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, "You are gods"'?
Nor curse
Acts 23:3
Then Paul said to him, "You white-washed wall, God will strike you! Do you sit as a judge to try me in accordance with the law and yet in violation of the law you order them to strike me?"
Romans 13:2
so that anyone who resists the authorities sets himself against what God has established, and those who set themselves against Him will get the penalty due them.
Titus 3:1
Constantly remind people to submit to and obey the rulers who have authority over them, so as to be ready for any good enterprise,
1 Peter 2:17
Show honor to everyone. Practice love for the brotherhood; practice reverence to God and honor to the Emperor.
2 Peter 2:10
especially those who satisfy their lower nature by indulging in its evil passions which defile them, and who despise authority. Daring, headstrong men! They do not tremble when they abuse persons of majesty,
Jude 1:8
In just the same way these dreamers defile the body, discard authority, and deride the majesties.