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
"Are there not," replied Jesus, "these words in your Law--'I said "Ye are gods"'?
Nor curse
Acts 23:3
Whereupon Paul turned to him and said: "God will strike you, you white-washed wall! Are you sitting there to try me in accordance with law, and yet, in defiance of law, order me to be struck?"
Romans 13:2
Therefore he who sets himself against the authorities is resisting God's appointment, and those who resist will bring a judgment upon themselves.
Titus 3:1
Remind your hearers to respect and obey the Powers that be, to be ready for every kind of good work, to speak ill of no one, to avoid quarreling,
1 Peter 2:17
Show honour to every one, Love the Brotherhood, 'revere God, honour the emperor.'
2 Peter 2:10
especially those who, following the promptings of their lower nature, indulge their polluting passions and despise all control. Audacious and self-willed, they feel no awe of the Mighty, maligning them,
Jude 1:8
Yet in the very same way these men, too, cherishing vain dreams, pollute our human nature, reject control, and malign the Mighty.