Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Summary
Thou shalt not revile the gods, nor curse the ruler of thy people.
The gods
Bible References
The gods
John 10:34
Jesus answered them, Is it not written in your law, "I said ye are gods?"
Nor curse
Acts 23:3
Then said Paul unto him, God is ready to smite thee, thou whited wall: for art thou sitting to judge me according to the law, and violating that law, commandest me to be smitten?
Romans 13:2
Wherefore he that sets himself against authority, resists the ordinance of God: and they who resist shall receive to themselves condemnation.
Titus 3:1
REMIND them to be subject to princes and those invested with authority, to obey magistrates, to be ready for every good work,
1 Peter 2:17
Honour all men. Love the brotherhood. Fear God. Honour the king.
2 Peter 2:10
especially such as walk after the flesh in the eager pursuit of defilement, and despise government. Daring, self-sufficient, they tremble not at dignities, railing against them.
Jude 1:8
In like manner also do these men, even when they dream, defile indeed the flesh, despise sovereignty, and revile dignities.