57 Bible Verses about Authority
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Be subjected to every creation proceeding from man on account of the Lord: whether to the king, as having superiority;
And he changes the times and the seasons; removing kings and setting up kings; giving wisdom to the wise and knowledge to those knowing understanding.
I will give to thee a king in mine anger, and I will take away in my wrath.
Thou, O king, a king of kings: for the God of the heavens gave to thee a kingdom strong and powerful, and splendid.
The word by the decree of the watchers, and the saying of the holy ones is the question: for the reason that the living shall know that the Most High rules in the kingdom of men, and to whom that he will, he will give it, and he will raise up over it the low of men.
And for thee driving from men, and with the beasts of the open field to be thy dwelling, and they shall feed to thee grass as oxen, and wetting to thee from the dew of the heavens, and seven times shall pass over thee till that thou shalt know that the Most High rules in the kingdom of men, and to whom that he will, he will give it
And from men driving thee out, and with beasts of the open field thy dwelling: and they shall feed to thee the grass as oxen, and seven times shall pass over thee till that thou shalt know that the Most High rules in the kingdom of men, and to whom he will, he will give it
And he was driven from the sons of men, and his heart was made level with the beasts, and with wild asses his dwelling: they will feed him with the green herb as oxen, and from the dew of the heavens his body will be wet; till that he knew that God the Most High ruled in the kingdom of men, and to whom he will, he will set up over it.
Jesus answered, Thou bast no power against me, if it were not given thee from above: therefore he delivering me to thee has greater sin.
Let every soul be placed under the protecting powers. For there is no power except from God: and the powers being, were ordered by God.
Thou, O king, God most high gave a kingdom and greatness and honor and splendor to Nebuchadnezzar thy father:
If thou shalt see the oppression of the poor one, and the spoiling of judgment and justice in a province, thou shalt not wonder at the inclination: for the high one above the high one is watching, and the high ones over them.
And Jesus having called them, says to them, Ye know that they thinking to be first of the nations rule over them; and their great ones exercise authority over them.
Remaining, did it not remain to thee? and sold, it was in thy power: for what hast thou put this thing in thy heart? thou hast not lied to men, but to God.
The wife of her own body has not power, but the husband: and likewise also the husband of his own body has not power, but the wife.
An abomination of kings to do injustice: for in justice shall the throne be prepared.
Take ye away the unjust one from before the king, and his throne shall be prepared in justice.
Mercy and truth shall guard the king: and his throne he upheld in mercy.
Thou shalt not hasten going from his face: thou shalt not stand by the word of evil; for he shall do all that he will desire.
Wheresoever the word of a king, it is powerful: and who shall say to him, What wilt thou do?
Not to lift up his head above his brethren, and not to turn away from the commands, to the right or to the left; so that he shall prolong the days upon his kingdom he, and his sons in the midst of Israel.
The God of Israel said to me, the Rock of Israel spake a parable upon the just man: a parable to fear God.
The king judging the poor in truth, his throne shall be established for a testimony.
From Thematic Bible
Authority » Of the church
Whose soever sins ye remit, they are remitted to them: whose soever ye retain, they have been retained.
And I will give thee the keys of the kingdom of the heavens: and whatever thou shalt bind upon earth shall be bound in the heavens: and whatever thou shalt loose upon earth shall be loosed in the heavens.
Truly I say to you, Whatever things ye should bind on earth shall be bound in heaven; and whatever things ye should loose upon earth shall be loosed in heaven.
And as they were going through the cities, they delivered them the orders to watch, having been determined by the sent and the elders in Jerusalem.
Believe them guiding you, and yield: (for they watch vigilantly for your souls, as going to return the word.) that with joy they might do this, and not lamenting: for this unprofitable for you.
Authority » Of Christ
And Jesus, having come near, spake to them, saying, All power has been given me in heaven and upon earth:
And all were amazed, so as to seek out with themselves, saying, What is this? what new teaching this? for with power also he commands the unclean spirits, and they listen to him.
Battle of Life » Promises of ultimate triumph » Authority
And he conquering, and keeping my works till the end, I will give him power over the nations:
God's Promises » To the overcomers » Authority
And he conquering, and keeping my works till the end, I will give him power over the nations:
Overcomers » Authority
And he conquering, and keeping my works till the end, I will give him power over the nations:
Topics on Authority
Abuse Of Authority, Examples Of
Genesis 16:6And Abram will say to Sarai, Behold thy maid servant in thy hand; do to her the good in thine eyes. And Sarai shall afflict her, and she will flee from her face.
