57 Bible Verses about Authority
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Submit yourselves to every ordinance of man for the Lord's sake: whether it be to the king, as supreme;
And he changes the times and the seasons: he removes kings, and sets up kings: he gives wisdom unto the wise, and knowledge to them that know understanding:
You, O king, are a king of kings: for the God of heaven has given you a kingdom, power, and strength, and glory.
This sentence is by the decree of the watchers, and the decision by the word of the holy ones: to the intent that the living may know that the most High rules in the kingdom of men, and gives it to whomever he will, and sets up over it the lowliest of men.
That they shall drive you from men, and your dwelling shall be with the beasts of the field, and they shall make you eat grass like oxen, and they shall wet you with the dew of heaven, and seven times shall pass over you, till you know that the most High rules in the kingdom of men, and gives it to whomever he will.
And they shall drive you from men, and your dwelling shall be with the beasts of the field: they shall make you to eat grass like oxen, and seven times shall pass over you, until you know that the most High rules in the kingdom of men, and gives it to whomever he will.
And he was driven from the sons of men; and his heart was made like the beasts, and his dwelling was with the wild donkeys: they fed him with grass like oxen, and his body was wet with the dew of heaven; till he knew that the most high God ruled in the kingdom of men, and that he appoints over it whomever he will.
Jesus answered, You could have no power at all against me, except it were given you from above: therefore he that delivered me unto you has the greater sin.
Let every soul be subject unto the higher powers. For there is no power but of God: the powers that be are ordained of God.
O king, the most high God gave Nebuchadnezzar your father a kingdom, and majesty, and glory, and honor:
If you see the oppression of the poor, and violent perverting of justice and righteousness in a province, marvel not at the matter: for the high official is watched by a higher one; and there are yet higher ones over them.
But Jesus called them to him, and said unto them, You know that they who are accounted to rule over the Gentiles exercise lordship over them; and their leaders exercise authority over them.
While it remained, was it not your own? and after it was sold, was it not in your own power? why have you conceived this thing in your heart? you have not lied unto men, but unto God.
The wife has not power over her own body, but the husband: and likewise also the husband has not power over his own body, but the wife.
It is an abomination to kings to commit wickedness: for the throne is established by righteousness.
Take away the wicked from before the king, and his throne shall be established in righteousness.
Be not hasty to go out of his presence: stand not for an evil thing; for he does whatsoever pleases him.
Where the word of a king is, there is power: and who may say unto him, What are you doing?
That his heart be not lifted up above his brethren, and that he turn not aside from the commandment, to the right hand, or to the left: to the end that he may prolong his days in his kingdom, he, and his children, in the midst of Israel.
The God of Israel said, the Rock of Israel spoke to me, He that rules over men must be just, ruling in the fear of God.
The king that faithfully judges the poor, his throne shall be established forever.
From Thematic Bible
Authority » Of the church
Whosoever's sins you remit, they are remitted unto them; and whosoever's sins you retain, they are retained.
And I will give unto you the keys of the kingdom of heaven: and whatsoever you shall bind on earth shall be bound in heaven: and whatsoever you shall loose on earth shall be loosed in heaven.
Verily I say unto you, whatsoever you shall bind on earth shall be bound in heaven: and whatsoever you shall loose on earth shall be loosed in heaven.
And as they went through the cities, they delivered them the decrees to keep, that were ordained of the apostles and elders who were at Jerusalem.
Obey them that have the rule over you, and submit yourselves: for they watch for your souls, as they that must give account, that they may do it with joy, and not with grief: for that is unprofitable for you.
Authority » Of Christ
And Jesus came and spoke unto them, saying, All power is given unto me in heaven and in earth.
And they were all amazed, so that they questioned among themselves, saying, What thing is this? what new doctrine is this? for with authority he commands even the unclean spirits, and they do obey him.
And has given him authority to execute judgment also, because he is the Son of man.
Battle of Life » Promises of ultimate triumph » Authority
And he that overcomes, and keeps my works unto the end, to him will I give power over the nations:
God's Promises » To the overcomers » Authority
And he that overcomes, and keeps my works unto the end, to him will I give power over the nations:
Overcomers » Authority
And he that overcomes, and keeps my works unto the end, to him will I give power over the nations:
Topics on Authority
Abuse Of Authority, Examples Of
Genesis 16:6But Abram said unto Sarai, Behold, your maid is in your hand; do to her as it pleases you. And when Sarai dealt harshly with her, she fled from her face.
