'Authority' in the Bible

because he was teaching them like a person who had authority, and not like their scribes.

because I, too, am a man under authority and I have soldiers under me. I say to one of them "Go' and he goes, to another "Come' and he comes, and to my servant "Do this' and he does it."

But so you will know that the Son of Man has authority on earth to forgive sins"" he told the paralyzed man, "Get up, pick up your stretcher, and go home!"

When the crowds saw this, they became frightened and glorified God for giving such authority to humans.

Then Jesus called his twelve disciples to him and gave them authority over unclean spirits, so that they could drive them out and heal every disease and every illness.

does not have to honor his father.' Because of your tradition, then, you have disregarded the authority of God's word.

Then Jesus went into the Temple. While he was teaching, the high priests and the elders of the people came to him and asked, "By what authority are you doing these things, and who gave you this authority?"

Jesus answered them, "I, too, will ask you one question. If you answer it for me, I will also tell you by what authority I am doing these things.

Where did John's authority to baptize come from? From heaven or from humans?"

So they told Jesus, "We don't know." He in turn told them, "Then I won't tell you by what authority I am doing these things."

"The scribes and the Pharisees administer the authority of Moses,

Then Jesus approached them and told them, "All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me.

The people were utterly amazed at his teaching, because he was teaching them like one with authority, and not like their scribes.

All the people were so stunned that they kept saying to each other, "What is this? A new teaching with authority! He tells even the unclean spirits what to do, and they obey him!"

But I want you to know that the Son of Man has authority on earth to forgive sins"" Then he told the paralyzed man,

and to have the authority to drive out demons.

He called the Twelve and began to send them out two by two, giving them authority over unclean spirits.

and asked him, "By what authority are you doing these things, and who gave you this authority to do them?"

Jesus told them, "I'll ask you one question. Answer me, and then I'll tell you by what authority I'm doing these things.

Was John's authority to baptize from heaven or from humans? Answer me."

So they answered Jesus, "We don't know." Then Jesus told them, "Then I won't tell you by what authority I'm doing these things."

He told Jesus, "I will give you all this authority, along with their glory, because it has been given to me, and I give it to anyone I please.

They were utterly amazed at what he taught, because his message was spoken with authority.

Overwhelmed with amazement, they all kept saying to one another, "What kind of statement is this? because with authority and power he gives orders to unclean spirits, and they come out!"

But so you'll know that the Son of Man has authority on earth to forgive sins"." he told the paralyzed man, "I say to you: Get up, pick up your stretcher, and go home!"

because I, too, am a man under authority and have soldiers under me. I say to one "Go' and he goes, to another "Come' and he comes, and to my servant "Do this' and he does it."

Jesus called the Twelve together and gave them power and authority over all the demons and to heal diseases.

Look! I have given you the authority to trample on snakes and scorpions and to destroy all the enemy's power, and nothing will ever hurt you.

I'll show you the one you should be afraid of. Be afraid of the one who has the authority to throw you into hell after killing you. Yes, I tell you, be afraid of him!

and asked him, "Tell us: By what authority are you doing these things, and who gave you this authority?"

Was John's authority to baptize from heaven or from humans?"

Then Jesus told them, "Then I won't tell you by what authority I'm doing these things."

But he told them, "The kings of the unbelievers lord it over them, and those who exercise authority over them are called benefactors.

However, to all who received him, those believing in his name, he gave authority to become God's children,

Then the Jewish leaders asked him, "What sign can you show us as authority for doing these things?"

The Father judges no one, but has given all authority to judge to the Son,

and he has given him authority to judge, because he is the Son of Man.

So Jesus told them, "When you have lifted up the Son of Man, then you will know that I AM, and that I do nothing on my own authority. Instead, I speak only what the Father has taught me.

No one is taking it from me; I lay it down of my own free will. I have the authority to lay it down, and I have the authority to take it back again. This is what my Father has commanded me."

because I haven't spoken on my own authority. Instead, the Father who sent me has himself commanded me what to say and how to speak.

For you have given him authority over all humanity so that he might give eternal life to all those you gave him.

While I was with them, I protected them by the authority that you gave me. I guarded them, and not one of them became lost except the one who was destined for destruction, so that the Scripture might be fulfilled.

So Pilate asked him, "Aren't you going to speak to me? You realize, don't you, that I have the authority to release you and the authority to crucify you?"

Jesus answered him, "You have no authority over me at all, except what was given to you from above. That's why the one who handed me over to you is guilty of a greater sin."

He answered them, "It isn't for you to know what times or periods the Father has fixed by his own authority.

He is here with authority from the high priests to put in chains all who call on your name."

