6 Bible Verses about Be Subject To People

Let every person be subject to the governing authorities. For there is no authority except from God [granted by His permission and sanction], and those which exist have been put in place by God.

Therefore one must be subject [to civil authorities], not only to escape the punishment [that comes with wrongdoing], but also as a matter of principle [knowing what is right before God].

Remind people to be subject to rulers and authorities, to be obedient, to be ready and willing to do good,

Submit yourselves to [the authority of] every human institution for the sake of the Lord [to honor His name], whether it is to a king as one in a position of power,

Urge bond-servants to be subject to their own masters in everything, to be pleasing and not talk back,

For though I am free from all men, I have made myself a slave to everyone, so that I may win more [for Christ].