38 Bible Verses about Authority
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Submit yourselves to every authority set up by people for the Lord's sake. [Submit to] a king as the [highest] authority,
Jesus answered him, "You would not have any authority over me unless it were given to you from above [i.e., from God]. So, the person who turned me over to you is guilty of a worse sin."
Every person must be submissive to the ruling authorities, for all authorities come from God. And the existence of authorities has been established by God.
Jesus called them [i.e., probably all twelve apostles] to Him and said, "You are aware that those who are regarded as rulers among the [unconverted] Gentiles lord it over their own people, and their important men domineer over them [as well].
While you owned it, was it not yours? Then after you sold it, did you not [still] have control over [what you did with] the money? Why did you decide in your heart to do such a thing? You [really] have not lied to men, but to God [about this matter]."
The wife does not have [sole] authority over her own [physical] body, but the husband [also has his right to it]. And in the same way, the husband also does not have [sole] authority over his own [physical] body, but the wife [i.e., has her right to it, as well].
From Thematic Bible
Authority » Of the church
Whosever sins you forgive, they will be forgiven [by God]. And whosever sins you do not forgive, they will not be forgiven [by God]." [Note: Actual forgiveness would result only when people responded, by faith, to the Gospel message. See Acts 2:37-38].
[And] I will give you the keys of the kingdom of heaven [i.e., for opening up the way into it]. And whatever [truth] you [and the other apostles. See 18:18] require [people to believe and practice] here on earth will have already been required of them [by God] in heaven. And whatever [truth] you do not require [of people] on earth, will not be required [by God] in heaven."
Truly I tell you, whatever [truth] you disciples require [of people to believe and obey] on earth will have [already] been required [by God] in heaven. And whatever [truth] you do not require [of people to believe and obey] on earth, will not have [already] been required [by God] in heaven.
And as they traveled through the towns [of Asia Minor] they presented [to each church] the requirements they were to observe that had been decided on by the apostles and elders of the Jerusalem church.
[You should] obey your leaders [Note: This probably refers to church elders] and submit to their oversight, for they look out for [the welfare of] your souls as men who will give an accounting [for your spiritual progress]. [Be obedient], so that they will be able to do this joyfully and not with sorrow, for that would be unprofitable to you.
Authority » Of Christ
for he taught like a person who had authority, instead of like their experts in the law of Moses.
Then Jesus came and spoke to them, saying, "I have been given all authority in heaven and on earth.
And all the people [in the synagogue] were so amazed they began asking one another, "What is this, some new teaching? And it is spoken with such authority He even orders evil spirits, and they obey him."
And He gave His Son authority to carry out judgment [upon mankind] because He is the Son of man [Note: The Greek actually says "a son of man"].
Battle of Life » Promises of ultimate triumph » Authority
"And to the person who has victory [in the Christian life], and who continues to do what I want until the end [of his life], I will give him authority over the nations [Note: This probably refers to a spiritual reign with Christ during the Christian age. See 20:4].
God's Promises » To the overcomers » Authority
"And to the person who has victory [in the Christian life], and who continues to do what I want until the end [of his life], I will give him authority over the nations [Note: This probably refers to a spiritual reign with Christ during the Christian age. See 20:4].
Overcomers » Authority
"And to the person who has victory [in the Christian life], and who continues to do what I want until the end [of his life], I will give him authority over the nations [Note: This probably refers to a spiritual reign with Christ during the Christian age. See 20:4].
Topics on Authority
Abuse Of Authority, Examples Of
James 2:6But you people have dishonored the poor person. Are not rich people the ones who oppress you and drag you to court?
Abuse Of Authority, Warnings Against
Ephesians 6:9And you masters should treat your slaves the same way; do not threaten them, knowing that God, who is both their Master and yours, is in heaven and He does not respect any particular person [over another].
All Authority Has Been Given To Jesus
Matthew 28:18Then Jesus came and spoke to them, saying, "I have been given all authority in heaven and on earth.
Apostles, Authority In Church
2 Corinthians 13:10This is the reason I am writing these things while away from you, so that I will not have to deal severely with you when I am there. For the Lord gave me authority to build people up [spiritually] and not to tear them down.
Apostles, Basis Of Authority
Romans 1:5It was through Jesus, and for His name's sake, that we [i.e., I] received God's favor to become an apostle, in order to bring about obedience based on faith from among people of all nations.
Authority Delegated To People
Luke 19:17And the gentleman replied, 'Well done, you are a good slave. Because you have proven trustworthy over a [relatively] very small matter, you will [now] have charge over ten towns.'
