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 Paul said to him, God will smite thee, thou whited wall! Art thou then sitting to judge me according to the law, and dost thou command me to be smitten contrary to the law?
Romans 13:2
He therefore that setteth himself against the authority resisteth what God hath ordained; and they a who resist will bring upon themselves judgment.
Titus 3:1
Put them in mind to submit themselves to governments, to authorities, to obey magistrates, to be ready for every good work,
1 Peter 2:17
Honor all men; love the brotherhood; fear God; honor the king.
2 Peter 2:10
but chiefly those who walk after the flesh in the lust of uncleanness, and despise dominion. Presumptuous, selfwilled, they are not afraid to rail at dignities;
Jude 1:8
Yet in like manner these dreamers defile the flesh, despise dominion, and rail at dignities.