6 Bible Verses about Honoring Authority

Remind people that they must submit to the rulers who are in authority over them; that they must obey the magistrates, be prepared for every right action,

"Caesar's," they replied. "Pay therefore," He rejoined, "what is Caesar's to Caesar; and what is God's to God."

"What is Caesar's," replied Jesus, "pay to Caesar--and what is God's, pay to God." And they wondered exceedingly at Him.

"Pay therefore," He replied, "what is Caesar's to Caesar--and what is God's to God."

I exhort then, first of all, that supplications, prayers, intercessions and thanksgivings be offered on behalf of all men; including kings and all who are in high station, in order that we may live peaceful and tranquil lives with all godliness and gravity.

Submit, for the Lord's sake, to every authority set up by man, whether it be to the Emperor as supreme ruler,