Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Summary
Whosoever therefore resisteth the power, resisteth the ordinance of God: and they that resist shall receive to themselves damnation.
Power
Ordinance
Bible References
Power
Titus 3:1
Admonish them to be submissive to governors and magistrates, to obey their orders, and to be ready to every good work;
Ordinance
1 Peter 2:13
Be subject therefore to every human form of government, for the Lord's sake: whether it be to a king as supreme;
Receive
Romans 13:5
Wherefore it is necessary to submit, not only on account of punishment, but also of conscience.
Matthew 23:14
Wo unto you scribes and pharisees, hypocrites; for ye devour widows houses, and for a cover make long prayers: therefore ye shall receive the heavier judgement.
Mark 12:40
who devour widows houses, and for a shew of religion make long prayers: these shall receive the heavier judgement.
Luke 20:47
who devour widows houses, and for a shew of religion make long prayers: these shall receive a heavier sentence.
James 3:1
My brethren, be not many teachers, knowing that we who are such shall pass a stricter trial than others: for in many things we all offend;