Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Summary
Is it fit to say to a king, Thou art wicked? and to princes, Ye are ungodly?
General references
Bible References
General references
Exodus 22:28
You may not say evil of the judges, or put a curse on the ruler of your people.
Proverbs 17:26
To give punishment to the upright is not good, or to give blows to the noble for their righteousness.
Acts 23:3
Then Paul said to him, God will give blows to you, you whitewashed wall: are you here to be my judge by law, and by your orders am I given blows against the law?
Romans 13:7
Give to all what is their right: taxes to him whose they are, payment to him whose right it is, fear to whom fear, honour to whom honour is to be given.
1 Peter 2:17
Have respect for all, loving the brothers, fearing God, honouring the king.
2 Peter 2:10
But specially those who go after the unclean desires of the flesh, and make sport of authority. Ready to take chances, uncontrolled, they have no fear of saying evil of those in high places:
Jude 1:8
In the same way these dreamers make the flesh unclean, having no respect for authorities, and say evil of rulers.