Thematic Bible
Thematic Bible
duties of Citizens » General references to
And whoever will not do the law of thy God and the law of the king, let them be judged speedily, whether it be unto death or to banishment or to confiscation of goods or to imprisonment.
My son, fear the LORD and the king, and do not meddle with those that are given to change,
I counsel thee to keep the king's commandment and the word of the covenant that thou hast made with God.
Notwithstanding, lest we should offend them, go thou to the sea and cast a hook and take up the first fish that comes up; and when thou hast opened his mouth, thou shalt find a stater, a coin worth four drachmas; take that, and give it unto them for me and thee.
They say unto him, Caesar's. Then said he unto them, Render therefore unto Caesar the things which are Caesar's and unto God the things that are God's.
Let every soul submit itself to the higher powers. For there is no power but of God, and the powers that be are ordained of God.
Verse Concepts
ethics, socialethics, basis ofCivil authoritiesDeath penaltyHuman Authority, Nature OfAttitudes, to other peopleAuthority, of human institutionsHuman Authority, Christian ResponseGovernmentCivic DutiesHonouring RulersLeaders, PoliticalLoyaltyPower, HumanOrderliness In SocietySubmissionTaxationGod's Providential Control
Admonish them to be subject to dominion and power, and to persuade those who have authority, that they be quick unto every good work.
Therefore, be subject to every human ordinance that is of the Lord, whether it be to a king or to a superior, and unto governors as unto those that are sent by him for the punishment of evildoers and for the praise of those that do well.
Civic duties » General references to
And whoever will not do the law of thy God and the law of the king, let them be judged speedily, whether it be unto death or to banishment or to confiscation of goods or to imprisonment.
My son, fear the LORD and the king, and do not meddle with those that are given to change,
I counsel thee to keep the king's commandment and the word of the covenant that thou hast made with God.
Notwithstanding, lest we should offend them, go thou to the sea and cast a hook and take up the first fish that comes up; and when thou hast opened his mouth, thou shalt find a stater, a coin worth four drachmas; take that, and give it unto them for me and thee.
They say unto him, Caesar's. Then said he unto them, Render therefore unto Caesar the things which are Caesar's and unto God the things that are God's.
Let every soul submit itself to the higher powers. For there is no power but of God, and the powers that be are ordained of God.
Verse Concepts
ethics, socialethics, basis ofCivil authoritiesDeath penaltyHuman Authority, Nature OfAttitudes, to other peopleAuthority, of human institutionsHuman Authority, Christian ResponseGovernmentCivic DutiesHonouring RulersLeaders, PoliticalLoyaltyPower, HumanOrderliness In SocietySubmissionTaxationGod's Providential Control
Admonish them to be subject to dominion and power, and to persuade those who have authority, that they be quick unto every good work.
Therefore, be subject to every human ordinance that is of the Lord, whether it be to a king or to a superior, and unto governors as unto those that are sent by him for the punishment of evildoers and for the praise of those that do well.
Discerning » Who discerns
I counsel thee to keep the king's commandment and the word of the covenant that thou hast made with God. Do not be hasty to rebel against him; do not persist in any evil thing, for he shall do whatsoever pleases him; because the word of the king is his power and who may say unto him, What doest thou? read more.
Whosoever keeps the commandment shall experience no evil thing, and a wise man's heart discerns both time and judgment.
Whosoever keeps the commandment shall experience no evil thing, and a wise man's heart discerns both time and judgment.
Then those that feared the LORD spoke one to another, and the LORD hearkened and heard it, and a book of remembrance was written before him for those that feared the LORD and for those that think in his name. And they shall be mine, said the LORD of the hosts, in that day when I make up my jewels; and I will spare them, as a man spares his own son that serves him. Therefore become ye converted, and ye shall make a difference between the just and the wicked, between him that serves God and him that did not serve him.
But strong food belongs to those that are perfect, even those who by reason of use have their senses exercised to discern both good and evil.
Duties » Of citizens » General references to
And whoever will not do the law of thy God and the law of the king, let them be judged speedily, whether it be unto death or to banishment or to confiscation of goods or to imprisonment.
My son, fear the LORD and the king, and do not meddle with those that are given to change,
I counsel thee to keep the king's commandment and the word of the covenant that thou hast made with God.
Notwithstanding, lest we should offend them, go thou to the sea and cast a hook and take up the first fish that comes up; and when thou hast opened his mouth, thou shalt find a stater, a coin worth four drachmas; take that, and give it unto them for me and thee.
They say unto him, Caesar's. Then said he unto them, Render therefore unto Caesar the things which are Caesar's and unto God the things that are God's.
Let every soul submit itself to the higher powers. For there is no power but of God, and the powers that be are ordained of God.
