38 Bible Verses about Authority

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Mark 10:42

But Jesus called them to him, and said to them: You know that those who think they rule the Gentiles, act as lords over them; and their great men exercise authority over them.

Acts 5:4

While it remained unsold, was it not your own? And after it was sold, was it not at your own disposal? Why have you purposed this thing in your heart? You have not lied to men, but to God.

1 Corinthians 7:4

The wife has not power over her own body, but the husband; likewise, also, the husband has not power over his own body, but the wife.

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Authority » Of the church

Matthew 16:19

And I will give to you the keys of the kingdom of heaven; and whatever you shall bind on earth, shall be bound in heaven; and whatever you shall loose on earth, shall be loosed in heaven.

Matthew 18:18

Verily, I say to you, my disciples, Whatever you bind on earth, shall be bound in heaven; and whatever you loose on earth, shall be loosed in heaven.

Acts 16:4

And as they went through the cities, they delivered to them the decrees that had been resolved on by the apostles and elders at Jerusalem, that they might keep them.

Authority » Of Christ

Mark 1:27

And all were amazed, so that they questioned one another, saying: What means this? What new teaching is this, that with authority he commands even the unclean spirits, and they obey him?

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Topics on Authority

Authority, Belonging To God

Romans 9:19-21

You will then say to me, Why does he yet find fault? For who has resisted his will?

Authority, of human institutions

Romans 1:24-26

For which reason God delivered them up, in the desires of their hearts, to uncleanness, that they might dishonor their bodies among themselves;

Authority, Responsibilities Of

Matthew 20:25-28

But Jesus called them to him, and said: You know that the rulers of the Gentiles act as lords over them, and their great men have authority over them.

Christ's Authority Over Death

Matthew 9:18-25

While he was speaking these things to them, behold, a certain ruler came and did him homage, saying: My daughter is already dead; but come, lay thy hand upon her, and she shall live.

Christ's Authority Over Evil

Mark 1:23-27

And there was in their synagogue a man who had an unclean spirit; and he cried out,

Christ's Authority Over Nature

Matthew 8:23-27

And when he had entered the ship, his disciples followed him.

Christ's Authority Over Sickness

Matthew 8:14-15

And when Jesus had come into Peter's house, he saw his mother-in-law lying, and ill of a fever.

Christ's Authority Over Sin

Matthew 9:6

But that you may know that the Son of man on earth has authority to forgive sins (then he said to the palsied man): Arise, take up your bed, and go to your house.

Demons, Christ's Authority

Ephesians 1:19-22

and what is the exceeding greatness of his power to ward us who believe in accordance with the energy of his mighty power,

Human Authority, Instituted By God

Romans 13:1-2

Let every soul be subject to the higher authorities. For there is no authority but from God: the authorities that are, have been appointed by God.

People Lacking Authority

2 Corinthians 11:17

What I say, I say not according to the Lord, but as in folly, in this same confidence of boasting.

Rebellion, Against Human Authority

Mark 15:7

And there was one called Barabbas, lying bound with his fellow-insurgents, who had committed murder in the insurrection.

Submission To Authority

Matthew 8:4-10

And Jesus said to him: See that you tell no one. But go, show yourself to the priest, and offer the gift that Moses commanded, for a testimony to them.

The Authority Of Scripture

John 10:34-36

Jesus answered them: Is it not written in your law, I said, you are gods?

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