9 Bible Verses about Civic Duties
Most Relevant Verses
But that we may not give them offence, go to the lake, and cast a hook, and take the fish that first cometh up; and on opening his mouth, thou wilt find a shekel; take that, and give it to them for me and thee.
They say, Caesars. Then saith he to them, Render then to Caesar the things that are Caesars, and to God the things that are Gods.
Let every one submit to the authorities that are over him; for there is no authority which is not from God: and the authorities which exist have been ordained by God.
Put them in mind to submit themselves to governments, to authorities, to obey magistrates, to be ready for every good work,
Submit yourselves therefore to every human institution for the Lords sake; whether to the king, as supreme;
or to governors, as being sent by him for the punishment of evildoers, and the praise of those who do well.
Then said Paul, I knew not, brethren, that he was highpriest; for it is written, "Thou shalt not speak evil of a ruler of thy people."
Honor all men; love the brotherhood; fear God; honor the king.
Yet in like manner these dreamers defile the flesh, despise dominion, and rail at dignities.
Bible Theasaurus
- Civic (1 instance)
- Duties (69 instances)
From Thematic Bible
Civic duties » General references to
But that we may not give them offence, go to the lake, and cast a hook, and take the fish that first cometh up; and on opening his mouth, thou wilt find a shekel; take that, and give it to them for me and thee.
They say, Caesars. Then saith he to them, Render then to Caesar the things that are Caesars, and to God the things that are Gods.
Civic duties » To honour rulers
Yet in like manner these dreamers defile the flesh, despise dominion, and rail at dignities.
Honor all men; love the brotherhood; fear God; honor the king.
Let every one submit to the authorities that are over him; for there is no authority which is not from God: and the authorities which exist have been ordained by God.
The Nation » Ps 137; ro 13 miscellaneous topics relating to, government, kings, rulers, etc » Civic duties
But that we may not give them offence, go to the lake, and cast a hook, and take the fish that first cometh up; and on opening his mouth, thou wilt find a shekel; take that, and give it to them for me and thee.
They say, Caesars. Then saith he to them, Render then to Caesar the things that are Caesars, and to God the things that are Gods.
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