Abuse Of Authority, Warnings Against
Ephesians 6:9And, you masters, do the same things unto them, forbearing threatening: knowing that your Master also is in heaven; neither is there respect of persons with him.
All Authority Has Been Given To Jesus
Matthew 28:18And Jesus came and spoke unto them, saying, All power is given unto me in heaven and in earth.
Apostles, Authority In Church
2 Corinthians 13:10Therefore I write these things being absent, lest being present I should use sharpness, according to the power which the Lord has given me to edification, and not to destruction.
Apostles, Basis Of Authority
Romans 1:5By whom we have received grace and apostleship, for obedience to the faith among all nations, for his name:
Authority Delegated To People
Genesis 39:4And Joseph found grace in his sight, and he served him: and he made him overseer over his house, and all that he had he put into his hand.
Authority Of Christ
Matthew 7:29For he taught them as one having authority, and not as the scribes.
Authority Of Disciples
Numbers 27:20And you shall put some of your honor upon him, that all the congregation of the children of Israel may be obedient.
Authority Of People
Hebrews 13:17Obey them that have the rule over you, and submit yourselves: for they watch for your souls, as they that must give account, that they may do it with joy, and not with grief: for that is unprofitable for you.
Authority Within The Family, Kinds Of
Proverbs 19:18Chasten your son while there is hope, and let not your soul spare for his crying.
Authority, Belonging To God
Psalm 115:3But our God is in the heavens: he has done whatsoever he has pleased.
Authority, of human institutions
Romans 1:24-26Therefore God also gave them up to uncleanness through the lusts of their own hearts, to dishonor their own bodies between themselves:
Authority, Responsibilities Of
Matthew 20:25-28But Jesus called them unto him, and said, You know that the princes of the Gentiles exercise dominion over them, and they that are great exercise authority upon them.
Christ's Authority Over Death
Matthew 9:18-25While he spoke these things unto them, behold, there came a certain ruler, and worshiped him, saying, My daughter is even now dead: but come and lay your hand upon her, and she shall live.
Christ's Authority Over Evil
Mark 1:23-27And there was in their synagogue a man with an unclean spirit; and he cried out,
Christ's Authority Over Nature
Matthew 8:23-27And when he was entered into a ship, his disciples followed him.
Christ's Authority Over Sickness
Matthew 8:14-15And when Jesus came into Peter's house, he saw his wife's mother lying sick of a fever.
Christ's Authority Over Sin
Matthew 9:6But that you may know that the Son of man has power on earth to forgive sins, (then said he to the paralytic) Arise, take up your bed, and go unto your house.
Church Authority, Of Eldars
Acts 20:28Take heed therefore unto yourselves, and to all the flock, over which the Holy Spirit has made you overseers, to feed the church of God, which he has purchased with his own blood.
Church Authority, Of Jesus Christ
Ephesians 5:23For the husband is the head of the wife, even as Christ is the head of the church: and he is the savior of the body.
Church, Christ Authority Over
Ephesians 2:20And are built upon the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Jesus Christ himself being the chief cornerstone;
Demons, Christ's Authority
Ephesians 1:19-22And what is the exceeding greatness of his power toward us who believe, according to the working of his mighty power,
Honoring Authority
Titus 3:1Put them in mind to be subject to principalities and powers, to obey magistrates, to be ready to every good work,
Human Authority, Christian Response
Romans 13:1Let every soul be subject unto the higher powers. For there is no power but of God: the powers that be are ordained of God.
Human Authority, Instituted By God
Romans 13:1-2Let every soul be subject unto the higher powers. For there is no power but of God: the powers that be are ordained of God.
Human Authority, Nature Of
Romans 13:1Let every soul be subject unto the higher powers. For there is no power but of God: the powers that be are ordained of God.
Man's Authority Over The Devil
Mark 3:15And to have power to heal sicknesses, and to cast out demons:
People Lacking Authority
Daniel 4:31While the word was in the king's mouth, there fell a voice from heaven, saying, O king Nebuchadnezzar, to you it is spoken; The kingdom has departed from you.
Rebellion, Against Human Authority
Genesis 14:3-4All these were joined together in the Valley of Siddim, which is the salt sea.
Respecting Authority
Romans 13:7Render therefore to all their dues: tribute to whom tribute is due; custom to whom custom; fear to whom fear; honor to whom honor.
Submission To Authority
Matthew 8:4-10And Jesus said unto him, See you tell no man; but go your way, show yourself to the priest, and offer the gift that Moses commanded, for a testimony unto them.
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