15 Bible Verses about Human Authority, Christian Response

Let every soul be subject to the higher authorities. For there is no authority but from God: the authorities that are, have been appointed by God.

Tell us, therefore, what do you think? Is it lawful to give tribute to Caesar, or not? But Jesus, knowing their wickedness, said to them: "Why do you tempt me, hypocrites? Show me the tribute-money. And they brought him a denarius.read more.
And he said to them: Whose image and superscription is this? They said to him: Caesar's. Then he said to them: Give, therefore, to Caesar the things that are Caesar s, and to God the things that are God s.

And they came and said to him: Teacher, we know that you are true, and that you care for no one; for you do not regard the person of men, but teach the way of God in truth. Is it lawful to give tribute to Caesar, or not? Must we give, or must we not give? But, knowing their hypocrisy, he said to them: Why do you tempt me? Bring me a denarius, that I may see it. They brought it; and he said to them: Whose image and superscription is this? They said to him: Caesar's.read more.
And Jesus answered and said to them: Give to Caesar the things that are Caesar s, and to God the things that are God s. And they were astonished at him.

Is it lawful for us to give tribute to Caesar, or not? But he perceived their cunning, and said to them: Why do you tempt me? Show me a denarius. Whose image and superscription has it? They answered and said: Caesar's.read more.
He said to them: Give, therefore, to Caesar the things that are Caesar s, and to God the things that are God s.

Wherefore, it is necessary to be subject, not only because of punishment, but also for conscience sake. On this very account, too, pay tribute also: for they are the public servants of God, attending continually to this very thing. Render, therefore, to all their dues; tribute, to whom tribute is due; custom, to whom custom; fear, to whom fear; honor, to whom honor is due.

Put them in mind to be subject to principalities and authorities, to obey rulers, to be ready for every good work,

Submit yourselves to every ordinance of man, for the Lord's sake; whether it be to the king, as supreme ruler, or to governors, as those sent by him for the punishment of evil-doers, and for the praise of those who do well.

Render, therefore, to all their dues; tribute, to whom tribute is due; custom, to whom custom; fear, to whom fear; honor, to whom honor is due.

Honor all men; love the brotherhood; reverence God; honor the king.

Bat Peter and John answering them, said: Whether it is right in the sight of God to obey you rather than God, judge you.

They said to him: Caesar's. Then he said to them: Give, therefore, to Caesar the things that are Caesar s, and to God the things that are God s.

And Jesus answered and said to them: Give to Caesar the things that are Caesar s, and to God the things that are God s. And they were astonished at him.

He said to them: Give, therefore, to Caesar the things that are Caesar s, and to God the things that are God s.

By faith Moses was concealed by his parents for three months after his birth, because they saw that he was a beautiful child: and they feared not the command of the king.

I exhort, therefore, first of all, that supplications, prayers, intercessions, and giving of thanks be made for all men, for kings, and for all that are in authority, that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life in all godliness and gravity.