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 shall not blaspheme God, nor curse a ruler of your people.
Proverbs 17:26
Also to punish the righteous is not good, nor to flog officials for their integrity.
Acts 23:3
Then Paul said to him, "God will strike you, you whitewashed wall! Do you sit to judge me according to the law, and command me to be struck contrary to the law?"
Romans 13:7
Give therefore to everyone what you owe: taxes to whom taxes are due; customs to whom customs; respect to whom respect; honor to whom honor.
1 Peter 2:17
Honor all men. Love the brotherhood. Fear God. Honor the king.
2 Peter 2:10
but chiefly those who walk after the flesh in the lust of defilement, and despise authority. Daring, self-willed, they are not afraid to speak evil of dignitaries;
Jude 1:8
Yet in the same way, these also in their dreaming defile the flesh, despise authority, and slander celestial beings.