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, "Is it not written in your Law, 'I said, you are gods'?
Nor curse
Acts 23:3
At this Paul said to him, "You whitewashed wall, God will strike you! You sit there to judge me by the Law, do you? And you break the Law by ordering me to be struck!"
Romans 13:2
Hence anyone who resists authority is opposing the divine order, and the opposition will bring judgment on themselves.
Titus 3:1
Remind them to be submissive to their rulers and authorities; they must obey, they must be ready for any good work,
1 Peter 2:17
Do honour to all, love the brotherhood, reverence God, honour the emperor.
2 Peter 2:10
particularly those who fall in with the polluting appetite of the flesh and despise the Powers celestial. Daring, presumptuous creatures! they are not afraid to scoff at the angelic Glories;
Jude 1:8
Despite it all, these visionaries pollute their flesh, scorn the Powers celestial, and scoff at the angelic Glories.