38 Bible Verses about Authority
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Submit to all human institutions for the Lord's sake, alike to the emperor as the supreme authority,
"You would have no power over me at all," answered Jesus, "if it had not been given you from above; and, therefore, the man who betrayed me to you is guilty of the greater sin."
Let every one obey the supreme Authorities. For no Authority exists except by the will of God, and the existing Authorities have been appointed by God.
But Jesus called the ten to him, and said: "Those who are regarded as ruling among the Gentiles lord it over them, as you know, and their great men oppress them.
While it was unsold, was not it your own? and after it was sold, was not the money at your own disposal? How did you come to think of such a thing? You have lied, not to men, but to God!"
It is not the wife, but the husband, who exercises power over her body; and so, too, it is not the husband, but the wife, who exercises power over his body.
From Thematic Bible
Authority » Of the church
If you remit any one's sins, they have been remitted; and, if you retain them, they have been retained."
I will give you the keys of the Kingdom of Heaven. Whatever you forbid on earth will be held in Heaven to be forbidden, and whatever you allow on earth will be held in Heaven to be allowed."
I tell you, all that you forbid on earth will be held in Heaven to be forbidden, and all that you allow on earth will be held in Heaven to be allowed.
As they traveled from town to town, they gave the Brethren the decisions which had been reached by the Apostles and Officers of the Church at Jerusalem, for them to observe.
Obey your Leaders, and submit to their control, for they are watching over your souls, as men who will have to render an account, so that they may do it with joy, and not in sorrow. That would not be to your advantage.
Authority » Of Christ
Then Jesus came up, and spoke to them thus: "All authority in heaven and on the earth has been given to me.
And they were all so amazed that they kept asking: "What is this? Strange teaching indeed! He gives his commands with authority even to the foul spirits, and they obey him!"
Battle of Life » Promises of ultimate triumph » Authority
To him who conquers and is careful to live my life to the end--to him I will give authority over the nations,
God's Promises » To the overcomers » Authority
To him who conquers and is careful to live my life to the end--to him I will give authority over the nations,
Overcomers » Authority
To him who conquers and is careful to live my life to the end--to him I will give authority over the nations,
Topics on Authority
Abuse Of Authority, Examples Of
James 2:6But you--you insult the poor man! Is not it the rich who oppress you? Is not it they who drag you into law-courts?
Abuse Of Authority, Warnings Against
Ephesians 6:9And masters, treat your slaves in the same spirit. Give up threatening them; for you know that he who is both their Master and yours is in Heaven, and that before him there is no distinction of rank.
All Authority Has Been Given To Jesus
Matthew 28:18Then Jesus came up, and spoke to them thus: "All authority in heaven and on the earth has been given to me.
Apostles, Authority In Church
2 Corinthians 13:10This is my reason for writing as I am now doing, while I am away from you, so that, when I am with you, I may not act harshly in the exercise of the authority which the Lord gave me--and gave me for building up and not for pulling down.
Apostles, Basis Of Authority
Romans 1:5Through him we received the gift of the Apostolic office, to win submission to the Faith among all nations for the glory of his Name.
Authority Delegated To People
Luke 19:17'Well done, good servant!' exclaimed the master. 'As you have proved trustworthy in a very small matter, I appoint you governor over ten towns.'
Authority Of Christ
Matthew 7:29For he taught them like one who had authority, and not like their Teachers of the Law.
Authority Of Disciples
Matthew 10:1Calling his twelve Disciples to him, Jesus gave them authority over foul spirits, so that they could drive them out, as well as the power of curing every kind of disease and every kind of sickness.
Authority Of People
Hebrews 13:17Obey your Leaders, and submit to their control, for they are watching over your souls, as men who will have to render an account, so that they may do it with joy, and not in sorrow. That would not be to your advantage.
Authority Within The Family, Kinds Of
Colossians 3:20Children, always obey your parents; for that is pleasant to see in those who belong to the Lord.
Authority, Belonging To God
Romans 9:19-21Perhaps you will say to me-'How can any one still be blamed? For who withstands his purpose?'
Authority, of human institutions
Romans 1:24-26Therefore God abandoned them to impurity, letting them follow the cravings of their hearts, till they dishonored their own bodies;
Authority, Responsibilities Of
Matthew 20:25-28Jesus, however, called the ten to him, and said: "The rulers of the Gentiles lord it over them as you know, and their great men oppress them.
Christ's Authority Over Death
Matthew 9:18-25While Jesus was saying this, a President of a Synagogue came up and bowed to the ground before him. "My daughter," he said, "Has just died; but come and place your hand on her, and she will be restored to life."
Christ's Authority Over Evil
Mark 1:23-27Now there was in their Synagogue at the time a man under the power of a foul spirit, who called out:
Christ's Authority Over Nature
Matthew 8:23-27Then he got into the boat, followed by his disciples.
Christ's Authority Over Sickness
Matthew 8:14-15When Jesus went into Peter's house, he saw Peter's mother-in- law prostrated with 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 he said to the paralyzed man-- "Get up, take up your bed, and return to your home."
Church Authority, Of Eldars
Acts 20:28Be watchful over yourselves, and over the whole flock, of which the Holy Spirit has placed you in charge, to shepherd the Church of God, which he won for himself at the cost of his life.
Church Authority, Of Jesus Christ
Ephesians 5:23For a man is the Head of his wife, as the Christ is the Head of the Church--being indeed himself the Savior of his Body.
Church, Christ Authority Over
Ephesians 2:20You have been built up upon the foundation laid by the Apostles and Prophets, Christ Jesus himself being 'the corner- stone.'
Demons, Christ's Authority
Ephesians 1:19-22And the transcendent greatness of the power which he is able to exercise in dealing with us who believe in him.
Honoring Authority
Titus 3:1Remind your hearers to respect and obey the Powers that be, to be ready for every kind of good work, to speak ill of no one, to avoid quarreling,
Human Authority, Christian Response
Romans 13:1Let every one obey the supreme Authorities. For no Authority exists except by the will of God, and the existing Authorities have been appointed by God.
Human Authority, Instituted By God
Romans 13:1-2Let every one obey the supreme Authorities. For no Authority exists except by the will of God, and the existing Authorities have been appointed by God.
Human Authority, Nature Of
Romans 13:1Let every one obey the supreme Authorities. For no Authority exists except by the will of God, and the existing Authorities have been appointed by God.
People Lacking Authority
2 Corinthians 11:17When I speak thus, I am not speaking as the Master would, but as a fool might, in boasting so confidently.
Rebellion, Against Human Authority
Mark 15:7A man called Barabbas was in prison, with the rioters who had committed murder during a riot.
Respecting Authority
Romans 13:7In all cases pay what is due from you--tribute where tribute is due, taxes where taxes are due, respect where respect is due, and honor where honor is due.
Submission To Authority
Matthew 8:4-10And then Jesus said to him: "Be careful not to say a word to any one, but go and show yourself to the Priest, and offer the gift directed by Moses, as evidence of your cure."
The Authority Of Scripture
John 10:34-36"Are there not," replied Jesus, "these words in your Law--'I said "Ye are gods"'?
