38 Bible Verses about Authority
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For the Lord's sake submit to all human authority; to the emperor as supreme,
Jesus answered him, "You would have no power at all over me, if it had not been given to you from above. So the man who betrayed me to you is more guilty than you."
Everybody must obey the civil authorities that are over him, for no authority exists except by God's permission; the existing authorities have been established by Him,
Then Jesus called them to Him, and said to them, "You know that those who are supposed to rule the heathen lord it over them, and their great men rule as despots over them;
As long as it was unsold, was it not yours, and when it was sold, was not the money at your disposal? How could you have the heart to do such a thing! You did not lie to men but to God!"
The wife does not have the right to do as she pleases with her own body; the husband has his right to it. In the same way the husband does not have the right to do as he pleases with his own body; the wife has her right to it.
From Thematic Bible
Authority » Of the church
If you get forgiveness for people's sins, they are forgiven them; if you let people's sins fasten upon them, they will remain fastened upon them."
I will give you the keys of the kingdom of heaven, and whatever you forbid on earth must be what is already forbidden in heaven, and whatever you permit on earth must be what is already permitted in heaven."
I solemnly say to you, whatever you forbid on earth must be already forbidden in heaven, and whatever you permit on earth must be already permitted in heaven.
As they journeyed on from town to town, they delivered to the brothers to keep the decisions reached by the apostles and elders at Jerusalem.
Continue to obey and to be submissive to your leaders, for they are ever watching in defense of your souls, as men who will have to give account of their trust. Treat them in this way, so that they may work with joy and not with grief.
Authority » Of Christ
for He was teaching them as one who had authority to teach, and not as their scribes did.
Then Jesus came up to them, and said, "Full authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me.
They were all so dumbfounded that they kept discussing it among themselves, and asking, "What does this mean? It is a new teaching. He gives orders with authority even to foul spirits, and they obey Him."
Battle of Life » Promises of ultimate triumph » Authority
To him who conquers and continues to the very end to do the works that please me, I will give authority over the heathen;
God's Promises » To the overcomers » Authority
To him who conquers and continues to the very end to do the works that please me, I will give authority over the heathen;
Overcomers » Authority
To him who conquers and continues to the very end to do the works that please me, I will give authority over the heathen;
Topics on Authority
Abuse Of Authority, Examples Of
James 2:6But you, in contrast, have humiliated the poor man. Are not the rich men those who oppress you and drag you to court?
Abuse Of Authority, Warnings Against
Ephesians 6:9You slave-owners, too, must maintain the same attitude toward your slaves, and stop threatening them, for you know that their real Lord and yours is in heaven, and that He never shows partiality.
All Authority Has Been Given To Jesus
Matthew 28:18Then Jesus came up to them, and said, "Full authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me.
Apostles, Authority In Church
2 Corinthians 13:10This is why I am writing this while far away from you, that when I do come, I may not have to deal harshly with you in accordance with the authority which the Lord has given me, for building you up, not for tearing you down.
Apostles, Basis Of Authority
Romans 1:5through whom we have received God's favor and a commission as an apostle in His name to urge upon all the heathen obedience inspired by faith,
Authority Delegated To People
Luke 19:17So he said to him, 'Well done, my good slave! Because you have proven dependable in a very small business, be governor of ten cities!'
Authority Of Christ
Matthew 7:29for He was teaching them as one who had authority to teach, and not as their scribes did.
Authority Of Disciples
Matthew 10:1Then He called His twelve disciples to Him, and gave them authority over foul spirits, so that they could drive them out, and so that they could cure any disease or ailment.
Authority Of People
Hebrews 13:17Continue to obey and to be submissive to your leaders, for they are ever watching in defense of your souls, as men who will have to give account of their trust. Treat them in this way, so that they may work with joy and not with grief.
Authority Within The Family, Kinds Of
Colossians 3:20Children, practice obedience to your parents in everything, for this is acceptable in Christians.
Authority, Belonging To God
Romans 9:19-21So you will ask me, "Why does He still find fault? For who can resist His will?"
Authority, of human institutions
Romans 1:24-26So God has given them up to sexual impurity, in the evil trend of their heart's desires, so that they degrade their own bodies with one another,
Authority, Responsibilities Of
Matthew 20:25-28But Jesus called them to Him and said, "You know that the rulers of the heathen lord it over them, and their great men rule as despots over them.
Christ's Authority Over Death
Matthew 9:18-25And just as He was saying these things to them, an official came up and fell on his knees before Him, and said, "My daughter has just died, but come and lay your hand upon her and she will come to life."
Christ's Authority Over Evil
Mark 1:23-27Just at that moment there was a man in their synagogue who was under the spell of a foul spirit, and so he screamed,
Christ's Authority Over Nature
Matthew 8:23-27And He got into a boat, and His disciples went with Him.
Christ's Authority Over Sickness
Matthew 8:14-15When He went into Peter's house, He saw his mother-in-law lying in bed sick with fever.
Christ's Authority Over Sin
Matthew 9:6But to show you that the Son of Man has authority to forgive sins on earth" -- turning to the paralyzed man, He said to Him -- "Get up, pick up your bed, and go home."
Church Authority, Of Eldars
Acts 20:28Take care of yourselves and of the whole flock, of which the Holy Spirit has made you overseers, so as to continue to be shepherds of the church of God, which He bought with His own blood.
Church Authority, Of Jesus Christ
Ephesians 5:23for a husband is the head of his wife, just as Christ is the Head of the church, His body, and Saviour of it.
Church, Christ Authority Over
Ephesians 2:20for you are built upon the foundation of the apostles and prophets, with Christ Jesus Himself the cornerstone.
Demons, Christ's Authority
Ephesians 1:19-22and how surpassingly great is His power for us who believe, measured by His tremendously mighty power
Honoring Authority
Titus 3:1Constantly remind people to submit to and obey the rulers who have authority over them, so as to be ready for any good enterprise,
Human Authority, Christian Response
Romans 13:1Everybody must obey the civil authorities that are over him, for no authority exists except by God's permission; the existing authorities have been established by Him,
Human Authority, Instituted By God
Romans 13:1-2Everybody must obey the civil authorities that are over him, for no authority exists except by God's permission; the existing authorities have been established by Him,
Human Authority, Nature Of
Romans 13:1Everybody must obey the civil authorities that are over him, for no authority exists except by God's permission; the existing authorities have been established by Him,
People Lacking Authority
2 Corinthians 11:17But when I talk in this boastful confidence, I am not talking in accordance with the way the Lord talked, but just as a fool talks.
Rebellion, Against Human Authority
Mark 15:7There was in prison a man named Barabbas, among some revolutionaries who in their uprising had committed murder,
Respecting Authority
Romans 13:7Pay all of them what is due them -- tribute to the officer to receive it, taxes to the officer to receive them, respect to the man entitled to it, and honor to the man entitled to it.
Submission To Authority
Matthew 8:4-10Then Jesus said to him, "See that you tell nobody, but go, show yourself to the priest, and, to testify to the people, make the offering that Moses prescribed."
The Authority Of Scripture
John 10:34-36Jesus answered them, "Is it not written in your law, 'I said, "You are gods"'?
