'Authority' in the Bible

for he taught them as one having authority, and not as their scribes.

For I also am a man under authority, having under myself soldiers: and I say to this one, Go, and he goeth; and to another, Come, and he cometh; and to my servant, Do this, and he doeth it.

But that ye may know that the Son of man hath authority on earth to forgive sins (then saith he to the sick of the palsy), Arise, and take up thy bed, and go up unto thy house.

But when the multitudes saw it, they were afraid, and glorified God, who had given such authority unto men.

And he called unto him his twelve disciples, and gave them authority over unclean spirits, to cast them out, and to heal all manner of disease and all manner of sickness.

But Jesus called them unto him, and said, Ye know that the rulers of the Gentiles lord it over them, and their great ones exercise authority over them.

And when he was come into the temple, the chief priests and the elders of the people came unto him as he was teaching, and said, By what authority doest thou these things? and who gave thee this authority?

And Jesus answered and said unto them, I also will ask you one question, which if ye tell me, I likewise will tell you by what authority I do these things.

And they answered Jesus, and said, We know not. He also said unto them, Neither tell I you by what authority I do these things.

And Jesus came to them and spake unto them, saying, All authority hath been given unto me in heaven and on earth.

And they were astonished at his teaching: For he taught them as having authority, and not as the scribes.

And they were all amazed, insomuch that they questioned among themselves, saying, What is this? a new teaching! with authority he commandeth even the unclean spirits, and they obey him.

But that ye may know that the Son of man hath authority on earth to forgive sins (he saith to the sick of the palsy),

and to have authority to cast out demons:

And he calleth unto him the twelve, and began to send them forth by two and two; and he gave them authority over the unclean spirits;

And Jesus called them to him, and saith unto them, Ye know that they who are accounted to rule over the Gentiles lord it over them; and their great ones exercise authority over them.

and they said unto him, By what authority doest thou these things? or who gave thee this authority to do these things?

And Jesus said unto them, I will ask of you one question, and answer me, and I will tell you by what authority I do these things.

And they answered Jesus and say, We know not. And Jesus saith unto them, Neither tell I you by what authority I do these things.

It is as when a man, sojourning in another country, having left his house, and given authority to his servants, to each one his work, commanded also the porter to watch.

And the devil said unto him, To thee will I give all this authority, and the glory of them: for it hath been delivered unto me; and to whomsoever I will I give it.

and they were astonished at his teaching; for his word was with authority.

And amazement came upon all, and they spake together, one with another, saying, What is this word? for with authority and power he commandeth the unclean spirits, and they come out.

But that ye may know that the Son of man hath authority on earth to forgive sins (he said unto him that was palsied), I say unto thee, Arise, and take up thy couch, and go unto thy house.

For I also am a man set under authority, having under myself soldiers: and I say to this one, Go, and he goeth; and to another, Come, and he cometh; and to my servant, Do this, and he doeth it.

And he called the twelve together, and gave them power and authority over all demons, and to cure diseases.

Behold, I have given you authority to tread upon serpents and scorpions, and over all the power of the enemy: and nothing shall in any wise hurt you.

And he said unto him, Well done, thou good servant: because thou wast found faithful in a very little, have thou authority over ten cities.

and they spake, saying unto him, Tell us: By what authority doest thou these things? or who is he that gave thee this authority?

And Jesus said unto them, Neither tell I you by what authority I do these things.

And they watched him, and sent forth spies, who feigned themselves to be righteous, that they might take hold of his speech, so as to deliver him up to the rule and to the authority of the governor.

And he said unto them, The kings of the Gentiles have lordship over them; and they that have authority over them are called Benefactors.

and he gave him authority to execute judgment, because he is a son of man.

even as thou gavest him authority over all flesh, that to all whom thou hast given him, he should give eternal life.

And he said unto them, It is not for you to know times or seasons, which the Father hath set within His own authority.

And he arose and went: and behold, a man of Ethiopia, a eunuch of great authority under Candace, queen of the Ethiopians, who was over all her treasure, who had come to Jerusalem to worship;

and here he hath authority from the chief priests to bind all that call upon thy name.

And this I also did in Jerusalem: and I both shut up many of the saints in prisons, having received authority from the chief priests, and when they were put to death I gave my vote against them.

Whereupon as I journeyed to Damascus with the authority and commission of the chief priests,

for this cause ought the woman to have a sign of authority on her head, because of the angels.

Then cometh the end, when he shall deliver up the kingdom to God, even the Father; when he shall have abolished all rule and all authority and power.

For though I should glory somewhat abundantly concerning our authority (which the Lord gave for building you up, and not for casting you down), I shall not be put to shame:

For this cause I write these things while absent, that I may not when present deal sharply, according to the authority which the Lord gave me for building up, and not for casting down.

far above all rule, and authority, and power, and dominion, and every name that is named, not only in this world, but also in that which is to come:

nor seeking glory of men, neither from you nor from others, when we might have claimed authority as apostles of Christ.

These things speak and exhort and reprove with all authority. Let no man despise thee.

And he that overcometh, and he that keepeth my works unto the end, to him will I give authority over the nations:

And I saw, and behold, a pale horse: and he that sat upon him, his name was Death; and Hades followed with him. And there was given unto them authority over the fourth part of the earth, to kill with sword, and with famine, and with death, and by the wild beasts of the earth.

And I heard a great voice in heaven, saying, Now is come the salvation, and the power, and the kingdom of our God, and the authority of his Christ: for the accuser of our brethren is cast down, who accuseth them before our God day and night.

And the beast which I saw was like unto a leopard, and his feet were as the feet of a bear, and his mouth as the mouth of a lion: and the dragon gave him his power, and his throne, and great authority.

and they worshipped the dragon, because he gave his authority unto the beast; and they worshipped the beast, saying, Who is like unto the beast? And who is able to war with him?

and there was given to him a mouth speaking great things and blasphemies; and there was given to him authority to continue forty and two months.

And it was given unto him to make war with the saints, and to overcome them: and there was given to him authority over every tribe and people and tongue and nation.

And he exerciseth all the authority of the first beast in his sight. And he maketh the earth and them dwell therein to worship the first beast, whose death-stroke was healed.

And the ten horns that thou sawest are ten kings, who have received no kingdom as yet; but they receive authority as kings, with the beast, for one hour.

These have one mind, and they give their power and authority unto the beast.

After these things I saw another angel coming down out of heaven, having great authority; and the earth was lightened with his glory.