7 Bible Verses about Human Authority, Instituted By God

Every one should be in the higher authorities; for there is no authority apart from God. The authorities that now exist have been appointed by God. Therefore the man who rebels against authority is opposing the divine ordinances; and those who withstand will bring judgment on themselves.

"You would have no power over me," answered Jesus, "unless it had been given you from above. For this reason he who has betrayed me to you has the greater sin."

Submit yourselves, for the Lord's sake, to every human authority; whether it be to the Emperor as supreme ruler,

For the ruler is God's minister appointed for your good. But if you are a wrong-doer, be afraid; he does not carry the sword to no purpose; he is God's servant, appointed to vengeance upon the guilty.

This too, is the reason why you pay taxes; because the authorities are ministers of God's service, attending continually upon this very thing.

for kings and all who are in authority, in order that we may lead a tranquil and peaceful life in all godliness an gravity.

or to governors as sent by him for the punishment of evil-doers and for the encouragement of well-doers.