7 Bible Verses about Human Authority, Instituted By God

Let every soul be subject to the higher authorities. For there is no authority except that which is from God; and the existing authorities have been ordained of God. So the one resisting the authority, antagonizes the ordinance of God: and those antagonizing shall receive to themselves judgment.

Jesus responded, Thou hast no power against me, unless it was given to thee from above: on this account the one having betrayed me to thee has the greater sin.

Submit to every human creature for the sake of the Lord: whether to the king as supereminent,

for he is the minister of God for you for good. But if you do evil, fear; for he bears not the sword in vain: for he is the minister of God, executing judgment unto wrath unto the one doing evil.

For on account of this also pay tribute; for they are the ministers of God, attending to this very thing.

for kings and all who are in authority; in order that we may lead a peaceable and quiet life in all godliness and honesty.

or to governors, as those having been sent out by him unto the condemnation of evil doers, and the praise of those doing good;