7 Bible Verses about Human Authority, Instituted By God

Let every soul be subject to the powers that are over them: for there is no such power but from God: the powers that are over men, are appointed by God. So that he who resisteth the power, resisteth the ordinance of God: and they that resist shall receive condemnation.

Jesus answered, Thou couldest have no power at all against me, except it were given thee from above; wherefore he, that delivered me up to thee, hath the greater sin.

Be subject therefore to every human form of government, for the Lord's sake: whether it be to a king as supreme;

for he is the minister of God to thee for good. But if thou dost evil, be afraid; for he beareth not the sword in vain: for he is also the minister of God, as an avenger to execute his wrath upon the malefactor.

For you pay them tribute also for this reason; because they are God's ministers, continually attending hereunto.

particularly for kings, and all that are in authority, that we may lead a quiet and peaceful life in all piety and virtue.

or to governors as persons sent by him for the punishment of evil-doers, and the praise of them that do well.