'Governing' in the Bible

Jesus told them, "I tell all of you with certainty, when the Son of Man sits on his glorious throne in the renewed creation, you who have followed me will also sit on twelve thrones, governing the twelve tribes of Israel.

Calling them to Himself, Jesus said to them, “You know that those who are recognized as rulers of the Gentiles lord it over them; and their powerful men exercise authority over them [tyrannizing them].

This first registration took place while Quirinius was governing Syria.

But not so with you. But one who is the greater among you, let him become as the younger, and one who is governing, as one who serves.

Everyone must submit to the governing authorities, for there is no authority except from God, and those that exist are instituted by God.

For this reason you also pay taxes, for the authorities are God's servants devoted to governing.