57 Bible Verses about Authority
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Then be in obedience to every ordinance of men, because of the Lord, whether to a king as supreme,
And He changes the times and the seasons; He removes kings and sets up kings. He gives wisdom to the wise and knowledge to those who have understanding.
You, O king, are a king of kings. For the God of Heaven has given you a kingdom, power, and strength, and glory.
This matter is by the decree of the watchers, and the demand by the word of the holy ones, so that the living may know that the Most High rules in the kingdom of men, and gives it to whomever He will, and sets up over it the lowest of men.
They shall drive you from men, and your dwelling shall be with the animals of the field, and they shall make you eat grass like oxen. And they shall wet you with the dew of heaven, and seven times shall pass over you, until you know that the Most High rules in the kingdom of men, and gives it to whomever He will.
And they shall drive you from men, and your dwelling shall be with the animals of the field. They shall make you eat grass like oxen, and seven times shall pass over you, until you know that the Most High rules in the kingdom of men, and gives it to whomever He will.
And he was driven from the sons of men. And his heart was made like the animals, and his dwelling was with the wild asses. They fed him with grass like oxen, and his body was wet with the dew of the heavens, until he knew that the Most High God rules in the kingdom of men, and that He appoints over it whomever He will.
Jesus answered, You could have no authority against Me unless it were given to you from above. Therefore he who delivered Me to you has the greater sin.
Let every soul be subject to the higher authorities. For there is no authority but of God; the authorities that exist are ordained by God.
O king, the Most High God gave Nebuchadnezzar your father a kingdom, and majesty, and glory, and honor.
If you see the oppression of the poor, and violent perverting of judgment and justice in a province, do not marvel at the matter. For He who is higher than the highest watches; and there are some higher than they.
But Jesus called them and said to them, You know that they who are accounted rulers over the nations exercise lordship over them. And their great ones exercise authority on them.
While it remained, was it not your own? And after it was sold, was it not in your own authority? Why have you conceived this thing in your heart? You have not lied to men, but to God.
The wife does not have authority over her own body, but the husband. And likewise also the husband does not have authority over his own body, but the wife.
It is a hateful thing for kings to commit wickedness; for the throne is established by righteousness.
Take away the wicked from before the king, and his throne shall be founded in righteousness.
Do not be hasty to leave his presence. Do not take a stand in an evil thing, for he does whatever pleases him.
Because the word of a king is that which has power; and who may say to him, What are you doing?
so that his heart may not be lifted up above his brothers, and that he does not turn aside from the commandment, to the right or the left, so that he may make his days longer in his kingdom, he and his sons, in the midst of Israel.
The God of Israel said, The Rock of Israel spoke to me: he who rules over men justly, ruling in the fear of God,
A king who truly judges the weak, his throne shall be established forever.
From Thematic Bible
Authority » Of the church
Of whomever sins you remit, they are remitted to them. Of whomever sins you retain, they are retained.
And I will give the keys of the kingdom of Heaven to you. And whatever you may bind on earth shall occur, having been bound in Heaven, and whatever you may loose on earth shall occur, having been loosed in Heaven.
Truly I say to you, Whatever you shall bind on earth shall occur, having been bound in Heaven; and whatever you shall loose on earth shall occur, having been loosed in Heaven.
And as they passed through the cities, they delivered to them the commandments to keep, the ones that were ordained by the apostles and elders in Jerusalem.
Yield to those leading you, and be submissive, for they watch for your souls, as those who 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 to them, saying, All authority is given to Me in Heaven and in earth.
They all were amazed, so as to question among themselves, saying, What is this? What new doctrine is this? For He even commands the unclean spirits with authority, and they obey Him.
Battle of Life » Promises of ultimate triumph » Authority
And he who overcomes and keeps My works to the end, to him I will give power over the nations.
God's Promises » To the overcomers » Authority
And he who overcomes and keeps My works to the end, to him I will give power over the nations.
Overcomers » Authority
And he who overcomes and keeps My works to the end, to him I will give power over the nations.
Topics on Authority
Abuse Of Authority, Examples Of
Genesis 16:6But Abram said to Sarai, Behold, your slave woman is in your hand. Do to her as it pleases you. And Sarai dealt harshly with her, and she fled from her face.
