38 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, Or to governors,
Jesus answered, Thou couldest have no power over me, unless it were given thee from above: therefore he that delivered me to thee, hath the greater sin.
Let every soul be subject to the supreme powers, for there is no power but from God; the powers that be, are appointed by God.
But Jesus calling them, saith to them, Ye know that they who rule over the Gentiles, lord it over them, and their great ones exercise authority upon them.
And to keep back part of the price of the land? While it remained, did it not remain thine? And when it was sold, was it not in thy power? Why hast thou conceived this thing in thy heart? Thou hast not lied to men, but to God.
The wife hath not power over her own body, but the husband; and in like manner the husband also hath not power over his own body, but the wife.
From Thematic Bible
Authority » Of the church
Whose soever sins ye remit, they are remitted to them; and whose soever sins ye retain, they are retained.
And I will give thee the keys of the kingdom of heaven: and whatsoever thou shalt bind on earth shall be bound in heaven, and whatsoever thou shalt loose on earth shall be loosed in heaven.
Verily I say to you, Whatsoever ye shall bind on earth, shall be bound in heaven, and whatsoever ye shall loose on earth, shall be loosed in heaven.
And as they went through the cities, they gave them the decrees, which were determined by the apostles and elders that were at Jerusalem to keep.
Obey them that have the rule over you, and submit yourselves; for they watch over your souls, as they that must give account; that they may do this with joy, and not with groans: for that is unprofitable for you.
Authority » Of Christ
And Jesus came and spake to them, saying, All power is given me in heaven and in earth.
And they were all amazed, so that they questioned among themselves, saying, What is this? What new teaching is this? For with authority he commandeth even the unclean spirits and they obey him.
And hath given him authority, to execute judgment likewise, because he is the Son of man.
Battle of Life » Promises of ultimate triumph » Authority
And he that overcometh and keepeth my works unto the end, to him will I give power over the nations.
God's Promises » To the overcomers » Authority
And he that overcometh and keepeth my works unto the end, to him will I give power over the nations.
Overcomers » Authority
And he that overcometh and keepeth my works unto the end, to him will I give power over the nations.
Topics on Authority
Abuse Of Authority, Warnings Against
Ephesians 6:9And ye masters, do the same things to them, forbearing threatning, knowing that your master is in heaven, and there is no respect of persons with him.
All Authority Has Been Given To Jesus
Matthew 28:18And Jesus came and spake to them, saying, All power is given 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 severity, according to the power which the Lord hath given me, for edification, and not for destruction.
Apostles, Basis Of Authority
Romans 1:5By whom we have received grace and apostleship, for obedience to the faith in all nations for his name, Among whom are ye also, the called of Jesus Christ:
Authority Delegated To People
Luke 19:17And he said to him, Well done, good servant; because thou hast been faithful in a very little, be thou governor over ten cities.
Authority Of Disciples
Matthew 10:1And having called to him his twelve disciples, he gave them power over unclean spirits, to cast them out and to heal every disease and every malady.
Authority Of People
Hebrews 13:17Obey them that have the rule over you, and submit yourselves; for they watch over your souls, as they that must give account; that they may do this with joy, and not with groans: for that is unprofitable for you.
Authority Within The Family, Kinds Of
Colossians 3:20Children, obey your parents in all things; for this is well-pleasing to the Lord.
Authority, of human institutions
Romans 1:24-26Wherefore God also gave them up to uncleanness in the desires of their hearts, to dishonour their bodies among themselves;
Authority, Responsibilities Of
Matthew 20:25-28But Jesus calling them to him said, Ye know that the princes of the Gentiles lord it over them, and they that are great exercise authority upon them.
Christ's Authority Over Death
Matthew 9:18-25While he spake these things to them, behold a certain ruler coming worshiped him, saying, My daughter is even now dying: but come and lay thine hand on her, and she shall live.
Christ's Authority Over Evil
Mark 1:23-27And there was in their synagogue a man heaving an unclean spirit, and he cried out, saying, Let us alone:
Christ's Authority Over Nature
Matthew 8:23-27And when he was come into the vessel, his disciples followed him.
Christ's Authority Over Sickness
Matthew 8:14-15And Jesus coming into Peter's house, saw his wife's mother lying sick of a fever.
Christ's Authority Over Sin
Matthew 9:6To say, Thy sins are forgiven thee? Or to say, Arise and walk? But that ye may know that the Son of man hath power on earth to forgive sins (then saith he to the paralytic) Arise, take up thy couch, and go to thy house.
Church Authority, Of Eldars
Acts 20:28Take heed therefore to yourselves and to the whole flock, over which the Holy Ghost hath made you overseers, to feed the church of God, which he hath purchased with his own blood.
Church Authority, Of Jesus Christ
Ephesians 5:23For the husband is head of the wife, as Christ also is head of the church:
Church, Christ Authority Over
Ephesians 2:20Built upon the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Jesus Christ himself being the chief cornerstone, On whom all the building fitly framed together,
Demons, Christ's Authority
Ephesians 1:19-22And what the exceeding greatness of his power toward us who believe, according to the energy 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 for every good work:
Human Authority, Christian Response
Romans 13:1Let every soul be subject to the supreme powers, for there is no power but from God; the powers that be, are appointed by God.
Human Authority, Instituted By God
Romans 13:1-2Let every soul be subject to the supreme powers, for there is no power but from God; the powers that be, are appointed by God.
Human Authority, Nature Of
Romans 13:1Let every soul be subject to the supreme powers, for there is no power but from God; the powers that be, are appointed by God.
People Lacking Authority
2 Corinthians 11:17What I speak, I speak not after the Lord; but as it were foolishly, in this confidence of boasting.
Rebellion, Against Human Authority
Mark 15:7And there was one named Barabbas, who lay bound with them that had made insurrection with him, who had committed murder in the insurrection.
Respecting Authority
Romans 13:7Render therefore to all their due: tribute to whom tribute is due, custom to whom custom, fear to whom fear, honour to whom honour.
Submission To Authority
Matthew 8:4-10And immediately his leprosy was cleansed. And Jesus saith to him, See thou tell no man, but go, shew thyself to the priest, and offer the gift that 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, ye are gods?
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