of God.
Man's Authority Over The Devil
Mark 3:15and to have power to heal sicknesses and to cast out devils:
People Lacking Authority
Daniel 4:31The word was yet in the king's mouth when there fell a voice from heaven, saying, O King Nebuchadnezzar, to thee it is spoken; The kingdom is departed from thee;
Rebellion, Against Human Authority
Genesis 14:3-4All these were joined together in the vale of Siddim, which is the salt sea.
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 8:4-10Then Jesus said unto him, See thou tell no one; but go, show thyself to the priest and offer the gift that Moses commanded, for a testimony unto them.
The Authority Of Scripture
Psalm 119:89LAMED. For ever, O LORD, thy word is settled in the heavens.
