57 Bible Verses about Authority
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Therefore subject yourselves to every ordinance of man for the Lord's sake: whether to the king, as supreme;
He changes the times and the seasons; he removes kings, and sets up kings; he gives wisdom to the wise, and knowledge to those who have understanding;
I have given you a king in my anger, and have taken him away in my wrath.
You, O king, are king of kings, to whom the God of heaven has given the kingdom, the power, and the strength, and the glory;
The sentence is by the decree of the watchers, and the demand 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 lowest of men.
that you shall be driven from men, and your dwelling shall be with the animals of the field, and you shall be made to eat grass as oxen, and shall be wet with the dew of the sky, 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 you shall be driven from men; and your dwelling shall be with the animals of the field; you shall be made to eat grass as 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 animals', and his dwelling was with the wild donkeys; he was fed with grass like oxen, and his body was wet with the dew of the sky; until he knew that the Most High God rules in the kingdom of men, and that he sets up over it whomever he will.
Jesus answered, "You would have no power at all against me, unless it were given to you from above. Therefore he who delivered me to you has greater sin."
Let every soul be in subjection to the higher authorities, for there is no authority except from God, and those who exist are ordained by God.
You, king, the Most High God gave Nebuchadnezzar your father the kingdom, and greatness, and glory, and majesty:
If you see the oppression of the poor, and the violent taking away of justice and righteousness in a district, don't marvel at the matter: for one official is eyed by a higher one; and there are officials over them.
Jesus summoned them, and said to them, "You know that they who are recognized as rulers over the nations lord it over them, and their great ones exercise authority over them.
While you kept it, didn't it remain your own? After it was sold, wasn't it in your power? How is it that you have conceived this thing in your heart? You haven't lied to men, but to God."
The wife doesn't have authority over her own body, but the husband. Likewise also the husband doesn't have authority over his own body, but the wife.
It is an abomination for kings to do wrong, for the throne is established by righteousness.
Take away the wicked from the king's presence, and his throne will be established in righteousness.
Love and faithfulness keep the king safe. His throne is sustained by love.
Don't be hasty to go out of his presence. Don't persist in an evil thing, for he does whatever pleases him,
for the king's word is supreme. Who can say to him, "What are you doing?"
that his heart not be lifted up above his brothers, and that he not turn 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, 'One who rules over men righteously, who rules in the fear of God,
The king who fairly judges the poor, his throne shall be established forever.
From Thematic Bible
Authority » Of the church
Whoever's sins you forgive, they are forgiven them. Whoever's sins you retain, they have been retained."
I will give to you the keys of the Kingdom of Heaven, and whatever you bind on earth will have been bound in heaven; and whatever you release on earth will have been released in heaven."
Most certainly I tell you, whatever things you bind on earth will have been bound in heaven, and whatever things you release on earth will have been released in heaven.
As they went on their way through the cities, they delivered the decrees to them to keep which had been ordained by the apostles and elders who were at Jerusalem.
Obey your leaders and submit to them, for they watch on behalf of your souls, as those who will give account, that they may do this with joy, and not with groaning, for that would be unprofitable for you.
Authority » Of Christ
Jesus came to them and spoke to them, saying, "All authority has been given to me in heaven and on earth.
They were all amazed, so that they questioned among themselves, saying, "What is this? A new teaching? For with authority he commands even the unclean spirits, and they obey him!"
He also gave him authority to execute judgment, because he is a son of man.
Battle of Life » Promises of ultimate triumph » Authority
He who overcomes, and he who keeps my works to the end, to him I will give authority over the nations.
God's Promises » To the overcomers » Authority
He who overcomes, and he who keeps my works to the end, to him I will give authority over the nations.
Overcomers » Authority
He who overcomes, and he who keeps my works to the end, to him I will give authority over the nations.
Topics on Authority
Abuse Of Authority, Examples Of
Genesis 16:6But Abram said to Sarai, "Behold, your maid is in your hand. Do to her whatever is good in your eyes." Sarai dealt harshly with her, and she fled from her face.
