38 Bible Verses about Authority
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Submit yourself to every human ordinance, for the Lord's sake; whether to a king as supreme;
Jesus answered him, "You would have no authority against Me, unless it were given to you from above; on this account, he who delivered Me up to you has greater sin."
Let every soul be in subjection to the authorities that are over him; for there is no authority, except from God; and the authorities that are have been appointed by God.
And Jesus, calling them to Him, saith to them, "Ye know that those thinking to rule over the gentiles lord it over them; and their great ones exercise authority over them;
While remaining, did it not remain your own? and, when sold, did it not continue in your own authority? Why did you conceive in your heart this thing? You did not lie to men, but to God."
The wife has not authority over her own body, but the husband; and, in like manner also, the husband has not authority over his own body, but the wife.
From Thematic Bible
Authority » Of the church
Whosesoever sins ye remit, they are remitted to them; whosesoever sins ye retain, they are retained."
I will give you the keys of the Kingdom of Heaven; and whatsoever you shall bind on the earth shall have been bound in Heaven, and whatsoever you shall loose on the earth shall have been loosed in Heaven."
Verily, I say to you, whatsoever ye bind upon the earth shall have been bound in Heaven, and whatsoever ye loose on the earth shall have been loosed in Heaven.
And, as they were journeying through the cities, they were delivering to them the decrees to keep, that had been ordained by the apostles and elders who were in Jerusalem.
Obey those who are your leaders, and submit to them; for they watch in behalf of your souls, as those who are to give an account; that they may do this with joy, and not with sighing; for this would be unprofitable for you.
Authority » Of Christ
for He was teaching them as One having authority, and not as the scribes.
And Jesus, coming near, spake to them, saying, "All authority was given to Me in Heaven and on earth:
And they were all amazed, insomuch that they questioned among themselves, saying, What is this? A new teaching! With authority He commandeth even the unclean spirits, and they obey Him!"
and He gave Him authority to execute judgment, because He is the Son of Man.
Battle of Life » Promises of ultimate triumph » Authority
And he that overcomes, and he that keeps My works until the end, to him will I give authority over the nations;
God's Promises » To the overcomers » Authority
And he that overcomes, and he that keeps My works until the end, to him will I give authority over the nations;
Overcomers » Authority
And he that overcomes, and he that keeps My works until the end, to him will I give authority over the nations;
Topics on Authority
Abuse Of Authority, Examples Of
James 2:6But ye dishonored the poor man! Do not the rich oppress you, and do they not drag you before the judgment-seats?
Abuse Of Authority, Warnings Against
Ephesians 6:9And, masters, do the same thing to them, forbearing the threat; knowing that both 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, spake to them, saying, "All authority was 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, when present, deal sharply according to the authority which the Lord gave me for building up, and not casting 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
Luke 19:17And he said to him, 'Well done, good servant; because you were faithful in a very little, have authority over ten cities.'
Authority Of Christ
Matthew 7:29for He was teaching them as One having authority, and not as the scribes.
Authority Of Disciples
Matthew 10:1And, having called to Him His twelve disciples, He gave them authority over unclean spirits, so as to cast them out, and to heal every disease and every sickness.
Authority Of People
Hebrews 13:17Obey those who are your leaders, and submit to them; for they watch in behalf of your souls, as those who are to give an account; that they may do this with joy, and not with sighing; for this would be 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 doth He still find fault? for who has withstood His will?"
Authority, of human institutions
Romans 1:24-26Wherefore, God gave them up in the desires of their hearts unto the uncleanness of dishonoring their bodies among themselves;
Authority, Responsibilities Of
Matthew 20:25-28But Jesus, calling them near, said, "Ye know that the rulers of the nations exercise lordship over them.
Christ's Authority Over Death
Matthew 9:18-25While He is speaking these things to them, behold, a ruler, having come to Him, was worshiping Him, saying, "My daughter just now died; but, coming, lay Thy hand upon her, and she shall live."
Christ's Authority Over Evil
Mark 1:23-27And straight-way there was in the synagogue a man with an unclean spirit. And he cried out,
Christ's Authority Over Nature
Matthew 8:23-27And His disciples followed Him, as He entered into a boat.
Christ's Authority Over Sickness
Matthew 8:14-15And Jesus, coming into the house of Peter, saw his mother-in-law prostrate, and sick with fever;
Christ's Authority Over Sin
Matthew 9:6"But, that ye may know that the Son of Man hath authority on the earth to forgive sins" (then saith He to the paralytic), "Arise, and take up your bed, and go to your house."
Church Authority, Of Eldars
Acts 20:28Take heed to yourselves, and to all the flock in which the Holy Spirit appointed you overseers, to shepherd the assembly of God, which He purchased with His own blood.
Church Authority, Of Jesus Christ
Ephesians 5:23because a husband is head of the wife, as Christ also is Head of the assembly; Himself the Savior of the body.
Church, Christ Authority Over
Ephesians 2:20having been built upon the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Christ Jesus Himself being the chief corner-stone;
Demons, Christ's Authority
Ephesians 1:19-22and what the surpassing greatness of His power toward us who believe, according to the working of the strength of His might,
Honoring Authority
Titus 3:1Remind them to submit to rulers, 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 authorities that are over him; for there is no authority, except from God; and the authorities that are have been appointed by God.
Human Authority, Instituted By God
Romans 13:1-2Let every soul be in subjection to the authorities that are over him; for there is no authority, except from God; and the authorities that are have been appointed by God.
Human Authority, Nature Of
Romans 13:1Let every soul be in subjection to the authorities that are over him; for there is no authority, except from God; and the authorities that are have been appointed by God.
People Lacking Authority
2 Corinthians 11:17What I am speaking I speak not according to the Lord, but as in foolishness, in this confidence of boasting.
Rebellion, Against Human Authority
Mark 15:7And there was one called Barabbas, bound with the insurgents, who, in the insurrection, had committed murder.
Respecting Authority
Romans 13:7Render to all their dues; tribute to whom tribute is due; custom to whom custom; fear to whom fear; honor to whom honor.
Submission To Authority
Matthew 8:4-10And Jesus saith to him, "See that you tell no one: but go, 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, "Has it not been written in your law, 'I said, ye are gods?'
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