16 Bible Verses about Attitudes Towards Kings

for kings and all who are in high places; that we may lead a tranquil and quiet life in all godliness and reverence.

Subject yourselves to every ordinance of man for the Lord's sake: whether to the king, as supreme;

They said to him, "Caesar's." Then he said to them, "Give therefore to Caesar the things that are Caesar's, and to God the things that are God's."

And Jesus said to them, "Render to Caesar the things that are Caesar's, and to God the things that are God's." They marveled greatly at him.

Now let them put away their prostitution, and the dead bodies of their kings, far from me; and I will dwell in their midst forever.

They are all hot as an oven, and devour their judges. All their kings have fallen. There is no one among them who calls to me.

Where is your king now, that he may save you in all your cities? And your judges, of whom you said, 'Give me a king and princes?'

Thus the Lord GOD showed me: and behold, he formed locusts in the beginning of the shooting up of the latter growth; and behold, it was the latter growth after the king's harvest.

And they scoff at kings and deride rulers. He laughs at every stronghold, for he builds up an earthen ramp, and takes it.

Paul said, "I did not know, brothers, that he was high priest. For it is written, 'You shall not speak evil of a ruler of your people.'"

Let every person be subject to the governing authorities, for there is no authority except from God, and those that exist are appointed by God.

Remind them to be in subjection to rulers and to authorities, to be obedient, to be ready for every good work,

By faith, Moses, when he was born, was hidden for three months by his parents, because they saw that he was a beautiful child, and they were not afraid of the king's commandment.

By faith, he left Egypt, not fearing the wrath of the king; for he endured, as seeing him who is invisible.

Honor all men. Love the brotherhood. Fear God. Honor the king.

The sixth poured out his bowl on the great river, the Euphrates. Its water was dried up, that the way might be made ready for the kings that come from the sunrise.