Authority Of Christ
Matthew 7:29for he taught like a person who had authority, instead of like their experts in the law of Moses.
Authority Of Disciples
Matthew 10:1Jesus then called His twelve apostles [see next verse] to Him and gave them authority to drive out evil spirits and to heal all kinds of diseases and illnesses.
Authority Of People
Hebrews 13:17[You should] obey your leaders [Note: This probably refers to church elders] and submit to their oversight, for they look out for [the welfare of] your souls as men who will give an accounting [for your spiritual progress]. [Be obedient], so that they will be able to do this joyfully and not with sorrow, for that would be unprofitable to you.
Authority Within The Family, Kinds Of
Colossians 3:20You children should obey your parents in everything, for this is very pleasing to the Lord.
Authority, Belonging To God
Romans 9:19-21But you [i.e., probably an objecting Jew] will say to me, "Why does God still find fault [with people]? For who can [successfully] resist what God wants to do?"
Authority, of human institutions
Romans 1:24-26So, God allowed [or, abandoned] them to have the impure desires of their hearts, and to [practice] degrading behavior with their bodies among themselves.
Authority, Responsibilities Of
Matthew 20:25-28Then Jesus called all the apostles to Him and said, "You are aware that rulers among the [unconverted] Gentiles lord it over their own people and their important men domineer over them [as well].
Christ's Authority Over Death
Matthew 9:18-25While Jesus spoke these things, a leader [of the Jewish synagogue, named Jairus. See Mark 5:22-43] came and worshiped Him, saying, "My daughter has just died, but if you come and place your hand on her, she will live [again]."
Christ's Authority Over Evil
Mark 1:23-27And just then there appeared in the synagogue a man dominated by an evil spirit. He shouted out,
Christ's Authority Over Nature
Matthew 8:23-27And when He entered a boat, His disciples followed Him.
Christ's Authority Over Sickness
Matthew 8:14-15When Jesus had come into Peter's house, He saw Peter's mother-in-law lying sick with a fever.
Christ's Authority Over Sin
Matthew 9:6But in order that you may know that the Son of man has authority to forgive people's sins on earth, (then He said to the man afflicted with paralysis), 'Get up, pick up your cot and go home.'"
Church Authority, Of Eldars
Acts 20:28So, pay close attention to your [own] lives, and to all [members] of the flock [i.e., the congregation] of which the Holy Spirit has made you overseers [i.e., elders, shepherds or pastors]. Provide [spiritual] food for the church of the Lord which He purchased by [shedding] His own blood.
Church Authority, Of Jesus Christ
Ephesians 5:23For the husband is the [spiritual] head over his wife, just as Christ is also the [spiritual] head over the church, since He is the Savior of the body.
Church, Christ Authority Over
Ephesians 2:20[You are] built on the foundation of the apostles and prophets [See I Cor. 12:28], with Christ Jesus Himself being the principal stone by which the entire building is aligned.
Demons, Christ's Authority
Ephesians 1:19-22and what God's tremendous power [working] in us believers is. [This power is] the same as that utilized by God's mighty strength,
Honoring Authority
Titus 3:1Remind the people [where you minister] to be in subjection to [civic] rulers, [governmental] authorities, to be obedient [to them], to be prepared for [doing] every good deed,
Human Authority, Christian Response
Romans 13:1Every person must be submissive to the ruling authorities, for all authorities come from God. And the existence of authorities has been established by God.
Human Authority, Instituted By God
Romans 13:1-2Every person must be submissive to the ruling authorities, for all authorities come from God. And the existence of authorities has been established by God.
Human Authority, Nature Of
Romans 13:1Every person must be submissive to the ruling authorities, for all authorities come from God. And the existence of authorities has been established by God.
People Lacking Authority
2 Corinthians 11:17What I am saying in this boastful [show of] confidence is not what the Lord would [say], but is [just plain] "foolishness."
Rebellion, Against Human Authority
Mark 15:7One prisoner, named Barabbas, was kept chained up in prison along with men who had committed murder during a rebellion.
Respecting Authority
Romans 13:7[So], pay everyone what you owe them; pay taxes to the tax collector; pay revenue to the revenue collector; show respect to the one deserving it; give honor to the one deserving it.
Submission To Authority
Matthew 8:4-10Jesus said to him, "Be sure you do not tell anyone [about your healing yet]; but [first] go and show yourself to the priest and then offer the [sacrificial] gift required by the law of Moses [See Lev. 13:49; 14:2ff], as evidence to them [that you have been healed]."
The Authority Of Scripture
John 10:34-36Jesus replied to them, "Is it not written in your law [Psa. 82:6], 'I said, you people are gods'?
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