Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Summary
Let every soul be subject unto the higher powers. For there is no power but of God: the powers that be are ordained of God.
Bible References
Every
Ephesians 5:21
Be subject to one another out of reverence for Christ.
Titus 3:1
Remind them to be subject to rulers and authorities, to be obedient, to be ready for every good deed,
1 Peter 2:13
Submit yourselves for the Lord's sake to every human institution, whether to a king as the supreme authority,
2 Peter 2:10
and especially those who indulge the flesh in its corrupt desire and despise authority. Bold and willful, they are not afraid to revile the glorious ones,
Jude 1:8
Yet in the same way these men in their dreamings defile the flesh, reject authority, and revile the glorious ones.
There
Matthew 6:13
And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil.'
John 19:11
Jesus answered, "You would have no power over me unless it had been given you from above. Therefore the one who delivered me to you has the greater sin."
Revelation 1:5
and from Jesus Christ, who is the faithful witness, the firstborn from the dead, and the ruler of the kings of the earth. To him who loves us and has freed us from our sins by his blood,
Revelation 17:14
These will make war against the Lamb, and the Lamb will overcome them, because he is Lord of lords and King of kings, and those who are with him are the called and chosen and faithful."
Revelation 19:16
And he has on his robe and on his thigh a name written, KING OF KINGS AND LORD OF LORDS.