11 Bible Verses about Attitudes Towards Kings

particularly for kings, and all that are in authority, that we may lead a quiet and peaceful life in all piety and virtue.

Be subject therefore to every human form of government, for the Lord's sake: whether it be to a king as supreme;

They answered, Cesar's. Then saith He unto them, Render therefore to Cesar the things that are Cesar's; and to God the things that are God's.

And Jesus answered and said unto them, Render then unto Cesar the things that are Cesar's, and to God the things that are God's. And they marvelled at Him.

And Paul said, I was not aware, brethren, that it was the high-priest: for it is written, Thou shalt not speak evil of the ruler of thy people.

Let every soul be subject to the powers that are over them: for there is no such power but from God: the powers that are over men, are appointed by God.

Admonish them to be submissive to governors and magistrates, to obey their orders, and to be ready to every good work;

By faith Moses, when he was born, was hid three months by his parents, because they saw he was a fine child, and they were not afraid of the king's edict.

By faith he left Egypt, not fearing the wrath of the king: for he continued firm as seeing Him who is invisible.

Give due honor to all men. Love the brotherhood. Fear God. Honour the king.

And the sixth angel poured out his vial upon the great river Euphrates; and its water was dried up, that the way of the kings from the east might be prepared.