Abuse Of Authority, Warnings Against
Ephesians 6:9And, lords, do ye the same things to them, letting go threatening: knowing that also your own Lord is in the heavens; and distinction of persons is not with him.
All Authority Has Been Given To Jesus
Matthew 28:18And Jesus, having come near, spake to them, saying, All power has been given me in heaven and upon earth:
Apostles, Authority In Church
2 Corinthians 13:10For this I write these things being absent, that being present I should not wound severely, according to the power which the Lord gave me for building up, and not for pulling down.
Apostles, Basis Of Authority
Romans 1:5By whom we received grace and sending forth, to the obedience of faith in all nations for his name:
Authority Delegated To People
Genesis 39:4And Joseph will find grace in his eyes, and he will serve him, and he will appoint him over his house, and all which is to him he gave into his hand.
Authority Of Disciples
Numbers 27:20And give from thy majesty upon him, so that all the assembly of the sons of Israel shall hear him.
Authority Of People
Hebrews 13:17Believe them guiding you, and yield: (for they watch vigilantly for your souls, as going to return the word.) that with joy they might do this, and not lamenting: for this unprofitable for you.
Authority Within The Family, Kinds Of
Proverbs 19:18Correct thy son when there is hope, and thy soul shall not lift up for his sighing.
Authority, Belonging To God
Psalm 115:3And our God is in the heavens; did all that he delighted in.
Authority, of human institutions
Romans 1:24-26Wherefore God delivered them in the eager desire of their hearts to uncleanness, to dishonour their bodies in themselves:
Authority, Responsibilities Of
Matthew 20:25-28But Jesus, having called them, said, Ye know that the rulers rule over their nations, and the great exercise authority over them.
Christ's Authority Over Death
Matthew 9:18-25He speaking these things to them, behold, a ruler, having come, worshipped him, saying; That my daughter has just now died: but having come, put thy hand upon her, and she shall live.
Christ's Authority Over Evil
Mark 1:23-27And there was in the synagogue a man with an unclean spirit; and he cried out, saying,
Christ's Authority Over Nature
Matthew 8:23-27And he having gone into a ship, his disciples followed him.
Christ's Authority Over Sickness
Matthew 8:14-15And Jesus, having come into Peter's house, saw his mother-in-law having been laid up, and affected with fever.
Christ's Authority Over Sin
Matthew 9:6But that ye might know that the Son of man has power upon earth to let go sins, (then he says to the paralytic), Having risen, take up thy bed and retire to thy house.
Church Authority, Of Eldars
Acts 20:28Attend therefore to yourselves, and to all the flock, in which the Holy Spirit set you inspectors, to feed the church of God, which he acquired by his own blood.
Church Authority, Of Jesus Christ
Ephesians 5:23For the husband is the head of the wife, as also Christ the head of the church: and he is the saviour of the body.
Church, Christ Authority Over
Ephesians 2:20Built upon the foundation of the sent, and of the prophets, Jesus Christ himself being the corner stone;
Demons, Christ's Authority
Ephesians 1:19-22And what the surpassing greatness of his power to us believing, according to the action of the might of his strength,
Honoring Authority
Titus 3:1Remind them to be subordinate to beginnings and powers, to yield obedience to authority, to be prepared for every good work,
Human Authority, Christian Response
Romans 13:1Let every soul be placed under the protecting powers. For there is no power except from God: and the powers being, were ordered by God.
Human Authority, Instituted By God
Romans 13:1-2Let every soul be placed under the protecting powers. For there is no power except from God: and the powers being, were ordered by God.
Human Authority, Nature Of
Romans 13:1Let every soul be placed under the protecting powers. For there is no power except from God: and the powers being, were ordered by God.
People Lacking Authority
Daniel 4:31Yet the word in the king's mouth, a voice from the heavens fell to thee, being said, O Nebuchadnezzar the king, the kingdom passed away from thee:
Rebellion, Against Human Authority
Genesis 14:3-4All these joined together in the valley of Siddim; this is the sea of salt
Respecting Authority
Romans 13:7Therefore restore debts to all; to whom tribute, tribute; to whom recompense, recompense; to whom fear, fear; to whom honour, honour.
Submission To Authority
Matthew 8:4-10And Jesus says to him, See thou tell no one; but retire, show thyself to the priest, and bring near the gift which Moses commanded, for a testimony to them.
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