2 Bible Verses about Magistrates
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1 Peter 2:14
or to governor, as those sent by him for the punishment, indeed, of evil doers; but for the praise of them who do good.
1 Peter 2:13-14
Be subject, therefore, to every human establishment for the Lord's sake; whether to the king, as supreme; or to governor, as those sent by him for the punishment, indeed, of evil doers; but for the praise of them who do good.
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Foundation » Illustrative of » Magistrates
Magistrates » Wisdom and integrity essential to
More verses:
Proverbs 25:2
Genesis 41:33
Magistrates » Examples of honour rendered to
More verses:
Acts 26:2
Magistrates » Should » Judge righteously
Magistrates » Should » Rule in the fear of God
Magistrates » Should » Not take bribes
Magistrates » Should » Be impartial
Magistrates » Wicked--exemplified » Pilate
Magistrates » Purpose of their appointment
1 Peter 2:14
or to governor, as those sent by him for the punishment, indeed, of evil doers; but for the praise of them who do good.
Magistrates » Are ministers of God
Magistrates » To be wisely selected and appointed
Magistrates » Should » Defend the poor, &c
Magistrates » Should » Judge for God, not for man
Magistrates » Good--exemplified » samuel
Magistrates » Should » Judge wisely
Magistrates » To be prayed for
Magistrates » Should » Subjection to their authority encouraged
Magistrates » Wicked--illustrated
Magistrates » Wicked--exemplified » Magistrates in philippi
Magistrates » Wicked--exemplified » Gallio
Magistrates » Good--exemplified » Nehemiah
Magistrates » Good--exemplified » Joseph
Magistrates » Wicked--exemplified » Sons of samuel
Magistrates » Should » Hate covetousness
Magistrates » Good--exemplified » gideon
Magistrates » Should » Be diligent in ruling
Magistrates » Should » Seek wisdom from God
Magistrates » Are not a terror to the good, but to the evil
Magistrates » Are appointed by God
Romans 13:1
Magistrates » Wicked--exemplified » Felix
Magistrates » Good--exemplified » Daniel
Magistrates » Should » Be faithful to the sovereign
Magistrates » Good--exemplified » Job
Magistrates » Should » Know the law of God
Magistrates » Should » Enforce the laws
Magistrates » Their office to be respected
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