That is what I did in Jerusalem. I received authority from the high priests and locked many of the saints in prison. And when I cast my vote against them, they were put to death.

"That is how I happened to be traveling to Damascus with authority based on a commission from the high priests.

That is why the mind that focuses on human nature is hostile toward God. It refuses to submit to the authority of God's Law because it is powerless to do so.

Every person must be subject to the governing authorities, for no authority exists except by God's permission. The existing authorities have been established by God,

A wife does not have authority over her own body, but her husband does. In the same way, a husband doesn't have authority over his own body, but his wife does.

If I am not an apostle to other people, surely I am one to you, for you are the evidence of my apostolic authority from the Lord.

I am not saying this on human authority, am I? The Law says the same thing, doesn't it?

This is why a woman should have authority over her own head: because of the angels.

Then the end will come, when after he has done away with every ruler and every authority and power, the Messiah hands over the kingdom to God the Father.

So if I boast a little too much about our authority, which the Lord gave us to build you up and not to tear you down, I will not be ashamed of it.

When I talk as a confident boaster, I am not talking with the Lord's authority but like a fool.

Have you been thinking all along that we are trying to defend ourselves before you? We are speaking before God in the authority of the Messiah, and everything, dear friends, is meant to build you up.

For this reason I am writing this while I am away from you: When I come I do not want to be severe in using the authority the Lord gave me to build you up and not to tear you down.

He is far above every ruler, authority, power, dominion, and every name that can be named, not only in the present age, but also in the one to come.

He will change our unassuming bodies and make them like his glorious body through the power that enables him to bring everything under his authority.

And you have been filled by him, who is the head of every ruler and authority.

Therefore, whoever rejects this instruction is not rejecting human authority but God, who gives you his Holy Spirit.

for kings, and for everyone who has authority, so that we might lead a quiet and peaceful life with all godliness and dignity.

These are the things you should teach. Encourage and refute with full authority. Do not let anyone look down on you.

For the Lord's sake submit yourselves to every human authority: whether to the king as supreme,

especially those who satisfy their flesh by indulging in its passions and who despise authority.

I wrote a letter to the church, but Diotrephes, who loves to be in charge, will not recognize our authority.

In a similar way, these dreamers also defile their flesh, reject the Lord's authority, and slander his glorious beings.

to the only God, our Savior, through Jesus the Messiah, our Lord, be glory, majesty, power, and authority before all time and for all eternity! Amen.

To the person who conquers and continues to do what I've commanded to the end, I will give authority over the nations.

"Just as I have received authority from my Father, I will also give him the morning star.

I looked, and there was a pale green horse! Its rider's name was Death, and Hades followed him. They were given authority over one-fourth of the earth to kill people using wars, famines, plagues, and the wild animals of the earth.

I will give my two witnesses who wear sackcloth the authority to prophesy for 1,260 days."

These witnesses have authority to close the heavens in order to keep rain from falling while they are prophesying. They also have authority to turn bodies of water into blood and to strike the earth with any plague, as often as they desire.

Then I heard a loud voice in heaven say, "Now the salvation, the power, the kingdom of our God, and the authority of his Messiah have come. For the one who accuses our brothers, who accuses them day and night in the presence of our God, has been thrown out.

The beast that I saw was like a leopard. Its feet were like bear's feet, and its mouth was like a lion's mouth. The dragon gave it his power, his throne, and complete authority.

They worshipped the dragon because it had given authority to the beast. They also worshipped the beast, saying, "Who is like the beast, and who can fight a war with it?"

The beast was allowed to speak arrogant and blasphemous things, and it was given authority for 42 months.

It was allowed to wage war against the saints and to conquer them. It was also given authority over every tribe, people, language, and nation.

It uses all the authority of the first beast on its behalf, and it makes the earth and those living on it worship the first beast, whose mortal wound was healed.

From the altar came another angel who had authority over fire. He called out in a loud voice to the angel who had the sharp sickle, "Swing your sharp sickle, and gather the bunches of grapes from the vine of the earth, because those grapes are ripe."

and they were burned by the fierce heat. They cursed the name of God, who has the authority over these plagues. They did not repent and give him glory.

The ten horns that you saw are ten kings who have not yet received a kingdom. They will receive authority to rule as kings with the beast for one hour.

They have one purpose: to give their power and authority to the beast.

After these things, I saw another angel coming down from heaven. He had great authority, and the earth was made bright by his splendor.

Then I saw thrones, and those who sat on them were given authority to judge. I also saw the souls of those who had been beheaded because of their testimony about Jesus and because of the word of God. They had not worshipped the beast or its image and had not received its mark on their foreheads or hands. They came back to life and ruled with the Messiah for a thousand years.