6 Bible Verses about Honoring Authority
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Remind people to be subject to rulers and authorities, to be obedient, to be ready and willing to do good,
They said, “[The Emperor Tiberius] Caesar’s.” Then He said to them, “Then pay to Caesar the things that are Caesar’s; and to God the things that are God’s.”
Jesus said to them, “Pay to Caesar the things that are Caesar’s, and to God the things that are God’s.” And they were greatly amazed at Him.
He said to them, “Then pay to Caesar the things that are Caesar’s, and to God the things that are God’s.”
First of all, then, I urge that petitions (specific requests), prayers, intercessions (prayers for others) and thanksgivings be offered on behalf of all people, for kings and all who are in [positions of] high authority, so that we may live a peaceful and quiet life in all godliness and dignity.
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,
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Related Topics
- Attitudes Towards Kings
- Authority, of human institutions
- Be Subject To People
- Citizens, Christian Duties
- Citizenship
- Civic Duties
- Civil Government
- Civil authorities
- Commandments Of Christ
- Giving Back