9 Bible Verses about Civic Duties
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But rather than give offense to them, go down to the sea and throw in a hook. Take the first fish that comes up, open its mouth and you will find in it a dollar. Take that and pay the tax for us both."
They answered, "The emperor's." Then he said to them, "Then pay the emperor what belongs to the emperor, and pay God what belongs to God!"
Everyone must obey the authorities that are over him, for no authority can exist without the permission of God; the existing authorities have been established by him,
Remind men to accept and obey the constituted authorities, to be ready for any useful service,
Submit to all human authority, for the Master's sake; to the emperor, as supreme,
and to governors, as sent by him to punish evil-doers, and to encourage those who do right.
"I did not know, brothers," said Paul, "that he was high priest, for the Scripture says, 'You shall not say anything against any ruler of your people.' "
Treat everyone with respect. Love the brotherhood, be reverent to God, respect the emperor.
In that same way these dreamers defile the body, make light of authority, and deride majesty.
Bible Theasaurus
- Civic (1 instance)
- Duties (69 instances)
From Thematic Bible
Civic duties » General references to
But rather than give offense to them, go down to the sea and throw in a hook. Take the first fish that comes up, open its mouth and you will find in it a dollar. Take that and pay the tax for us both."
They answered, "The emperor's." Then he said to them, "Then pay the emperor what belongs to the emperor, and pay God what belongs to God!"
Civic duties » To honour rulers
In that same way these dreamers defile the body, make light of authority, and deride majesty.
Treat everyone with respect. Love the brotherhood, be reverent to God, respect the emperor.
Everyone must obey the authorities that are over him, for no authority can exist without the permission of God; the existing authorities have been established by him,
The Nation » Ps 137; ro 13 miscellaneous topics relating to, government, kings, rulers, etc » Civic duties
But rather than give offense to them, go down to the sea and throw in a hook. Take the first fish that comes up, open its mouth and you will find in it a dollar. Take that and pay the tax for us both."
They answered, "The emperor's." Then he said to them, "Then pay the emperor what belongs to the emperor, and pay God what belongs to God!"
Related Topics
- Anarchy
- Attitudes Towards Kings
- Attitudes, to other people
- Authority
- Authority, of human institutions
- Be Subject To People
- Brothers Love
- Citizens, Christian Duties
- Citizenship
- Civil Government
- Civil authorities
- Fear God!
- Fearing God
- Government
