19 Bible Verses about Human Authority, Christian Response

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Matthew 22:17-21

Therefore say to us, What seems to thee Is it lawful to give tribute to Caesar, or not? But Jesus, having known their evil, said, Why tempt ye me, hypocrites? Show me the piece of money of tribute. And they brought him a drachma.read more.
And he says to them, Whose is this image and inscription? They say to him, Caesar's. Then says he to them, Give back then to Caesar the things of Caesar; and the things of God to God.

Mark 12:14-17

And they having come, say to him, Teacher, we know that thou art true, and thou carest not for any one: for thou lookest not to the face of men, but in truth thou teachest the way of God: Is it lawful to give tribute to Caesar, or no? Should we give, or not give? And he knowing their hypocrisy, said to them, Why tempt ye me? bring me a drachma that I might see it. And they brought. And he says to them, Whose is this image and inscription? And they said to him, Caesar's.read more.
And Jesus having answered, said to them, Give back Caesar's things to Caesar, and the things of God to God. And they wondered at him.

Luke 20:22-25

Is it lawful for us to give tribute to Caesar, or not And having perceived their craft, he said to them, Why tempt ye me? Show me drachma. Whose image and inscription has it? And having answered they said, Caesar's.read more.
And he said to them, Return therefore to Caesar, Caesar's things, and to God the things of God.

Romans 13:5-7

Wherefore necessity to be placed under, not only for anger, but also for consciousness. For this also pay ye taxes: for they are workmen of God, persevering in this same. Therefore restore debts to all; to whom tribute, tribute; to whom recompense, recompense; to whom fear, fear; to whom honour, honour.

1 Peter 2:13-14

Be subjected to every creation proceeding from man on account of the Lord: whether to the king, as having superiority; Or to chiefs, as sent by him for the punishing of them doing evil, and the praise of them doing good.

Romans 13:7

Therefore restore debts to all; to whom tribute, tribute; to whom recompense, recompense; to whom fear, fear; to whom honour, honour.

Daniel 3:18

And if not, it shall be made known to thee, O king, that to thy gods we serve not, and to the image of gold that thou didst set up we will not prostrate ourselves:

1 Timothy 2:1-2

I Beseech therefore, first of all, supplications to be made, prayers, entreaties, thanks, for all men; For kings, and all them being in eminence; that we may lead a gentle and quiet life, in all devotion and gravity.

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