10 Bible Verses about Magistrates

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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.

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.

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Foundation » Illustrative of » Magistrates

Magistrates » Wisdom and integrity essential to

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

Matthew 27:24

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.

Magistrates » Purpose of their appointment

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

1 Timothy 2:1-2

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

Matthew 23:2-3

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

Acts 16:22-23

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

Acts 18:16-17

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

Magistrates » Should » Seek wisdom from God

Magistrates » Are not a terror to the good, but to the evil

Romans 13:3

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

Magistrates » Wicked--exemplified » Felix

Acts 24:26

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

Acts 23:5

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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