Abuse Of Authority, Warnings Against
Ephesians 6:9And masters, do the same things to them, forbearing threatening, knowing that your Master also is in Heaven. There is no respect of persons with Him.
All Authority Has Been Given To Jesus
Matthew 28:18And Jesus came and spoke to them, saying, All authority is given to Me in Heaven and in earth.
Apostles, Authority In Church
2 Corinthians 13:10Therefore I write these things while absent, lest being present I may not deal sharply with you according to the authority which the Lord gave me for building up, and not for pulling down.
Apostles, Basis Of Authority
Romans 1:5by whom we have received grace and apostleship, to obedience to the faith among all nations, for His name;
Authority Delegated To People
Genesis 39:4And Joseph found grace in his sight, and he served him. And he made him overseer over his house, and he put into his hand all he had.
Authority Of Christ
Matthew 7:29For He taught them as one having authority, and not as the scribes.
Authority Of Disciples
Numbers 27:20And you shall put of your honor on him, so that all the congregation of the sons of Israel may be obedient.
Authority Of People
Hebrews 13:17Yield to those leading you, and be submissive, for they watch for your souls, as those who 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 your son while there is hope, and do not set your soul on making him die.
Authority, Belonging To God
Psalm 115:3But our God is in Heaven; He has done whatever He has pleased.
Authority, of human institutions
Romans 1:24-26Therefore God also gave them up to uncleanness through the lusts of their hearts, to dishonor their own bodies between themselves.
Authority, Responsibilities Of
Matthew 20:25-28But Jesus called them and said, You know that the rulers of the nations exercise dominion over them, and they who are great exercise authority over them.
Christ's Authority Over Death
Matthew 9:18-25While He spoke these things to them, behold, a certain ruler came and worshiped Him, saying, My daughter has just now died. But come and lay Your hand on her and she will live.
Christ's Authority Over Evil
Mark 1:23-27And in their synagogue was a man with an unclean spirit. And he cried out,
Christ's Authority Over Nature
Matthew 8:23-27And He entering into a boat, His disciples followed Him.
Christ's Authority Over Sickness
Matthew 8:14-15And when Jesus had come into Peter's house, He saw his wife's mother laid out and in a fever.
Christ's Authority Over Sin
Matthew 9:6But so that you may know that the Son of Man has authority on earth to forgive sins, then He said to the paralytic, Arise, take up your bed and go to your house.
Church Authority, Of Eldars
Acts 20:28Therefore take heed to yourselves, and to all the flock in which the Holy Spirit has made you overseers, to feed the church 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 Christ is the head of the church; and He is the Savior of 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 surpassing greatness of His power toward us, the ones believing according to the working of His mighty strength
Honoring Authority
Titus 3:1Put them in mind to be subject to rulers and authorities, to be obedient, to be ready to every good work,
Human Authority, Christian Response
Romans 13:1Let every soul be subject to the higher authorities. For there is no authority but of God; the authorities that exist are ordained by God.
Human Authority, Instituted By God
Romans 13:1-2Let every soul be subject to the higher authorities. For there is no authority but of God; the authorities that exist are ordained by God.
Human Authority, Nature Of
Romans 13:1Let every soul be subject to the higher authorities. For there is no authority but of God; the authorities that exist are ordained by God.
Man's Authority Over The Devil
Mark 3:15and to have authority to heal sicknesses, and to cast out demons.
People Lacking Authority
Daniel 4:31While the word was in the king's mouth, a voice fell from Heaven, saying, O King Nebuchadnezzar, to you it is spoken. The kingdom has departed from you.
Rebellion, Against Human Authority
Genesis 14:3-4All these were joined together in the valley of Siddim, which is the Salt Sea.
Respecting Authority
Romans 13:7Therefore give to all their dues; to the one due tax, the tax; tribute to whom tribute is due, fear to whom fear is due, and honor to whom honor is due.
Submission To Authority
Matthew 8:4-10And Jesus said to him, See that you tell no one; but go, show yourself to the priest. And offer the gift that Moses commanded, for a testimony to them.
The Authority Of Scripture
Psalm 119:89LAMED: Forever, O Jehovah, Your Word is settled in the heavens.