Verse Concepts
ethics, socialethics, basis ofCivil authoritiesDeath penaltyHuman Authority, Nature OfAttitudes, to other peopleAuthority, of human institutionsHuman Authority, Christian ResponseGovernmentCivic DutiesHonouring RulersLeaders, PoliticalLoyaltyPower, HumanOrderliness In SocietySubmissionTaxationGod's Providential Control
Admonish them to be subject to dominion and power, and to persuade those who have authority, that they be quick unto every good work.
Therefore, be subject to every human ordinance that is of the Lord, whether it be to a king or to a superior, and unto governors as unto those that are sent by him for the punishment of evildoers and for the praise of those that do well.
Heart » The heart of the wise
The heart of the wise is in the house of mourning, but the heart of fools is in the house of pleasure.
I counsel thee to keep the king's commandment and the word of the covenant that thou hast made with God. Do not be hasty to rebel against him; do not persist in any evil thing, for he shall do whatsoever pleases him; because the word of the king is his power and who may say unto him, What doest thou? read more.
Whosoever keeps the commandment shall experience no evil thing, and a wise man's heart discerns both time and judgment.
Whosoever keeps the commandment shall experience no evil thing, and a wise man's heart discerns both time and judgment.
A wise man's heart is at his right hand, but a fool's heart at his left.
The heart of the wise causes his mouth to be prudent, and with his lips he shall increase doctrine.
King » Obedience to, encouraged
I counsel thee to keep the king's commandment and the word of the covenant that thou hast made with God. Do not be hasty to rebel against him; do not persist in any evil thing, for he shall do whatsoever pleases him; because the word of the king is his power and who may say unto him, What doest thou? read more.
Whosoever keeps the commandment shall experience no evil thing, and a wise man's heart discerns both time and judgment.
Whosoever keeps the commandment shall experience no evil thing, and a wise man's heart discerns both time and judgment.
Loyalty » Encouraged
If the spirit of the ruler rises up against thee, do not leave thy place; for meekness pacifies great sins.
And whoever will not do the law of thy God and the law of the king, let them be judged speedily, whether it be unto death or to banishment or to confiscation of goods or to imprisonment.
My son, fear the LORD and the king, and do not meddle with those that are given to change,
I counsel thee to keep the king's commandment and the word of the covenant that thou hast made with God.
Let every soul submit itself to the higher powers. For there is no power but of God, and the powers that be are ordained of God.
Verse Concepts
ethics, socialethics, basis ofCivil authoritiesDeath penaltyHuman Authority, Nature OfAttitudes, to other peopleAuthority, of human institutionsHuman Authority, Christian ResponseGovernmentCivic DutiesHonouring RulersLeaders, PoliticalLoyaltyPower, HumanOrderliness In SocietySubmissionTaxationGod's Providential Control
Admonish them to be subject to dominion and power, and to persuade those who have authority, that they be quick unto every good work.
Thou shalt not revile the judges nor curse the prince of thy people.
that they may offer sacrifices of sweet savours unto the God of heaven and pray for the life of the king, and of his sons.
And thou shalt put some of thy splendour upon him that all the congregation of the sons of Israel may hear him.
Nation » Duty to
And whoever will not do the law of thy God and the law of the king, let them be judged speedily, whether it be unto death or to banishment or to confiscation of goods or to imprisonment.
My son, fear the LORD and the king, and do not meddle with those that are given to change,
I counsel thee to keep the king's commandment and the word of the covenant that thou hast made with God.
Notwithstanding, lest we should offend them, go thou to the sea and cast a hook and take up the first fish that comes up; and when thou hast opened his mouth, thou shalt find a stater, a coin worth four drachmas; take that, and give it unto them for me and thee.
They say unto him, Caesar's. Then said he unto them, Render therefore unto Caesar the things which are Caesar's and unto God the things that are God's.
Let every soul submit itself to the higher powers. For there is no power but of God, and the powers that be are ordained of God.
Verse Concepts
ethics, socialethics, basis ofCivil authoritiesDeath penaltyHuman Authority, Nature OfAttitudes, to other peopleAuthority, of human institutionsHuman Authority, Christian ResponseGovernmentCivic DutiesHonouring RulersLeaders, PoliticalLoyaltyPower, HumanOrderliness In SocietySubmissionTaxationGod's Providential Control
Admonish them to be subject to dominion and power, and to persuade those who have authority, that they be quick unto every good work.
Therefore, be subject to every human ordinance that is of the Lord, whether it be to a king or to a superior, and unto governors as unto those that are sent by him for the punishment of evildoers and for the praise of those that do well.
Oaths » Of allegiance
I counsel thee to keep the king's commandment and the word of the covenant that thou hast made with God.
