38 Bible Verses about Authority

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Mark 10:42

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.

Acts 5:4

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."

1 Corinthians 7:4

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.

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Authority » Of the church

John 20:23

If you forgive the sins of any, they are forgiven them; if you retain the sins of any, they are retained."

Matthew 16:19

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."

Matthew 18:18

"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.

Acts 16:4

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.

Authority » Of Christ

Mark 1:27

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."

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Topics on Authority

Authority, Belonging To God

Romans 9:19-21

You will say to me then, "Why does he still find fault? For who can resist his will?"

Authority, of human institutions

Romans 1:24-26

Therefore God gave them up in the lusts of their hearts to impurity, to the dishonoring of their bodies among themselves,

Authority, Responsibilities Of

Matthew 20:25-28

But 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 9:18-25

While 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 1:23-27

Now there was a man in their synagogue with an unclean spirit. And he cried out,

Christ's Authority Over Nature

Matthew 8:23-27

And when he got into the boat, his disciples followed him.

Christ's Authority Over Sickness

Matthew 8:14-15

When Jesus come into Peter's house, he saw his mother-in-law lying sick with a fever.

Christ's Authority Over Sin

Matthew 9:6

But 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."

Demons, Christ's Authority

Ephesians 1:19-22

and 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

Human Authority, Instituted By God

Romans 13:1-2

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.

People Lacking Authority

2 Corinthians 11:17

What 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 15:7

And with the rebels in prison, who had committed murder in the insurrection, there was a man called Barabbas.

Submission To Authority

Matthew 8:4-10

And 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 10:34-36

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

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