15 Bible Verses about Human Authority, Christian Response

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Matthew 22:17-21

tell us therefore, What thinkest thou? Is it lawful to pay tribute to Caesar, or not? But Jesus knew their wicked design, and said, Why tempt ye me, ye hypocrites? Shew me the money for the tribute; and they brought him a denarius.read more.
And he saith unto them, Whose figure is this and inscription? They say unto him, Caesar's. Then saith he to them, Render therefore to Caesar, the things which are Caesar's; and to God, the things which are God's.

Mark 12:14-17

And they come and say to him, Master, we know that thou art true, and carest not for any man: for thou regardest not the person of men, but teachest the way of God in truth: Is it lawful to pay tribute to Caesar, or not? shall we pay, or shall we not pay it? but he, perceiving their hypocrisy, said unto them, Why tempt ye me? bring me a denarius, that I may see it. And they brought it. And he said unto them, Whose figure and inscription is this? they say unto him, Caesar's.read more.
And Jesus addressing them, said, Render the things which are Caesar's, to Caesar; and what belongs to God, to God. And they marvelled at him.

Luke 20:22-25

Is it lawful for us to pay tribute to Caesar, or not? Then he, aware of their crafty design, said unto them, Why tempt ye me? Shew me a denarius. Whose image and inscription hath it? And they answering said, Caesar's.read more.
Then said he to them, Pay therefore to Caesar the things which are Caesar's, and to God the things which are God's.

Romans 13:5-7

Wherefore there is a necessity for being in subjection, not only for fear of wrath, but also for conscience sake. For on this account pay ye taxes also: for they are God's ministers, continually employed on this very service. Render therefore to all their dues: tribute to whom tribute is due, custom to whom custom, fear to whom fear, honour to whom honour.

1 Peter 2:13-14

Be subject therefore to every human constitution for the Lord's sake; whether to a king as the supreme magistrate; or to governors, as sent by him for the punishment of wicked doers, but the praise of those who do well.

Romans 13:7

Render therefore to all their dues: tribute to whom tribute is due, custom to whom custom, fear to whom fear, honour to whom honour.

Hebrews 11:23

By faith Moses, after he was born, was hid three months by his parents, because they saw the child singularly beautiful; and they were not intimidated by the command of the king.

1 Timothy 2:1-2

I EXHORT therefore, first of all, that there be offered supplications, prayers, intercessions, thanksgivings for the whole race of mankind: for kings, and all that are in a state of eminence, that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life in all godliness and seriousness.

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