'Authorities' in the Bible

When they bring you before the synagogues, the rulers, and the authorities, don't be anxious how or what you will answer, or what you will say;

Let every soul be in subjection to the higher authorities, for there is no authority except from God, and those who exist are ordained by God.

Remind them to be in subjection to rulers and to authorities, to be obedient, to be ready for every good work,

who is at the right hand of God, having gone into heaven, angels and authorities and powers being made subject to him.