Abuse Of Authority, Warnings Against
Ephesians 6:9You masters, do the same things to them, and give up threatening, knowing that he who is both their Master and yours is in heaven, and there is no partiality with him.
All Authority Has Been Given To Jesus
Matthew 28:18Jesus came to them and spoke to them, saying, "All authority has been given to me in heaven and on earth.
Apostles, Authority In Church
2 Corinthians 13:10For this cause I write these things while absent, that I may not deal sharply when present, according to the authority which the Lord gave me for building up, and not for tearing down.
Apostles, Basis Of Authority
Romans 1:5through whom we received grace and apostleship, for obedience of faith among all the nations, for his name's sake;
Authority Delegated To People
Genesis 39:4Joseph found favor in his sight. He ministered to him, and he made him overseer over his house, and all that he had he put into his hand.
Authority Of Disciples
Numbers 27:20You shall put of your honor on him, that all the congregation of the children of Israel may obey.
Authority Of People
Hebrews 13:17Obey your leaders and submit to them, for they watch on behalf of your souls, as those who will give account, that they may do this with joy, and not with groaning, for that would be unprofitable for you.
Authority Within The Family, Kinds Of
Proverbs 19:18Discipline your son, for there is hope; don't be a willing party to his death.
Authority, of human institutions
Romans 1:24-26Therefore God also gave them up in the lusts of their hearts to uncleanness, that their bodies should be dishonored among themselves,
Authority, Responsibilities Of
Matthew 20:25-28But Jesus summoned them, and said, "You know that the rulers of the nations lord it over them, and their great ones exercise authority over them.
Christ's Authority Over Death
Matthew 9:18-25While he told these things to them, behold, a ruler came and worshiped him, saying, "My daughter has just died, but come and lay your hand on her, and she will live."
Christ's Authority Over Evil
Mark 1:23-27Immediately there was in their synagogue a man with an unclean spirit, and he cried out,
Christ's Authority Over Sickness
Matthew 8:14-15When Jesus came into Peter's house, he saw his wife's mother lying sick with a fever.
Christ's Authority Over Sin
Matthew 9:6But that you may know that the Son of Man has authority on earth to forgive sins..." (then he said to the paralytic), "Get up, and take up your mat, and go up to your house."
Church Authority, Of Eldars
Acts 20:28Take heed, therefore, to yourselves, and to all the flock, in which the Holy Spirit has made you overseers, to shepherd the assembly of the Lord and God which he purchased with his own blood.
Church Authority, Of Jesus Christ
Ephesians 5:23For the husband is the head of the wife, and Christ also is the head of the assembly, being himself the savior of the body.
Church, Christ Authority Over
Ephesians 2:20being built on the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Christ Jesus 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 that working of the strength of his might
Honoring Authority
Titus 3:1Remind them to be in subjection to rulers and to authorities, to be obedient, to be ready for every good work,
Human Authority, Christian Response
Romans 13:1Let every soul be in subjection to the higher authorities, for there is no authority except from God, and those who exist are ordained by God.
Human Authority, Instituted By God
Romans 13:1-2Let every soul be in subjection to the higher authorities, for there is no authority except from God, and those who exist are ordained by God.
Human Authority, Nature Of
Romans 13:1Let every soul be in subjection to the higher authorities, for there is no authority except from God, and those who exist are ordained by God.
Man's Authority Over The Devil
Mark 3:15and to have authority 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 the sky, [saying], O king Nebuchadnezzar, to you it is spoken: The kingdom has departed from you:
Rebellion, Against Human Authority
Genesis 14:3-4All these joined together in the valley of Siddim (the same is the Salt Sea).
Respecting Authority
Romans 13:7Give therefore to everyone what you owe: taxes to whom taxes are due; customs to whom customs; respect to whom respect; honor to whom honor.
Submission To Authority
Matthew 8:4-10Jesus said to him, "See that you tell nobody, but go, show yourself to the priest, and offer the gift that Moses commanded, as a testimony to them."
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