15 Bible Verses about Civic Duties
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And if anyone does not keep the law of your God and the law of the king, take care that punishment is given to him, by death or by driving him from his country or by taking away his goods or by putting him in prison.
My son, go in fear of the Lord and the king: have nothing to do with those who are in high positions:
I say to you, Keep the king's law, from respect for the oath of God.
But, so that we may not be a cause of trouble to them, go to the sea, and let down a hook, and take the first fish which comes up; and in his mouth you will see a bit of money: take that, and give it to them for me and you.
They say to him, Caesar's. Then he said to them, Give to Caesar the things which are Caesar's, and to God the things which are God's.
Let everyone put himself under the authority of the higher powers, because there is no power which is not of God, and all powers are ordered by God.
Make clear to them that they are to put themselves under rulers and authorities, to do what they are ordered, to be ready for every good work,
Keep all the laws of men because of the Lord; those of the king, who is over all,
And those of the rulers who are sent by him for the punishment of evil-doers and for the praise of those who do well.
And David said to his men, Before the Lord, never let it be said that my hand was lifted up against my lord, the man of the Lord's selection, for the Lord's holy oil has been put on him.
Say not a curse against the king, even in your thoughts; and even secretly say not a curse against the man of wealth; because a bird of the air will take the voice, and that which has wings will give news of it.
And Paul said, Brother, I had no idea that he was the high priest: for it has been said, You may not say evil about the ruler of your people.
Have respect for all, loving the brothers, fearing God, honouring the king.
In the same way these dreamers make the flesh unclean, having no respect for authorities, and say evil of rulers.
Bible Theasaurus
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Civic duties » General references to
And if anyone does not keep the law of your God and the law of the king, take care that punishment is given to him, by death or by driving him from his country or by taking away his goods or by putting him in prison.
My son, go in fear of the Lord and the king: have nothing to do with those who are in high positions:
I say to you, Keep the king's law, from respect for the oath of God.
But, so that we may not be a cause of trouble to them, go to the sea, and let down a hook, and take the first fish which comes up; and in his mouth you will see a bit of money: take that, and give it to them for me and you.
They say to him, Caesar's. Then he said to them, Give to Caesar the things which are Caesar's, and to God the things which are God's.
Civic duties » To honour rulers
And David said to his men, Before the Lord, never let it be said that my hand was lifted up against my lord, the man of the Lord's selection, for the Lord's holy oil has been put on him.
In the same way these dreamers make the flesh unclean, having no respect for authorities, and say evil of rulers.
Have respect for all, loving the brothers, fearing God, honouring the king.
Let everyone put himself under the authority of the higher powers, because there is no power which is not of God, and all powers are ordered by God.
The Nation » Ps 137; ro 13 miscellaneous topics relating to, government, kings, rulers, etc » Civic duties
And if anyone does not keep the law of your God and the law of the king, take care that punishment is given to him, by death or by driving him from his country or by taking away his goods or by putting him in prison.
My son, go in fear of the Lord and the king: have nothing to do with those who are in high positions:
I say to you, Keep the king's law, from respect for the oath of God.
But, so that we may not be a cause of trouble to them, go to the sea, and let down a hook, and take the first fish which comes up; and in his mouth you will see a bit of money: take that, and give it to them for me and you.
They say to him, Caesar's. Then he said to them, Give to Caesar the things which are Caesar's, and to God the things which are God's.
