10 Bible Verses about Magistrates
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Let every one submit to the authorities that are over him; for there is no authority which is not from God: and the authorities which exist have been ordained by God.
for the ruler is Gods servant to thee for good. But if thou doest evil, be afraid; for he beareth not the sword in vain; for he is Gods servant, an avenger to inflict wrath upon him that doeth evil.
or to governors, as being sent by him for the punishment of evildoers, and the praise of those who do well.
For rulers are not a terror to good works, but to the evil. Wouldst thou then not be afraid of the government? Do that which is good, and thou wilt have praise from it;
I exhort then, first of all, that supplications, prayers, intercessions, and giving of thanks be made for all men; for kings, and all that are in authority; that we may lead a quiet and tranquil life in all godliness and propriety.
or he that exhorteth, to exhortation; he that giveth, let him do it with liberality; he that presideth over others, with diligence; he that doeth deeds of mercy, with cheerfulness.
And when they bring you to the synagogues and the magistrates and the authorities, be not anxious as to how or what ye shall answer, or what ye shall say;
Let every one submit to the authorities that are over him; for there is no authority which is not from God: and the authorities which exist have been ordained by God. He therefore that setteth himself against the authority resisteth what God hath ordained; and they a who resist will bring upon themselves judgment.
Then said Paul, I knew not, brethren, that he was highpriest; for it is written, "Thou shalt not speak evil of a ruler of thy people."
Submit yourselves therefore to every human institution for the Lords sake; whether to the king, as supreme; or to governors, as being sent by him for the punishment of evildoers, and the praise of those who do well.
From Thematic Bible
Foundation » Illustrative of » Magistrates
Magistrates » Wisdom and integrity essential to
Magistrates » Examples of honour rendered to
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
And when Pilate saw that it availed nothing, but that rather a tumult was arising, he took water, and washed his hands before the multitude, saying, I am innocent of this blood; see ye to it.
Then he released Barabbas to them, and having scourged Jesus, he delivered him up to be crucified.
Magistrates » Purpose of their appointment
for the ruler is Gods servant to thee for good. But if thou doest evil, be afraid; for he beareth not the sword in vain; for he is Gods servant, an avenger to inflict wrath upon him that doeth evil.
or to governors, as being sent by him for the punishment of evildoers, and the praise of those who do well.
Magistrates » Are ministers of God
for the ruler is Gods servant to thee for good. But if thou doest evil, be afraid; for he beareth not the sword in vain; for he is Gods servant, an avenger to inflict wrath upon him that doeth evil.
For the same reason pay tribute also; for they are ministers of God, attending continually to this very business.
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
I exhort then, first of all, that supplications, prayers, intercessions, and giving of thanks be made for all men; for kings, and all that are in authority; that we may lead a quiet and tranquil life in all godliness and propriety.
Magistrates » Should » Subjection to their authority encouraged
saying, The scribes and the Pharisees sit in the seat of Moses. All, therefore, whatever they bid you, do and observe; but do not according to their works; for they say, and do not.
Magistrates » Wicked--illustrated
Magistrates » Wicked--exemplified » Magistrates in philippi
And the multitude rose up together against them, and the magistrates, tearing off their clothes, commanded to beat them with rods; and when they had laid on them many stripes, they cast them into prison, charging the jailer to keep them safely;
Magistrates » Wicked--exemplified » Gallio
And he drove them from the judgmentseat. But they all laid hold of Sosthenes, the ruler of the synagogue, and beat him before the judgmentseat; and Gallio cared for none of these things.
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
or he that exhorteth, to exhortation; he that giveth, let him do it with liberality; he that presideth over others, with diligence; he that doeth deeds of mercy, with cheerfulness.
Magistrates » Should » Seek wisdom from God
Magistrates » Are not a terror to the good, but to the evil
For rulers are not a terror to good works, but to the evil. Wouldst thou then not be afraid of the government? Do that which is good, and thou wilt have praise from it;
Magistrates » Are appointed by God
Let every one submit to the authorities that are over him; for there is no authority which is not from God: and the authorities which exist have been ordained by God.
Magistrates » Wicked--exemplified » Felix
He hoped also that money would be given him by Paul; on which account he sent for him the oftener, and conversed with him.
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
Then said Paul, I knew not, brethren, that he was highpriest; for it is written, "Thou shalt not speak evil of a ruler of thy people."
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