7 Bible Verses about Human Authority, Instituted By God

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. Therefore, he that resists the authority, resists the appointment of God; and those who resist shall receive to themselves condemnation.

Jesus answered: You could have no authority over me, had it not been given you from above. Therefore, he that delivered me to you, has the greater sin.

Submit yourselves to every ordinance of man, for the Lord's sake; whether it be to the king, as supreme ruler,

For he is the minister of God to you for that which is good. But if you do what is evil, be afraid; for he bears not the sword in vain. For he is the minister of God to inflict punishment on him that does evil.

On this very account, too, pay tribute also: for they are the public servants of God, attending continually to this very thing.

for kings, and for all that are in authority, that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life in all godliness and gravity.

or to governors, as those sent by him for the punishment of evil-doers, and for the praise of those who do well.