7 Bible Verses about Human Authority, Instituted By God

Let every individual be obedient to those who rule over him; for no one is a ruler except by God's permission, and our present rulers have had their rank and power assigned to them by Him. Therefore the man who rebels against his ruler is resisting God's will; and those who thus resist will bring punishment upon themselves.

"You would have had no power whatever over me," replied Jesus, "had it not been granted you from above. On that account he who has delivered me up to you is more guilty than you are."

Submit, for the Lord's sake, to every authority set up by man, whether it be to the Emperor as supreme ruler,

For he is God's servant for your benefit. But if you do what is wrong, be afraid. He does not wear the sword to no purpose: he is God's servant--an administrator to inflict punishment upon evil-doers.

Why, this is really the reason you pay taxes; for tax-gatherers are ministers of God, devoting their energies to this very work.

including kings and all who are in high station, in order that we may live peaceful and tranquil lives with all godliness and gravity.

or to provincial Governors as sent by him for the punishment of evil-doers and the encouragement of those who do what is right.