6 Bible Verses about Honoring Authority

Constantly remind people to submit to and obey the rulers who have authority over them, so as to be ready for any good enterprise,

They answered, "Caesar's." Then He said to them, "Pay Caesar, therefore, what belongs to Caesar, and pay God what belongs to God."

So He said, "Pay Caesar what belongs to Caesar, and pay God what belongs to God." And they were utterly dumbfounded at Him.

He said to them, "Then pay Caesar what belongs to Caesar, and pay God what belongs to God!"

First of all, then, I urge that entreaties, prayers, and thanksgiving be offered for all men, for kings and all who are in authority, so that we may lead peaceful, quiet lives in perfect piety and seriousness.

For the Lord's sake submit to all human authority; to the emperor as supreme,