38 Bible Verses about Authority
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Submit to all human authority, for the Master's sake; to the emperor, as supreme,
Jesus answered him, "You would have no power at all over me, if it were not given to you from above. So you are less guilty than the man who betrayed me to you."
Everyone must obey the authorities that are over him, for no authority can exist without the permission of God; the existing authorities have been established by him,
And Jesus called them to him, and said to them, "You know that those who are supposed to rule the heathen lord it over them, and their great men tyrannize over them;
As long as it was unsold was it not yours, and after it was sold was not the money under your control? How could you think of doing such a thing? You did not lie to men but to God!"
A wife cannot do as she likes with her own person; it is her husband's; and in the same way a husband cannot do as he likes with his own person; it is his wife's.
From Thematic Bible
Authority » Of the church
"Receive the holy Spirit! If you forgive any men's sins, they are forgiven them, and if you fix any men's sins upon them, they will remain fixed."
I will give you the keys of the Kingdom of Heaven, and whatever you forbid on earth will be held in heaven to be forbidden, and whatever you permit on earth will be held in heaven to be permitted."
"I tell you, whatever you forbid on earth will be held in heaven to be forbidden, and whatever you permit on earth will be held in heaven to be permitted.
As they traveled on from one town to another, they passed on to the brothers for their observance the decisions that had been reached by the apostles and elders at Jerusalem.
Obey your leaders and give way to them, for they are keeping watch in defense of your souls, as men accountable for the trust. Make their work a joy and not a grief, for that would be the worse for you.
Authority » Of Christ
for he taught them like one who had authority and not like their scribes.
And Jesus came up to them and said, "Full authority in heaven and on the earth has been given to me.
And they were all so amazed that they discussed it with one another, and said, "What does this mean? It is a new teaching! He gives orders with authority even to the foul spirits, and they obey him!"
and he has given him the authority to act as judge, because he is a son of man.
Battle of Life » Promises of ultimate triumph » Authority
To him who is victorious and continues to the end to do the things that please me, I will give authority over the heathen??27 just such authority as I received from my Father; he will shepherd them with an iron staff and shatter them like earthen jars!??28 and I will give him the morning star.
God's Promises » To the overcomers » Authority
To him who is victorious and continues to the end to do the things that please me, I will give authority over the heathen??27 just such authority as I received from my Father; he will shepherd them with an iron staff and shatter them like earthen jars!??28 and I will give him the morning star.
Overcomers » Authority
To him who is victorious and continues to the end to do the things that please me, I will give authority over the heathen??27 just such authority as I received from my Father; he will shepherd them with an iron staff and shatter them like earthen jars!??28 and I will give him the morning star.
Topics on Authority
Abuse Of Authority, Examples Of
James 2:6But you humiliate the poor. Are not the rich your oppressors? Is it not they who drag you into court?
Abuse Of Authority, Warnings Against
Ephesians 6:9You who are masters, too, must treat your slaves in the same way, and cease to threaten them, for you know that their Master and yours is in heaven, and that he will show no partiality.
All Authority Has Been Given To Jesus
Matthew 28:18And Jesus came up to them and said, "Full authority in heaven and on the earth has been given to me.
Apostles, Authority In Church
2 Corinthians 13:10That is why I write this while I am away from you, so that when I come, I may not have to be harsh in my use of the authority the Lord has given me, for it was to build you up, not to pull you down.
Apostles, Basis Of Authority
Romans 1:5through whom we have received God's favor and been commissioned in his name to urge obedience and faith upon all the heathen,
Authority Delegated To People
Luke 19:17And he said to him, 'Well done, my excellent slave! You have proved trustworthy about a very small amount, you shall be governor of ten towns.'
Authority Of Christ
Matthew 7:29for he taught them like one who had authority and not like their scribes.
Authority Of Disciples
Matthew 10:1Then he called his twelve disciples to him, and gave them power over the foul spirits so that they could drive them out, and so that they could heal any disease or illness.
Authority Of People
Hebrews 13:17Obey your leaders and give way to them, for they are keeping watch in defense of your souls, as men accountable for the trust. Make their work a joy and not a grief, for that would be the worse for you.
Authority Within The Family, Kinds Of
Colossians 3:20Children, always obey your parents, for that is commendable in Christians.
Authority, Belonging To God
Romans 9:19-21"Why, then," you will ask, "does he still find fault? For who can resist his will?"
Authority, of human institutions
Romans 1:24-26So God abandoned them, with their heart's cravings, to impurity, and let them degrade their own bodies.
Authority, Responsibilities Of
Matthew 20:25-28But Jesus called them to him and said, "You know that the rulers of the heathen lord it over them, and their great men tyrannize over them.
Christ's Authority Over Death
Matthew 9:18-25Just as he said this to them, an official came up and bowing low before him said to him, "My daughter has just died. But come! Lay your hand on her and she will come to life!"
Christ's Authority Over Evil
Mark 1:23-27Just then there was in their synagogue a man under the control of a foul spirit, and he cried out,
Christ's Authority Over Nature
Matthew 8:23-27And he got into the boat, and his disciples went with him.
Christ's Authority Over Sickness
Matthew 8:14-15Jesus went into Peter's house, and there he found Peter's mother-in-law sick in bed with fever.
Christ's Authority Over Sin
Matthew 9:6But I would have you know that the Son of Man has authority to forgive sins on earth." Then he said to the paralytic, "Get up, pick up your bed and go home!"
Church Authority, Of Eldars
Acts 20:28Take care of yourselves and of the whole flock, of which the holy Spirit has made you guardians, and be shepherds of the church of God, which he got at the cost of his own life.
Church Authority, Of Jesus Christ
Ephesians 5:23for a husband is the head of his wife, just as Christ is the head of the church, which is his body, and is saved by him.
Church, Christ Authority Over
Ephesians 2:20You are built upon the apostles and prophets as your foundation, and Christ Jesus himself is the cornerstone.
Demons, Christ's Authority
Ephesians 1:19-22and how surpassingly great his power is for us who believe; like the mighty strength
Honoring Authority
Titus 3:1Remind men to accept and obey the constituted authorities, to be ready for any useful service,
Human Authority, Christian Response
Romans 13:1Everyone must obey the authorities that are over him, for no authority can exist without the permission of God; the existing authorities have been established by him,
Human Authority, Instituted By God
Romans 13:1-2Everyone must obey the authorities that are over him, for no authority can exist without the permission of God; the existing authorities have been established by him,
Human Authority, Nature Of
Romans 13:1Everyone must obey the authorities that are over him, for no authority can exist without the permission of God; the existing authorities have been established by him,
Man's Authority Over The Devil
Mark 3:15with power to drive out the demons. These were the twelve he appointed:
People Lacking Authority
2 Corinthians 11:17When I boast in this reckless way, I do not say what I am saying for the Lord, but as a fool would talk.
Rebellion, Against Human Authority
Mark 15:7There was in prison a man called Barabbas, among some revolutionaries who in their outbreak had committed murder.
Respecting Authority
Romans 13:7Pay them all what is due them??ribute to the man entitled to receive it, taxes to the man entitled to receive them, respect to the man entitled to it, and honor to the man entitled to it.
Submission To Authority
Matthew 8:4-10Then Jesus said to him, "See that you tell nobody, but go! Show yourself to the priest, and in proof of your cure, offer the gift that Moses prescribed."
The Authority Of Scripture
John 10:34-36Jesus answered, "Is it not declared in your Law, 'I said, "You are gods" '?
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