Jude 1:8
In a similar way, these dreamers also defile their flesh, reject the Lord's authority, and slander his glorious beings.
Genesis 3:5
"Even God knows that on the day you eat from it, your eyes will be opened and you'll become like God, knowing good and evil."
Exodus 22:28
"You are not to blaspheme God or curse a ruler of your people.
Numbers 16:3
They gathered together against Moses and Aaron and told them, "You have appropriated too much for yourselves from the entire congregation, since all of them are holy, and the LORD is among them, too. Why do you exalt yourselves over the LORD's assembly?"
Numbers 16:12-13
So Moses sent for Eliab's sons Dathan and Abiram, but they responded, "We're not coming.
Psalm 2:1-6
Why are the nations in an uproar, and their people involved in a vain plot?
Psalm 12:3-4
The LORD will cut off all slippery lips, and the tongue that boasts great things,
Proverbs 30:11
Some people curse their fathers and won't bless their mothers.
Proverbs 30:17
The eye that mocks a father and looks with a disobedient attitude at a mother the valley ravens will pluck it out; and vultures will eat it.
Ecclesiastes 10:20
Do not curse the king, even in your thoughts. Do not curse the rich, even in your bedroom. For a bird will fly by and tell what you say, or something with wings may talk about it.
Jeremiah 38:25-28
If the officials hear that I've spoken with you, and they come to you and say, "Tell us what you told the king, and what the king told you; don't hide it from us, and we won't put you to death,'
Luke 19:14
But the citizens of his country hated him and sent a delegation to follow him and to announce, "We don't want this man to rule over us!'
Acts 7:27
"But the man who was harming his neighbor pushed Moses away and said, "Who made you ruler and judge over us?
Acts 7:39
but our ancestors refused to obey him. Instead, they rejected him and wished to return to Egypt.
Acts 23:5
Paul answered, "I didn't realize, brothers, that he is the high priest. After all, it is written, "You must not speak evil about a ruler of your people.'"
1 Corinthians 3:17
If anyone destroys God's sanctuary, God will destroy him, for God's sanctuary is holy. And you are that sanctuary!
1 Thessalonians 4:8
Therefore, whoever rejects this instruction is not rejecting human authority but God, who gives you his Holy Spirit.
1 Timothy 1:10
for those involved in sexual immorality, for homosexuals, for kidnappers, for liars, for false witnesses, and for whatever else goes against the healthy teaching
Hebrews 13:17
Continue to follow and be submissive to your leaders, since they are watching over your souls as those who will have to give a word of explanation. By doing this, you will be letting them carry out their duties joyfully, and not with grief, for that would be harmful for you.
1 Peter 2:17
Honor everyone. Keep on loving the community of believers, fearing God, and honoring the king.
2 Peter 2:10-12
especially those who satisfy their flesh by indulging in its passions and who despise authority.
Jude 1:9-10
Even the archangel Michael, when he argued with the Devil and fought over the body of Moses, did not dare to bring a slanderous accusation against him. Instead, he said, "May the Lord rebuke you!"