10 Bible Verses about Citizens, Christian Duties
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Let every soul be subject to the powers that are over them: for there is no such power but from God: the powers that are over men, are appointed by God. So that he who resisteth the power, resisteth the ordinance of God: and they that resist shall receive condemnation. For rulers are not a terror to good works, but to the evil. Wouldest thou then not be afraid of the civil power? do what is good, and thou shalt have praise from it:read more.
for he is the minister of God to thee for good. But if thou dost evil, be afraid; for he beareth not the sword in vain: for he is also the minister of God, as an avenger to execute his wrath upon the malefactor. Wherefore it is necessary to submit, not only on account of punishment, but also of conscience. For you pay them tribute also for this reason; because they are God's ministers, continually attending hereunto. Render therefore to all what is their due: tribute to whom tribute is due, custom to whom custom, reverence to whom reverence, honor to whom honor.
This then I exhort thee first of all, that supplications, prayers, intercessions, and thanksgivings he made for all men;
Give due honor to all men. Love the brotherhood. Fear God. Honour the king.
They answered, Cesar's. Then saith He unto them, Render therefore to Cesar the things that are Cesar's; and to God the things that are God's.
But Peter, and the other apostles, answered, and said, We ought to obey God rather than men.
but that we may not give them offence, go to the sea-side and throw in a hook, and take the first fish that comes up, and open its mouth, and thou shalt find a piece of money: that take and give them for me and thee.
Admonish them to be submissive to governors and magistrates, to obey their orders, and to be ready to every good work;
Be subject therefore to every human form of government, for the Lord's sake: whether it be to a king as supreme; or to governors as persons sent by him for the punishment of evil-doers, and the praise of them that do well. For so is the will of God, that by your good behaviour ye may silence the ignorance of foolish men:read more.
as free, and yet not using your liberty as a cloke for wickedness, but as the servants of God. Give due honor to all men. Love the brotherhood. Fear God. Honour the king.
Is it lawful to give tribute to Cesar, or not? But Jesus knew their malice, and said, Why do ye tempt me, ye hypocrites? Shew me the tribute-money. And they brought Him a Roman Penny.read more.
And He saith unto them, Whose image and inscription is this? They answered, Cesar's. Then saith He unto them, Render therefore to Cesar the things that are Cesar's; and to God the things that are God's.
Then said He unto them, Render therefore unto Cesar the things that are Cesar's, and to God the things that are God's.
Bible Theasaurus
- Duties (69 instances)
Related Topics
- Attitudes Towards Kings
- Authority, of human institutions
- Brothers Love
- Caesar
- Citizenship
- Civic Duties
- Civil Government
- Civil authorities
- Giving Back
- Giving To God
- Giving To Others
- Giving, Of Possessions
- God In Relation To Man
- God Possessing