9 Bible Verses about Civic Duties
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But that we give them no offence, go unto the sea, and cast in a hook, and take the first fish which cometh up; and on opening his mouth, thou wilt find a stater, that take and give them for me and thee.
They say unto him, Caesar's. Then saith he to them, Render therefore to Caesar, the things which are Caesar's; and to God, the things which are God's.
LET every soul be subject to the superior powers: for there is no power but from God; the existing powers are appointed by God.
REMIND them to be subject to princes and those invested with authority, to obey magistrates, to be ready for every good work,
Be subject therefore to every human constitution for the Lord's sake; whether to a king as the supreme magistrate;
or to governors, as sent by him for the punishment of wicked doers, but the praise of those who do well.
And Paul said, I had not observed, brethren, that he was high-priest: for it is written, "Thou shalt not speak evil of the ruler of thy people."
In like manner also do these men, even when they dream, defile indeed the flesh, despise sovereignty, and revile dignities.
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But that we give them no offence, go unto the sea, and cast in a hook, and take the first fish which cometh up; and on opening his mouth, thou wilt find a stater, that take and give them for me and thee.
They say unto him, Caesar's. Then saith he to them, Render therefore to Caesar, the things which are Caesar's; and to God, the things which are God's.
Civic duties » To honour rulers
In like manner also do these men, even when they dream, defile indeed the flesh, despise sovereignty, and revile dignities.
LET every soul be subject to the superior powers: for there is no power but from God; the existing powers are appointed by God.
The Nation » Ps 137; ro 13 miscellaneous topics relating to, government, kings, rulers, etc » Civic duties
But that we give them no offence, go unto the sea, and cast in a hook, and take the first fish which cometh up; and on opening his mouth, thou wilt find a stater, that take and give them for me and thee.
They say unto him, Caesar's. Then saith he to them, Render therefore to Caesar, the things which are Caesar's; and to God, the things which are God's.
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
