Romans 13:2
So then, the one who resists authority resists the ordinance [which is] from God, and those who resist will receive condemnation on themselves.
Isaiah 58:2
Yet they seek me day [by] day, and they desire the knowledge of my ways like a nation that {practiced} righteousness, and had not forsaken the judgment of its God; they ask me for {righteous judgments}, they desire the closeness of God.
Jeremiah 23:8-17
but '{As Yahweh lives}, who led up, and who brought the offspring of the house of Israel from [the] land [of the] north and from all the lands where he had driven them.' Then they will live in their land."
Jeremiah 44:14-17
And there will not be a survivor or an escapee of the remnant of Judah, those who have come to dwell as an alien there in the land of Egypt, to return [to] the land of Judah where they [are] {longing} to return to dwell there, for they will not turn back, {but only} [some] survivors.'"
Matthew 23:13
"But woe to you, scribes and Pharisees--hypocrites!--because you shut the kingdom of heaven before people! For you do not enter, nor permit those wanting to go in to enter.
Mark 12:40
who devour the houses of widows and pray lengthy [prayers] for the sake of appearance. These will receive more severe condemnation!"
Luke 20:47
who devour the houses of widows and pray lengthy [prayers] for the sake of appearance. These will receive more severe condemnation!"
Romans 13:5
Therefore [it is] necessary to be in subjection, not only because of wrath but also because of conscience.
Titus 3:1
Remind them to be subject to the rulers [and] to the authorities, to obey, to be prepared for every good work,
James 3:1
Not many should become teachers, my brothers, [because you] know that we will receive a greater judgment.
1 Peter 2:13
Subject yourselves to every human authority for the sake of the Lord, whether to a king as having supreme authority,