19 Bible Verses about Human Authority, Christian Response

Let every person be subject to superior authorities. For there is no authority except by God. God allows the authorities to serve in their positions.

Tell us what you think? Is it lawful to pay the poll tax to Caesar, or not? Jesus perceived their wickedness. He said: Why do you test me, you hypocrites? Show me the tribute money. They brought a penny (denarius) to him.read more.
He asked: Whose image and superscription is on this coin? Caesar's, they said. Then he said: Pay Caesar the things that are Caesar's. Pay God the things that are God's.

Teacher, they said, we know that you are truthful, and not concerned about what other people think. You truthfully teach the way of God. Is it lawful to pay taxes to Caesar, or not? Should we pay or should we not pay? Knowing their hypocrisy he said to them: Why do you test me? Show me a denarius. And they brought it. He said to them: Whose is this image and superscription? They said: Caesar's.read more.
Jesus said: Pay to Caesar the things that are Caesar's, and to God the things that are God's. They greatly marveled at him.

Is it right for us to pay taxes to Caesar or not? He perceived their craftiness, and replied: Show me a denarius. Whose image and superscription does it have? They said, Caesar's.read more.
He said to them: Render to Caesar the things that are Caesar's, and to God the things that are God's.

You must be in subjection, not only because of that wrath, but also for the sake of your conscience. That is why you pay taxes. They are God's ministers continually serving this very purpose. Render therefore to all their due. Provide tribute to whom tribute is due. Give custom to whom custom is owed. Render fear to whom fear is owed and offer honor to whom honor is deserved.

Remind them to be in subjection to rulers and to authorities, to be obedient, and to be ready to do every good work,

Be subject to every ordinance of man for the Lord's sake: whether it is to the king, or to governors, as sent by him for vengeance on evildoers and for praise to those who do good.

My son, respect Jehovah and the king. Do not associate with those who want to change things.

Render therefore to all their due. Provide tribute to whom tribute is due. Give custom to whom custom is owed. Render fear to whom fear is owed and offer honor to whom honor is deserved.

Honor all people. Love the brotherhood. Reverence and respect God. Honor the king.

Peter and John answered: You judge whether it is right in the sight of God to listen to you more than to God.

The midwives respected God and did not do as the king of Egypt commanded them. They let the boys live.

If not you should know O king that we will not serve your gods. We will not worship the golden image that you set up!

Caesar's, they said. Then he said: Pay Caesar the things that are Caesar's. Pay God the things that are God's.

Jesus said: Pay to Caesar the things that are Caesar's, and to God the things that are God's. They greatly marveled at him.

He said to them: Render to Caesar the things that are Caesar's, and to God the things that are God's.

By faith Moses, when he was born, was hidden three months by his parents. They saw he was a beautiful child and they were not afraid of the king's edict.

I urge that entreaties and prayers, petitions and thanksgivings, be made on behalf of all men, They should be made for kings and all who are in authority, so that we may lead a tranquil and quiet life in all godliness and dignity.

Work for the good of the city where I have taken you as captives. Pray to Jehovah for that city. When it prospers, you will also prosper.