38 Bible Verses about Authority
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Be subject therefore to every human government, for the Lord's sake, whether to the king, as superior,
Jesus answered, You would have had no power against me if it had not been given you from above; therefore he that delivered me to you has a greater sin.
Let every soul be subject to the superior powers. For there is no power except from God, and the [powers] which exist have been ordained by God.
And Jesus called them and said to them, You know that those who desire to rule the gentiles exercise lordship over them, and their great men exercise authority over them;
Continuing unsold was it not yours, and when it was sold was it not at your disposal? Why did you propose this thing in your heart? You have not lied to men but to God.
The wife has not the right to her body, but the husband; and in like manner the husband has not the right to his body, but the wife.
From Thematic Bible
Authority » Of the church
And I will give you the keys of the kingdom of heaven; and whatever you bind on the earth shall be bound in heaven; and whatever you unbind on the earth shall be unbound in heaven.
I tell you truly, that whatever you bind on the earth shall be bound in heaven, and whatever you unbind on the earth shall be unbound in heaven.
And when he went through the cities he gave them the ordinances to observe which had been determined by the apostles and elders at Jerusalem.
Obey your guides and be in subjection; for they watch for your souls as having to give an account, that they may do this with joy and not with grief; for this is unprofitable for you.
Authority » Of Christ
And Jesus coming near spoke to them, saying, All power is given me in heaven and on the earth;
And all were astonished, so that they inquired among themselves, saying, What is this? a new teaching with authority, and does he command the impure spirits and they obey him?
Battle of Life » Promises of ultimate triumph » Authority
And to him that conquers and keeps my works till the end, I will give power over the nations,
God's Promises » To the overcomers » Authority
And to him that conquers and keeps my works till the end, I will give power over the nations,
Overcomers » Authority
And to him that conquers and keeps my works till the end, I will give power over the nations,
Topics on Authority
Abuse Of Authority, Examples Of
James 2:6But you dishonor the poor. Do not the rich oppress you and drag you to tribunals?
Abuse Of Authority, Warnings Against
Ephesians 6:9And, masters, do the same things to them, forbearing threatening, knowing also that their master and yours is in heaven, and there is no respect of persons with him.
All Authority Has Been Given To Jesus
Matthew 28:18And Jesus coming near spoke to them, saying, All power is given me in heaven and on the earth;
Apostles, Authority In Church
2 Corinthians 13:10For this reason, being absent, I write these things, that I may not use sharpness when present, with the power which the Lord has given me for building up, and not for pulling down.
Apostles, Basis Of Authority
Romans 1:1PAUL, a servant of Christ Jesus, called to be an apostle, set apart to the gospel of God,??2 which he promised by his prophets in the Holy Scriptures,??3 concerning his Son born of the posterity of David as to the flesh,
Authority Delegated To People
Luke 19:17And he said to him, Well, good servant; because you have been faithful in the least, have authority over ten cities.
Authority Of Disciples
Matthew 10:1AND calling his twelve disciples, he gave them power over impure spirits to cast them out, and to cure every disease and every infirmity.
Authority Of People
Hebrews 13:17Obey your guides and be in subjection; for they watch for your souls as having to give an account, that they may do this with joy and not with grief; for this is unprofitable for you.
Authority Within The Family, Kinds Of
Colossians 3:20Children, obey [your] parents in all things; for this is well pleasing in the Lord.
Authority, Belonging To God
Romans 9:19-21You will say to me then, Why then does he yet find fault? for who has resisted his will?
Authority, of human institutions
Romans 1:24-26Wherefore God also gave them up with the desires of their hearts to impurity, to disgrace their bodies among themselves,
Authority, Responsibilities Of
Matthew 20:25-28But Jesus called them to him, and said, You know that the rulers of the gentiles exercise lordship over them, and the great exercise authority over them; but it shall not be so among you.
Christ's Authority Over Death
Matthew 9:18-25While he was saying these words to them, behold a ruler came and worshipped him, saying, My daughter is now dead, but come and put your hand on her and she shall live.
Christ's Authority Over Evil
Mark 1:23-27And immediately there was in their synagogue a man with an impure spirit, and he cried out,
Christ's Authority Over Nature
Matthew 8:23-27And he entered into a ship, and his disciples followed him.
Christ's Authority Over Sickness
Matthew 8:14-15And Jesus coming into the house of Peter, saw his wife's mother lying and sick with a fever.
Christ's Authority Over Sin
Matthew 9:6But that you may know that the Son of man has power on the earth to forgive sins, then he said to the paralytic, Arise, take up your bed, and go to your house.
Church Authority, Of Eldars
Acts 20:28Take heed to yourselves, therefore, and to all the flock in which the Holy Spirit has made you bishops, to feed the church of the Lord which he has purchased with his blood.
Church Authority, Of Jesus Christ
Ephesians 5:23for the husband is the head of the wife, as also Christ is the head of the church; he is the savior of the body.
Church, Christ Authority Over
Ephesians 2:20being built on the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Jesus Christ himself being the chief corner-stone,
Demons, Christ's Authority
Ephesians 1:19-22and what the exceeding greatness of his power towards us who believe, according to the operation of his mighty power,
Honoring Authority
Titus 3:1Admonish them to be subject to principalities, to powers, to obey magistrates, to be ready for every good work,
Human Authority, Christian Response
Romans 13:1Let every soul be subject to the superior powers. For there is no power except from God, and the [powers] which exist have been ordained by God.
Human Authority, Instituted By God
Romans 13:1-2Let every soul be subject to the superior powers. For there is no power except from God, and the [powers] which exist have been ordained by God.
Human Authority, Nature Of
Romans 13:1Let every soul be subject to the superior powers. For there is no power except from God, and the [powers] which exist have been ordained by God.
People Lacking Authority
2 Corinthians 11:17What I say, I do not say according to the Lord, but as it were in foolishness, in this confidence of boasting.
Rebellion, Against Human Authority
Mark 15:7And there was a man called Barabbas, bound with the insurgents, who had committed murder in a sedition.
Respecting Authority
Romans 13:7Pay to all their dues; a tax to whom a tax is due, a toll to whom a toll is due, fear to whom fear, and honor to whom honor.
Submission To Authority
Matthew 8:4-10And Jesus said to him, See that you tell no man, but go and show yourself to the priest, and offer the gift which Moses commanded for a testimony to them.
The Authority Of Scripture
John 10:34-36Jesus answered them, Is it not written in your law, I said you are gods?
