38 Bible Verses about Authority
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Submit yourselves for the Lord's sake to every human institution, whether to a king as the supreme authority,
Jesus answered, "You would have no power over me unless it had been given you from above. Therefore the one who delivered me to you has the greater sin."
Let every person be subject to the governing authorities. For there is no authority except from God, and the authorities that exist have been instituted by God.
But Jesus called them to himself and said to them, "You know that those who are considered rulers over the Gentiles lord it over them, and their great ones exercise authority over them.
While it remained unsold, did it not remain your own? And after it was sold, was it not at your disposal? How is it that you have conceived this deed in your heart? You have not lied to men but to God."
The wife does not have authority over her own body, but the husband does; and likewise also the husband does not have authority over his own body, but the wife does.
From Thematic Bible
Authority » Of the church
If you forgive the sins of any, they are forgiven them; if you retain the sins of any, they are retained."
I will give you the keys of the kingdom of heaven, and whatever you bind on earth will be bound in heaven, and whatever you loose on earth will be loosed in heaven."
"Truly, I say to you, whatever you bind on earth will be bound in heaven, and whatever you loose on earth will be loosed in heaven.
As they went on their way through the cities, they delivered to them for observance the decisions which had been reached by the apostles and elders who were in Jerusalem.
Obey your leaders and submit to them; for they are keeping watch over your souls, as men who will have to give account. Let them do this with joy, and not with grief, for that would be of no advantage to you.
Authority » Of Christ
And Jesus came and said to them, "All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me.
And they were all amazed, so that they questioned among themselves, saying, "What is this? A new teaching! With authority he commands even the unclean spirits, and they obey him."
and has given him authority to execute judgment, because he is the Son of Man.
Battle of Life » Promises of ultimate triumph » Authority
He who overcomes, and keeps my works until the end, to him I will give power over the nations
God's Promises » To the overcomers » Authority
He who overcomes, and keeps my works until the end, to him I will give power over the nations
Overcomers » Authority
He who overcomes, and keeps my works until the end, to him I will give power over the nations
Topics on Authority
Abuse Of Authority, Examples Of
James 2:6But you have dishonored the poor man. Is it not the rich who oppress you? Is it not they who drag you into court?
Abuse Of Authority, Warnings Against
Ephesians 6:9Masters, do the same to them, and give up threatening, knowing that he who is both their Master and yours is in heaven, and that there is no partiality with him.
All Authority Has Been Given To Jesus
Matthew 28:18And Jesus came and said to them, "All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me.
Apostles, Authority In Church
2 Corinthians 13:10I write these things while I am absent, in order that when I come I may not have to be severe in my use of the authority which the Lord gave me for building you up, and not for tearing you down.
Apostles, Basis Of Authority
Romans 1:5Through him we have received grace and apostleship to bring about the obedience of faith for the sake of his name among all the nations,
Authority Delegated To People
Luke 19:17And he said to him, 'Well done, good servant! Because you have been faithful in a very little, be in authority over ten cities.'
Authority Of Christ
Matthew 7:29for he taught them as one who had authority, and not as their scribes.
Authority Of Disciples
Matthew 10:1And he called to him his twelve disciples and gave them authority over unclean spirits, to cast them out, and to heal every disease and every sickness.
Authority Of People
Hebrews 13:17Obey your leaders and submit to them; for they are keeping watch over your souls, as men who will have to give account. Let them do this with joy, and not with grief, for that would be of no advantage to you.
Authority Within The Family, Kinds Of
Colossians 3:20Children, obey your parents in everything, for this pleases the Lord.
Authority, Belonging To God
Romans 9:19-21You will say to me then, "Why does he still find fault? For who can resist his will?"
Authority, of human institutions
Romans 1:24-26Therefore God gave them up in the lusts of their hearts to impurity, to the dishonoring of 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 lord it over them, and their great men exercise authority over them.
Christ's Authority Over Death
Matthew 9:18-25While he was saying these things to them, behold, a ruler came and knelt before him, saying, "My daughter has just died, but come and lay your hand on her and she will live."
Christ's Authority Over Evil
Mark 1:23-27Now there was a man in their synagogue with an unclean spirit. And he cried out,
Christ's Authority Over Nature
Matthew 8:23-27And when he got into the boat, his disciples followed him.
Christ's Authority Over Sickness
Matthew 8:14-15When Jesus come into Peter's house, he saw his mother-in-law lying sick with a fever.
Christ's Authority Over Sin
Matthew 9:6But that you may know that the Son of Man has authority on earth to forgive sins"he then said to the paralytic"Rise, take up your bed and go home."
Church Authority, Of Eldars
Acts 20:28Be on guard for yourselves and for all the flock, among which the Holy Spirit has made you overseers, to shepherd the church of God which he purchased with the blood of his Own.
Church Authority, Of Jesus Christ
Ephesians 5:23For the husband is the head of the wife as Christ is the head of the church, his body, of which he is himself the Savior.
Church, Christ Authority Over
Ephesians 2:20having been built on the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Christ Jesus himself being the cornerstone,
Demons, Christ's Authority
Ephesians 1:19-22and what is the immeasurable greatness of his power in us who believe. These are in accordance with the working of the strength of his might
Honoring Authority
Titus 3:1Remind them to be subject to rulers and authorities, to be obedient, to be ready for every good deed,
Human Authority, Christian Response
Romans 13:1Let every person be subject to the governing authorities. For there is no authority except from God, and the authorities that exist have been instituted by God.
Human Authority, Instituted By God
Romans 13:1-2Let every person be subject to the governing authorities. For there is no authority except from God, and the authorities that exist have been instituted by God.
Human Authority, Nature Of
Romans 13:1Let every person be subject to the governing authorities. For there is no authority except from God, and the authorities that exist have been instituted by God.
People Lacking Authority
2 Corinthians 11:17What I am saying I am not saying as the Lord would, but as a fool, in this confidence of boasting.
Rebellion, Against Human Authority
Mark 15:7And with the rebels in prison, who had committed murder in the insurrection, there was a man called Barabbas.
Respecting Authority
Romans 13:7Pay all of them their dues: taxes to whom taxes are due, revenue to whom revenue is due, respect to whom respect is due, 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 your way, show yourself to the priest, and offer the gift that Moses commanded, as 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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