38 Bible Verses about Authority
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Submit yourselves to every ordinance of man, for the Lord's sake; whether it be to the king, as supreme ruler,
Jesus answered: You could have no authority over me, had it not been given you from above. Therefore, he that delivered me to you, has the greater sin.
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.
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.
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.
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.
From Thematic Bible
Authority » Of the church
Whosever sins you forgive, they are forgiven them: whosever sins you retain, they are retained.
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.
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.
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.
Obey those who rule over you, and be submissive: for they watch for your souls, as those who must give an account; that they may do this with joy, and not with grief: for that would be fatal to you.
Authority » Of Christ
And Jesus came and spoke to them, saying: All authority in heaven and on earth is given to me.
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?
and he has given him authority to execute judgment also, because he is the Son of man.
Battle of Life » Promises of ultimate triumph » Authority
And to him that overcomes, and keeps my works to the end, will I give authority over the nations;
God's Promises » To the overcomers » Authority
And to him that overcomes, and keeps my works to the end, will I give authority over the nations;
Overcomers » Authority
And to him that overcomes, and keeps my works to the end, will I give authority over the nations;
Topics on Authority
Abuse Of Authority, Examples Of
James 2:6But you dishonor the poor man. Do not the rich oppress you, and do they not themselves drag you to the judgment-seats?
Abuse Of Authority, Warnings Against
Ephesians 6:9And you masters, do the same things to them, leaving off threatening, knowing that you yourselves have a master in heaven, and there is no respect of persons with him.
All Authority Has Been Given To Jesus
Matthew 28:18And Jesus came and spoke to them, saying: All authority in heaven and on earth is given to me.
Apostles, Authority In Church
2 Corinthians 13:10For this reason, I write these things, while absent, that I may not, when present, use severity, according to the authority which the Lord has given me for edification, and not for destruction.
Apostles, Basis Of Authority
Romans 1:5through whom we have received grace and apostleship, in order to the obedience of faith among all nations, for the honor of his name,
Authority Delegated To People
Luke 19:17And he said to him: Well done, good servant; because you have been faithful in a very little, have authority over ten cities.
Authority Of Christ
Matthew 7:29for he taught them as one that had authority, and not as the scribes.
Authority Of Disciples
Matthew 10:1And he called to him his twelve disciples, and gave them authority over unclean spirits, so that they might cast them out, and care every disease and every infirmity.
Authority Of People
Hebrews 13:17Obey those who rule over you, and be submissive: for they watch for your souls, as those who must give an account; that they may do this with joy, and not with grief: for that would be fatal to you.
Authority Within The Family, Kinds Of
Colossians 3:20Children, obey your parents in all things: for this is wellpleasing to the Lord.
Authority, Belonging To God
Romans 9:19-21You will then say to me, Why does he yet find fault? For who has resisted his will?
Authority, of human institutions
Romans 1:24-26For 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 20:25-28But 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 9:18-25While 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 1:23-27And there was in their synagogue a man who had an unclean spirit; and he cried out,
Christ's Authority Over Nature
Matthew 8:23-27And when he had entered the ship, his disciples followed him.
Christ's Authority Over Sickness
Matthew 8:14-15And 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 9:6But 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.
Church Authority, Of Eldars
Acts 20:28Therefore, take heed to yourselves, and to all the flock over which the Holy Spirit has made you overseers, that you be shepherds to the church of God, which he has purchased with his own blood.
Church Authority, Of Jesus Christ
Ephesians 5:23for the husband is the head of the wife, as the Christ also is the head of the church; and he is the savior of the body.
Church, Christ Authority Over
Ephesians 2:20having been builded upon the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Jesus Christ himself being the chief corner-stone,
Demons, Christ's Authority
Ephesians 1:19-22and what is the exceeding greatness of his power to ward us who believe in accordance with the energy of his mighty power,
Honoring Authority
Titus 3:1Put them in mind to be subject to principalities and authorities, to obey rulers, to be ready for every good work,
Human Authority, Christian Response
Romans 13:1Let 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.
Human Authority, Instituted By God
Romans 13:1-2Let 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.
Human Authority, Nature Of
Romans 13:1Let 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.
Man's Authority Over The Devil
Mark 3:15and to have authority to cure diseases, and to cast out demons.
People Lacking Authority
2 Corinthians 11:17What I say, I say not according to the Lord, but as in folly, in this same confidence of boasting.
Rebellion, Against Human Authority
Mark 15:7And there was one called Barabbas, lying bound with his fellow-insurgents, who had committed murder in the insurrection.
Respecting Authority
Romans 13:7Render, therefore, to all their dues; tribute, to whom tribute is due; custom, to whom custom; fear, to whom fear; honor, to whom honor is due.
Submission To Authority
Matthew 8:4-10And 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 10:34-36Jesus answered them: Is it not written in your law, I said, you are gods?
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