Romans 13:2
so that whoever resists the authorities opposes what God has established, and those who resist will bring judgment on themselves.
Isaiah 58:2
They seek me day after day, and are eager to know my ways, as if they were a nation that practices righteousness and has not forsaken the justice of their God. "They ask me to reveal just decisions; they are eager to draw near to God.
Jeremiah 23:8-17
but they'll say, "As surely as the LORD lives who brought the descendants of the Israelis from the land of the north and from all the lands where I had driven them and brought them into the land.' Then they'll live in their own land."
Jeremiah 44:14-17
Of the remnant of Judah that came into the land of Egypt to settle there, no one will escape or survive to return to the land of Judah where they long to return and live. Indeed, they won't return, except for some refugees.'"
Matthew 23:13
"How terrible it will be for you, scribes and Pharisees, you hypocrites! You shut the door to the kingdom from heaven in people's faces. You don't go in yourselves, and you don't allow those who are trying to enter to go in.
Mark 12:40
They devour widows' houses and say long prayers to cover it up. They will receive greater condemnation!"
Luke 20:47
They devour widows' houses and say long prayers to cover it up. They will receive greater condemnation!"
Romans 13:5
But if you do what is wrong, you should be afraid, for it is not without reason that they bear the sword. Indeed, they are God's servants to administer punishment to anyone who does wrong. Therefore, it is necessary for you to be acquiescent to the authorities, not only for the sake of God's punishment, but also for the sake of your own conscience.
Titus 3:1
Remind believers to submit to rulers and authorities, to be obedient, and to be ready to do any honorable kind of work.
James 3:1
Not many of you should become teachers, my brothers, because you know that we who teach will be judged more severely than others.
1 Peter 2:13
For the Lord's sake submit yourselves to every human authority: whether to the king as supreme,