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
"Thou shalt not rail upon the judges, neither curse the ruler of thy people.
Proverbs 17:26
To punish the innocent, and to smite the princes that give true judgment, are both evil.
Acts 23:3
Then said Paul to him, "God shall smite thee, thou painted wall. Sittest thou and judgest me after the law: and commandest me to be smitten contrary to the law?"
Romans 13:7
Give to every man therefore his duty: Tribute to whom tribute belongeth: Custom to whom custom is due: fear to whom fear belongeth: Honour to whom honour pertaineth.
1 Peter 2:17
See that ye honour all men. Love brotherly fellowship, fear God, and honour the King.
2 Peter 2:10
namely, them that walk after the flesh in the lust of uncleanness, and despise the rulers. Presumptuous are they, and stubborn, and fear not to speak evil of them that are in authority;
Jude 1:8
Likewise these dreamers defile the flesh, despise rulers, and speak evil of them that are in authority.