7 Bible Verses about Human Authority, Instituted By God

Let every one obey the supreme Authorities. For no Authority exists except by the will of God, and the existing Authorities have been appointed by God. Therefore he who sets himself against the authorities is resisting God's appointment, and those who resist will bring a judgment upon themselves.

"You would have no power over me at all," answered Jesus, "if it had not been given you from above; and, therefore, the man who betrayed me to you is guilty of the greater sin."

Submit to all human institutions for the Lord's sake, alike to the emperor as the supreme authority,

For they are God's servants appointed for your good. But, if you do what is wrong, you may well be afraid; for the sword they carry is not without meaning! They are God's servants to inflict his punishments on those who do wrong.

This, too, is the reason for your paying taxes; for the officials are God's officers, devoting themselves to this special work.

especially for kings and all who are in high positions, in order that we may lead a quiet and peaceful life in a deeply religious and reverent spirit.

and to governors as the men sent by him to punish evil-doers and to commend those who do right.