38 Bible Verses about Authority
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Submit for the Lord's sake to any human authority; submit to the emperor as supreme,
Jesus answered, "You would have no power over me, unless it had been granted you from above. So you are less guilty than he who betrayed me to you."
Every subject must obey the government-authorities, for no authority exists apart from God; the existing authorities have been constituted by God.
so Jesus called them and said, "You know the so-called rulers of the Gentiles lord it over them, and their great men overbear them:
When it remained unsold, did it not remain your own? And even after the sale, was the money not yours to do as you pleased about it? How could you think of doing a thing like this? You have not defrauded men but God."
the wife cannot do as she pleases with her body ??her husband has power, and in the same way the husband cannot do as he pleases with his body ??his wife has power.
From Thematic Bible
Authority » Of the church
I will give you the keys of the Realm of heaven; whatever you prohibit on earth will be prohibited in heaven, and whatever you permit on earth will be permitted in heaven."
I tell you truly, Whatever you prohibit on earth will be prohibited in heaven, and whatever you permit on earth will be permitted in heaven.
As they travelled on from town to town, they handed over to the people the resolutions which the apostles and the presbyters in Jerusalem had decided were to be obeyed;
Obey your leaders, submit to them; for they are alive to the interests of your souls, as men who will have to account for their trust. Let their work be a joy to them and not a grief ??which would be a loss to yourselves.
Authority » Of Christ
Then Jesus came forward to them and said, "Full authority has been given to me in heaven and on earth;
Then they were all so amazed that they discussed it together, saying, "Whatever is this?" "It's new teaching with authority behind it!" "He orders even unclean spirits!" "Yes, and they obey him!"
Battle of Life » Promises of ultimate triumph » Authority
'And the conqueror, he who till the end lays to heart what I enjoin, I will give him authority over the nations ??27 aye, he will shepherd them with an iron flail, shattering them like a potter's jars ??as I myself have received authority from my Father;
God's Promises » To the overcomers » Authority
'And the conqueror, he who till the end lays to heart what I enjoin, I will give him authority over the nations ??27 aye, he will shepherd them with an iron flail, shattering them like a potter's jars ??as I myself have received authority from my Father;
Overcomers » Authority
'And the conqueror, he who till the end lays to heart what I enjoin, I will give him authority over the nations ??27 aye, he will shepherd them with an iron flail, shattering them like a potter's jars ??as I myself have received authority from my Father;
Topics on Authority
Abuse Of Authority, Examples Of
James 2:6Now you insult the poor. Is it not the rich who lord it over you and drag you to court?
Abuse Of Authority, Warnings Against
Ephesians 6:9And as for you masters, act by your servants in the same way, and stop threatening them; be sure that they and you have a Lord and Master in heaven, and there is no partiality about him.
All Authority Has Been Given To Jesus
Matthew 28:18Then Jesus came forward to them and said, "Full authority has been given to me in heaven and on earth;
Apostles, Authority In Church
2 Corinthians 13:10I am writing thus to you in absence, so that when I do come I may not have to deal sharply with you; I have the Lord's authority for that, but he gave it to me for building you up, not for demolishing you.
Apostles, Basis Of Authority
Romans 1:5through whom I have received the favour of my commission to promote obedience to the faith for his sake among all the Gentiles,
Authority Delegated To People
Luke 19:17'Capital,' he said, 'you excellent servant! because you have proved trustworthy in a trifle, you are placed over ten towns.'
Authority Of Disciples
Matthew 10:1And summoning his twelve disciples he gave them power over unclean spirits, power to cast them out and also to heal every disease and every ailment.
Authority Of People
Hebrews 13:17Obey your leaders, submit to them; for they are alive to the interests of your souls, as men who will have to account for their trust. Let their work be a joy to them and not a grief ??which would be a loss to yourselves.
Authority Within The Family, Kinds Of
Colossians 3:20Children, obey your parents at every point, for this pleases the Lord right well.
Authority, Belonging To God
Romans 9:19-21"Then," you will retort, "why does he go on finding fault? Who can oppose his will?"
Authority, of human institutions
Romans 1:24-26So God has given them up, in their heart's lust, to sexual vice, to the dishonouring of their own bodies, ??25 since they have exchanged the truth of God for an untruth, worshipping and serving the creature rather than the Creator who is blessed for ever: Amen.
Authority, Responsibilities Of
Matthew 20:25-28but Jesus called them and said, "You know the rulers of the Gentiles lord it over them, and their great men overbear them:
Christ's Authority Over Death
Matthew 9:18-25As he said this, an official came in and knelt before him, saying, "My daughter is just dead; do come and lay your hand on her, and she will live."
Christ's Authority Over Evil
Mark 1:23-27Now there was a man with an unclean spirit in their synagogue, who at once shrieked out,
Christ's Authority Over Nature
Matthew 8:23-27Then he embarked in the boat, followed by his disciples.
Christ's Authority Over Sickness
Matthew 8:14-15On entering the house of Peter, Jesus noticed his mother-in-law was down with fever,
Christ's Authority Over Sin
Matthew 9:6But to let you see the Son of man has power on earth to forgive sins" ??he then said to the paralytic, "Get up, lift your pallet, and go home."
Church Authority, Of Eldars
Acts 20:28Take heed to yourselves and to all the flock of which the holy Spirit has appointed you guardians; shepherd the church of the Lord which he has purchased with his own blood.
Church Authority, Of Jesus Christ
Ephesians 5:23for the husband is the head of the wife as Christ also (though he is the saviour of the Body) is the head of the church;
Church, Christ Authority Over
Ephesians 2:20you are a building that rests on the apostles and prophets as its foundation, with Christ Jesus as the cornerstone;
Demons, Christ's Authority
Ephesians 1:19-22and the surpassing greatness of his power over us believers ??a power which operates with the strength of the might
Honoring Authority
Titus 3:1Remind them to be submissive to their rulers and authorities; they must obey, they must be ready for any good work,
Human Authority, Christian Response
Romans 13:1Every subject must obey the government-authorities, for no authority exists apart from God; the existing authorities have been constituted by God.
Human Authority, Instituted By God
Romans 13:1-2Every subject must obey the government-authorities, for no authority exists apart from God; the existing authorities have been constituted by God.
Human Authority, Nature Of
Romans 13:1Every subject must obey the government-authorities, for no authority exists apart from God; the existing authorities have been constituted by God.
People Lacking Authority
2 Corinthians 11:17(What I am now going to say is not inspired by the Lord: I am in the role of a 'fool,' now, on this business of boasting.
Rebellion, Against Human Authority
Mark 15:7(There was a man called Bar-Abbas in prison, among the rioters who had committed murder during the insurrection.)
Respecting Authority
Romans 13:7Pay them all their respective dues, tribute to one, taxes to another, respect to this man, honour to that.
Submission To Authority
Matthew 8:4-10Then Jesus told him, "See, you are not to say a word to anybody; away and show yourself to the priest and offer the gift prescribed by Moses, to notify men."
The Authority Of Scripture
John 10:34-36Jesus answered, "Is it not written in your Law, 'I said, you are gods'?
