28 Bible Verses about Rulers

but Jesus called them to him and said: "You know how the rulers of the Gentiles lord it over them, and their great men exercise authority over them.

"You know that those who are regarded as rulers among the Gentiles lord it over them, and their great ones make them feel their authority.

"he has put down princes from their thrones, and has exalted those of low degree.

"And when they are bringing you before the synagogues and the rulers and authorities, do not worry about how or what you shall answer; or what you shall say;

"But the man who was ill-treating his neighbor thrust him aside, saying, "'Who made you a magistrate and ruler over us?

Notwithstanding, among those who are mature I do teach philosophy; though not the philosophy of the present age, nor of its rulers who are coming to nought. No, it is God's wisdom that I utter, that hidden wisdom which God had decreed before the world began, unto our glory. None of the rulers of the present age understands it, for if they had, they would not have crucified the Lord of Glory.

For rulers are no terror to good deeds, but to evil. Would you be fearless of the ruler's authority? Do what is good, and you will have his praise.

Remind them to be submissive to their rulers and authorities; let them be obedient, ready for every good work;

"But God was with him, and delivered him out of all his afflictions, and gave him grace and wisdom, when he stood before Pharaoh, king of Egypt, who appointed him Governor over Egypt, and over all the royal household.

"And thou Bethlehem in the land of Judah, Thou are not least among the princes of Judah, For out of thee shall come a ruler Who shall shepherd my people, Israel."

A ruler put this question to him. "Good teacher, what shall I do to inherit eternal life?"

There was held in Jerusalem, next morning, a meeting of their rulers, the elders and scribes,

So Pilate called together the chief priests and the rulers and the people,

"and how our high priest and ruler delivered him to be condemned to death and crucified him.

"Has any one of the rulers believed on him, or of the Pharisees?

Then Peter, filled with the Holy Spirit, answered them.

"For those who dwell in Jerusalem, and their rulers, because they knew him not, nor the utterances of the prophets which are read every Sabbath, fulfilled them by condemning him.

and from Jesus Christ, the faithful witness, the firstborn of the dead, and the Ruler of the kings of the earth. To Him who loves us and has loosed us from our sins in his own blood;

To the angel of the Church in Laodicea, write. These things says the Amen, the witness, faithful and true, the beginning of the creation of God.

For in his own good time this will be brought about by that blessed and only potentate, King of kings and Lord of lords,

Every one should be in the higher authorities; for there is no authority apart from God. The authorities that now exist have been appointed by God. Therefore the man who rebels against authority is opposing the divine ordinances; and those who withstand will bring judgment on themselves.