1 Peter 2:13
Submit yourselves to [the authority of] every human institution for the sake of the Lord [to honor His name], whether it is to a king as one in a position of power,
Titus 3:1
Remind people to be subject to rulers and authorities, to be obedient, to be ready and willing to do good,
Proverbs 24:21
My son, fear the Lord and the king;
And do not associate with those who are given to change [of allegiance, and are revolutionary],
Jeremiah 29:7
Seek peace and well-being for the city where I have sent you into exile, and pray to the Lord on its behalf; for in its peace (well-being) you will have peace.’
Matthew 22:21
They said, “[
Mark 12:17
Jesus said to them,
Luke 20:25
He said to them,
Romans 13:1-7
Let every person be subject to the governing authorities. For there is no authority except from God [granted by His permission and sanction], and those which exist have been put in place by God.
1 Timothy 2:1-2
First of all, then, I urge that petitions (specific requests), prayers, intercessions (prayers for others) and thanksgivings be offered on behalf of all people,
2 Peter 2:10
and especially
Proverbs 17:11
A rebellious man seeks only evil;
Therefore a cruel messenger will be sent against him.
Ephesians 5:21
being subject to one another out of reverence for Christ.
Jude 1:8-10
Nevertheless in the same way, these dreamers [who are dreaming that God will not punish them] also defile the body, and reject [legitimate] authority, and revile and mock angelic majesties.
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