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 will not curse God, and you will not curse a leader among your people.
Proverbs 17:26
Also, imposing a fine on the righteous is not good, [nor] to flog nobles for uprightness.
Acts 23:3
Then Paul said to him, "God is going to strike you, [you] whitewashed wall! And are you sitting [there] judging me according to the law, and acting contrary to the law do you order me to be struck?"
Romans 13:7
Pay to everyone [what is] owed: [pay] taxes to whom taxes [are due]; [pay] customs duties to whom customs duties [are due]; [pay] respect to whom respect [is due]; [pay] honor to whom honor [is due].
1 Peter 2:17
Honor all [people], love the community of believers, fear God, honor the king.
2 Peter 2:10
and especially those who go after the flesh in defiling lust and who despise authority. Bold [and] arrogant, they do not tremble in awe [as they] blaspheme majestic beings,
Jude 1:8
Despite that, in the same way also these [men], [because of their] dreams, defile the flesh and reject authority and blaspheme majestic beings.