57 Bible Verses about Authority
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Be subject to every ordinance of man for the Lord's sake: whether to the king, as supreme;
And he changeth the times and the seasons; he removeth kings, and setteth up kings; he giveth wisdom unto the wise, and knowledge to them that have understanding;
I have given thee a king in mine anger, and have taken him away in my wrath.
Thou, O king, art king of kings, unto whom the God of heaven hath given the kingdom, the power, and the strength, and the glory;
The sentence is by the decree of the watchers, and the demand by the word of the holy ones; to the intent that the living may know that the Most High ruleth in the kingdom of men, and giveth it to whomsoever he will, and setteth up over it the lowest of men.
that thou shalt be driven from men, and thy dwelling shall be with the beasts of the field, and thou shalt be made to eat grass as oxen, and shalt be wet with the dew of heaven, and seven times shall pass over thee; till thou know that the Most High ruleth in the kingdom of men, and giveth it to whomsoever he will.
and thou shalt be driven from men; and they dwelling shall be with the beasts of the field; thou shalt be made to eat grass as oxen; and seven times shall pass over thee; until thou know that the Most High ruleth in the kingdom of men, and giveth it to whomsoever he will.
and he was driven from the sons of men, and his heart was made like the beasts , and his dwelling was with the wild asses; he was fed with grass like oxen, and his body was wet with the dew of heaven; until he knew that the Most High God ruleth in the kingdom of men, and that he setteth up over it whomsoever he will.
Jesus answered him, Thou wouldest have no power against me, except it were given thee from above: therefore he that delivered me unto thee hath greater sin.
Let every soul be in subjection to the higher powers: for there is no power but of God; and the powers that be are ordained of God.
O thou king, the Most High God gave Nebuchadnezzar thy father the kingdom, and greatness, and glory, and majesty:
If thou seest the oppression of the poor, and the violent taking away of justice and righteousness in a province, marvel not at the matter: for one higher than the high regardeth; and there are higher than they.
And Jesus called them to him, and saith unto them, Ye know that they who are accounted to rule over the Gentiles lord it over them; and their great ones exercise authority over them.
While it remained, did it not remain thine own? and after it was sold, was it not in thy power? How is it that thou hast conceived this thing in thy heart? thou has not lied unto men, but unto God.
The wife hath not power over her own body, but the husband: and likewise also the husband hath not power over his own body, but the wife.
It is an abomination to kings to commit wickedness; For the throne is established by righteousness.
Take away the wicked from before the king, And his throne shall be established in righteousness.
Kindness and truth preserve the king; And his throne is upholden by kindness.
Be not hasty to go out of his presence; persist not in an evil thing: for he doeth whatsoever pleaseth him.
For the king's word hath power; and who may say unto him, What doest thou?
that his heart be not lifted up above his brethren, and that he turn not aside from the commandment, to the right hand, or to the left: to the end that he may prolong his days in his kingdom, he and his children, in the midst of Israel.
The God of Israel said, The Rock of Israel spake to me: One that ruleth over men righteously, That ruleth in the fear of God,
The king that faithfully judgeth the poor, His throne shall be established for ever.
From Thematic Bible
Authority » Of the church
whose soever sins ye forgive, they are forgiven unto them; whose soever'sins ye retain, they are retained.
I will give unto thee the keys of the kingdom of heaven: and whatsoever thou shalt bind on earth shall be bound in heaven; and whatsoever thou shalt loose on earth shall be loosed in heaven.
Verily I say unto you, what things soever ye shall bind on earth shall be bound in heaven; and what things soever ye shall loose on earth shall be loosed in heaven.
And as they went on their way through the cities, they delivered them the decrees to keep which had been ordained of the apostles and elders that were at Jerusalem.
Obey them that have the rule over you, and submit to them : for they watch in behalf of your souls, as they that shall give account; that they may do this with joy, and not with grief: for this were unprofitable for you.
Authority » Of Christ
And Jesus came to them and spake unto them, saying, All authority hath been given unto me in heaven and on earth.
And they were all amazed, insomuch that they questioned among themselves, saying, What is this? a new teaching! with authority he commandeth even the unclean spirits, and they obey him.
Battle of Life » Promises of ultimate triumph » Authority
And he that overcometh, and he that keepeth my works unto the end, to him will I give authority over the nations:
God's Promises » To the overcomers » Authority
And he that overcometh, and he that keepeth my works unto the end, to him will I give authority over the nations:
Overcomers » Authority
And he that overcometh, and he that keepeth my works unto the end, to him will I give authority over the nations:
Topics on Authority
Abuse Of Authority, Examples Of
Genesis 16:6But Abram said unto Sarai, Behold, thy maid is in thy hand; do to her that which is good in thine eyes. And Sarai dealt hardly with her, and she fled from her face.
