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
and subordinate yourselves to one another out of reverence to Christ.
Titus 3:1
Remind men to accept and obey the constituted authorities, to be ready for any useful service,
1 Peter 2:13
Submit to all human authority, for the Master's sake; to the emperor, as supreme,
2 Peter 2:10
especially those who yield to their physical nature and indulge in passions that defile them, and despise authority. Rash, headstrong men! They stand in no awe of majesty, but deride beings
Jude 1:8
In that same way these dreamers defile the body, make light of authority, and deride majesty.
There
Matthew 6:13
And do not subject us to temptation, But save us from the evil one.'
John 19:11
Jesus answered him, "You would have no power at all over me, if it were not given to you from above. So you are less guilty than the man who betrayed me to you."
Revelation 1:5
and from Jesus Christ the trustworthy witness, the firstborn of the dead, and the sovereign of the kings of the earth. To him who loves us and has released us from our sins by his blood
Revelation 17:14
They will make war upon the Lamb, and the Lamb with his elect, chosen, and faithful followers with him will conquer them, for he is Lord of lords and King of kings.
Revelation 19:16
On his clothing and his thigh he has this title written: King of kings and Lord of lords.