'Permission' in the Bible

As He was embarking, the man who had been possessed asked permission to accompany Him.

But the man from whom the demons had gone out earnestly asked permission to go with Him; but He sent him away.

"Simon, Simon, I tell you that Satan has obtained permission to have all of you to sift as wheat is sifted.

After this, Joseph of Arimathaea, who was a disciple of Jesus, but for fear of the Jews a secret disciple, asked Pilate's permission to carry away the body of Jesus; and Pilate gave him leave. So he came and removed the body.

So with his permission Paul stood on the steps and motioned with his hand to the people to be quiet; and when there was perfect silence he addressed them in Hebrew.

Then Agrippa said to Paul, "You have permission to speak about yourself." So Paul, with outstretched arm, proceeded to make his defence.

Upon our arrival in Rome, Paul received permission to live by himself, guarded by a soldier.

Let every individual be obedient to those who rule over him; for no one is a ruler except by God's permission, and our present rulers have had their rank and power assigned to them by Him.

And permission was given him to make war upon God's people and conquer them; and power was given him over every tribe, people, language and nation.