1 Timothy 2:1-2
First of all, then, I urge you to offer [special] requests, prayers, intercessions [Note: "Intercessions" probably refers to praying on behalf of others], and thanksgivings for all people.
Romans 13:5
Therefore, you must submit [to the authorities], not only because of [the threat of] punishment, but also for the sake of [your] conscience.
1 Peter 2:13-17
Submit yourselves to every authority set up by people for the Lord's sake. [Submit to] a king as the [highest] authority,
Romans 13:1
Every person must be submissive to the ruling authorities, for all authorities come from God. And the existence of authorities has been established by God.