Abuse Of Authority, Warnings Against
Ephesians 6:9And, ye masters, do the same things unto them, and forbear threatening: knowing that he who is both their Master and yours is in heaven, and there is no respect of persons with him.
All Authority Has Been Given To Jesus
Matthew 28:18And Jesus came to them and spake unto them, saying, All authority hath been given unto me in heaven and on earth.
Apostles, Authority In Church
2 Corinthians 13:10For this cause I write these things while absent, that I may not when present deal sharply, according to the authority which the Lord gave me for building up, and not for casting down.
Apostles, Basis Of Authority
Romans 1:5through whom we received grace and apostleship, unto obedience of faith among all the nations, for his name's sake;
Authority Delegated To People
Genesis 39:4And Joseph found favor in his sight, and he ministered unto him: and he made him overseer over his house, and all that he had he put into his hand.
Authority Of Christ
Matthew 7:29for he taught them as one having authority, and not as their scribes.
Authority Of Disciples
Numbers 27:20And thou shalt put of thine honor upon him, that all the congregation of the children of Israel may obey.
Authority Of People
Hebrews 13:17Obey them that have the rule over you, and submit to them : for they watch in behalf of your souls, as they that shall give account; that they may do this with joy, and not with grief: for this were unprofitable for you.
Authority Within The Family, Kinds Of
Proverbs 19:18Chasten thy son, seeing there is hope; nd set not thy heart on his destruction.
Authority, Belonging To God
Psalm 115:3But our God is in the heavens: He hath done whatsoever he pleased.
Authority, of human institutions
Romans 1:24-26Wherefore God gave them up in the lusts of their hearts unto uncleanness, that their bodies should be dishonored among themselves:
Authority, Responsibilities Of
Matthew 20:25-28But Jesus called them unto him, and said, Ye know that the rulers of the Gentiles lord it over them, and their great ones exercise authority over them.
Christ's Authority Over Death
Matthew 9:18-25While he spake these things unto them, behold, there came a ruler, and worshipped him, saying, My daughter is even now dead: but come and lay thy hand upon her, and she shall live.
Christ's Authority Over Evil
Mark 1:23-27And straightway there was in their synagogue a man with an unclean spirit; and he cried out,
Christ's Authority Over Nature
Matthew 8:23-27And when he was entered into a boat, his disciples followed him.
Christ's Authority Over Sickness
Matthew 8:14-15And when Jesus was come into Peter's house, he saw his wife's mother lying sick of a fever.
Christ's Authority Over Sin
Matthew 9:6But that ye may know that the Son of man hath authority on earth to forgive sins (then saith he to the sick of the palsy), Arise, and take up thy bed, and go up unto thy house.
Church Authority, Of Eldars
Acts 20:28Take heed unto yourselves, and to all the flock, in which the Holy Spirit hath made you bishops, to feed the church of the Lord which he purchased with his own blood.
Church Authority, Of Jesus Christ
Ephesians 5:23For the husband is the head of the wife, and Christ also is the head of the church, being himself the saviour of the body.
Church, Christ Authority Over
Ephesians 2:20being built upon the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Christ Jesus himself being the chief corner stone;
Demons, Christ's Authority
Ephesians 1:19-22and what the exceeding greatness of his power to us-ward who believe, according to that working of the strength of his might
Honoring Authority
Titus 3:1Put them in mind to be in subjection to rulers, to authorities, to be obedient, to be ready unto every good work,
Human Authority, Christian Response
Romans 13:1Let every soul be in subjection to the higher powers: for there is no power but of God; and the powers that be are ordained of God.
Human Authority, Instituted By God
Romans 13:1-2Let every soul be in subjection to the higher powers: for there is no power but of God; and the powers that be are ordained of God.
Human Authority, Nature Of
Romans 13:1Let every soul be in subjection to the higher powers: for there is no power but of God; and the powers that be are ordained of God.
People Lacking Authority
Daniel 4:31While the word was in the king's mouth, there fell a voice from heaven,'saying , O king Nebuchadnezzar, to thee it is spoken: The kingdom is departed from thee:
Rebellion, Against Human Authority
Genesis 14:3-4All these joined together in the vale of Siddim (the same is the Salt Sea).
Respecting Authority
Romans 13:7Render to all their dues: tribute to whom tribute is due ; custom to whom custom; fear to whom fear; honor to whom honor.
Submission To Authority
Matthew 8:4-10And Jesus saith unto him, See thou tell no man; but go, show thyself to the priest, and offer the gift that Moses commanded, for a testimony unto them.
