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 to him, God is about to smite thee, thou whited wall. For sittest thou to judge me according to the law, and commandest me to be smitten contrary to the law?
Romans 13:2
Whosoever therefore resisteth the power, resisteth the appointment of God; and they that resist shall receive to themselves condemnation.
Titus 3:1
Put them in mind to be subject to principalities and powers, to obey magistrates, to be ready for every good work:
1 Peter 2:17
Honour all men, Love the brotherhood, Fear God,
2 Peter 2:10
But chiefly them that walk after the flesh in the lust of uncleanness and despise government: presumptuous, self-willed; they are not afraid to rail at dignities:
Jude 1:8
In like manner these dreamers also defile the flesh, despise authority, rail at dignities.