7 Bible Verses about Human Authority, Instituted By God

Everyone must obey the authorities that are over him, for no authority can exist without the permission of God; the existing authorities have been established by him, so that anyone who resists the authorities sets himself in opposition to what God has ordained, and those who oppose him will bring down judgment upon themselves.

Jesus answered him, "You would have no power at all over me, if it were not given to you from above. So you are less guilty than the man who betrayed me to you."

Submit to all human authority, for the Master's sake; to the emperor, as supreme,

for they are God's agents to do you good. But if you do wrong you may well be afraid, for they do not carry swords for nothing. They are God's servants, to execute his wrath upon wrongdoers.

just as you pay your taxes; they are God's ministers, devoting themselves to this service.

for emperors and all who are in authority, so that we may live tranquil, quiet lives, with perfect piety and probity.

and to governors, as sent by him to punish evil-doers, and to encourage those who do right.