But the seventh year Jehoiada sent and took rulers over hundreds, captains and people of the guard, and brought them to him into the house of the LORD and made a covenant with them, causing them to swear an oath in the house of the LORD, and he showed them the king's son.
and has taken of the seed of the kingdom and made a covenant with him and has brought him to an oath: he has also taken the mighty of the land:
Oaths » Used for » Pledging allegiance to sovereigns
I counsel thee to keep the king's commandment and the word of the covenant that thou hast made with God.
But the seventh year Jehoiada sent and took rulers over hundreds, captains and people of the guard, and brought them to him into the house of the LORD and made a covenant with them, causing them to swear an oath in the house of the LORD, and he showed them the king's son.
Obedience » Who to obey
Listen to your pastors, and do not resist them, for they watch for your souls as those that must give account, that they may do it with joy, and not with grief; for that is unprofitable for you.
Verse Concepts
anniversariesAttending ChurchCommitment, to God's peopleBeing A Leaderelders, in the churchBishops, Dutiesdefence, humanConfusionGuardsHeadshipHonouring RulersJoy, And Human ExperienceMinistry, In The ChurchObedience, To Human AuthoritiesMan Keeping WatchPrivilegesResistanceRespect, For Human Beings
Exhort slaves to be subject to their own masters and to please them well in all things; not contradicting;
Children, obey your parents in the Lord, for this is right.
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Bad ParentsFathers, Responsibilities OfBeing A KidBeing In A RelationshipCareChildren, Attitude to ParentsLove, And The WorldResistanceRightsYouthChildren, attitudes towardsAuthority Within The Family, Kinds OfChildren, Duties OfObedient To ParentsRules About Young PeopleObeying PeopleObedienceDutyGood Children
Children, obey your parents in all things, for this is well pleasing unto the Lord.
Verse Concepts
My son, keep thy father's commandment and forsake not the law of thy mother: Bind them continually upon thine heart and tie them about thy neck.
Let every soul submit itself to the higher powers. For there is no power but of God, and the powers that be are ordained of God.
Verse Concepts
ethics, socialethics, basis ofCivil authoritiesDeath penaltyHuman Authority, Nature OfAttitudes, to other peopleAuthority, of human institutionsHuman Authority, Christian ResponseGovernmentCivic DutiesHonouring RulersLeaders, PoliticalLoyaltyPower, HumanOrderliness In SocietySubmissionTaxationGod's Providential Control
Admonish them to be subject to dominion and power, and to persuade those who have authority, that they be quick unto every good work.
I counsel thee to keep the king's commandment and the word of the covenant that thou hast made with God. Do not be hasty to rebel against him; do not persist in any evil thing, for he shall do whatsoever pleases him; because the word of the king is his power and who may say unto him, What doest thou?
Obedience » Those that obey the king
I counsel thee to keep the king's commandment and the word of the covenant that thou hast made with God. Do not be hasty to rebel against him; do not persist in any evil thing, for he shall do whatsoever pleases him; because the word of the king is his power and who may say unto him, What doest thou? read more.
Whosoever keeps the commandment shall experience no evil thing, and a wise man's heart discerns both time and judgment.
Whosoever keeps the commandment shall experience no evil thing, and a wise man's heart discerns both time and judgment.
The Nation » Ps 137; ro 13 miscellaneous topics relating to, government, kings, rulers, etc » Civic duties
And whoever will not do the law of thy God and the law of the king, let them be judged speedily, whether it be unto death or to banishment or to confiscation of goods or to imprisonment.
My son, fear the LORD and the king, and do not meddle with those that are given to change,
I counsel thee to keep the king's commandment and the word of the covenant that thou hast made with God.
Notwithstanding, lest we should offend them, go thou to the sea and cast a hook and take up the first fish that comes up; and when thou hast opened his mouth, thou shalt find a stater, a coin worth four drachmas; take that, and give it unto them for me and thee.
They say unto him, Caesar's. Then said he unto them, Render therefore unto Caesar the things which are Caesar's and unto God the things that are God's.
Let every soul submit itself to the higher powers. For there is no power but of God, and the powers that be are ordained of God.
Verse Concepts
ethics, socialethics, basis ofCivil authoritiesDeath penaltyHuman Authority, Nature OfAttitudes, to other peopleAuthority, of human institutionsHuman Authority, Christian ResponseGovernmentCivic DutiesHonouring RulersLeaders, PoliticalLoyaltyPower, HumanOrderliness In SocietySubmissionTaxationGod's Providential Control
Admonish them to be subject to dominion and power, and to persuade those who have authority, that they be quick unto every good work.
Therefore, be subject to every human ordinance that is of the Lord, whether it be to a king or to a superior, and unto governors as unto those that are sent by him for the punishment of evildoers and for the praise of those that do well.