57 Bible Verses about Authority
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Be subject to every ordinance of man for the Lord's sake: whether it is to the king,
He changes the times and the seasons. He removes kings, and sets up kings; he gives wisdom to the wise, and knowledge to the discerning.
I gave you a king when I was angry, and I took him away when I was furious.
You, O king, are king of kings, to whom the God of heaven has given the kingdom, the power, and the strength, and the glory.
The decision is by the decree of the watchers. The sentence by the word of the holy ones! It is to the intent that the living may know that the Most High rules in the kingdom of men, and gives it to whomever he will, and sets over it the lowest of men.
You will be driven from men. Your dwelling will be with the beasts of the field. You will eat grass like oxen and will be wet with the dew of heaven. Seven times shall pass over you until you know that the Most High rules in the kingdom of men, and gives it to whomever he will.
You will be driven from men. Your dwelling shall be with the beasts of the field. You will have to eat grass like bulls. Seven times shall pass over you until you know the Most High rules in the kingdom of men, and gives it to whomever he will.
He was driven from the sons of men, and his heart was made like the beasts. His dwelling was with the wild donkeys. He was fed with grass like oxen, and his body was wet with the dew of heaven until he knew that the Most High God rules in the kingdom of men, and that he sets up over it whomever he will.
Jesus answered him: You would have no power against me except it was given you from above. Therefore he that delivered me to you has greater sin.
Let every person be subject to superior authorities. For there is no authority except by God. God allows the authorities to serve in their positions.
O you king, the Most High God gave Nebuchadnezzar your father the kingdom, and greatness, and glory, and majesty.
If you see oppression of the poor and denial of justice and righteousness in the country, do not be shocked at the sight. One official watches over another official and there are higher officials over them.
Jesus called them together and said: You know that those who rule over the nations lord it over them. Their great ones exercise authority over them.
While it remained, was it not your own? And after it was sold, was it not in your power? Why did you conceive this thing in your heart? You have not lied to men, but to God.
The wife has no authority over her own body, but her husband does. Likewise also the husband has no authority over his own body, but his wife does.
It is an abomination to kings to commit wickedness for the throne is established by righteousness.
Take away the wicked before the king, and his throne will be established in righteousness.
Loving-kindness and truth preserve the king and his throne is upheld by loving-kindness.
Do not be in a hurry to leave him. Do not persist in an evil activity, for he does whatever he pleases.
There is power (authority) in the word of a king. Who may ask him: What are you doing?
He must not think he is better than the rest of his people. He will not disobey these commandments in any way. So he and his sons will rule for a long time in Israel.
The God of Israel has spoken. The protector of Israel said to me: 'The king who rules with justice, who rules in obedience to God.
The king who faithfully judges the poor will have his throne established forever.
From Thematic Bible
Authority » Of the church
Forgive sins and they are forgiven. Do not forgive sins and they are not forgiven.
I will give you the keys of the kingdom of heaven. Whatever you declare to be improper and unlawful on earth must be what is improper and unlawful in heaven, and whatever you declare lawful on earth must be lawful in heaven.
I tell you; whatever things are fixed by you on earth will be declared improper and unlawful in heaven. Whatever you make free on earth will be declared lawful in heaven.
They went through the towns and delivered to the believers the rules decided upon by the apostles and elders in Jerusalem. They told them to obey those rules.
Obey those who lead you. Submit to them: for they watch in behalf of your lives and must account for this. Obey them that their work may be a joy and not a burden; that would be without gain for you.
Authority » Of Christ
Jesus came to them and spoke to them, saying: All authority has been given to me in heaven and on earth.
The people were all amazed and questioned. What is this? What new doctrine is this? He has authority over the unclean spirits, and they obey him.
And he gave him authority to execute judgment, because he is the Son of man.
Battle of Life » Promises of ultimate triumph » Authority
To the person who conquers and continues to do my works to the end, I will give power (authority) over the nations.
God's Promises » To the overcomers » Authority
To the person who conquers and continues to do my works to the end, I will give power (authority) over the nations.
Overcomers » Authority
To the person who conquers and continues to do my works to the end, I will give power (authority) over the nations.
Topics on Authority
Abuse Of Authority, Examples Of
Genesis 16:6Your servant is in your hands, Abram said. Do with her whatever you think best. Then Sarai mistreated Hagar. So she ran away from her.
Abuse Of Authority, Warnings Against
Ephesians 6:9You masters, do the same things to them. Do not threaten! You know that he who is both their Master and yours is in heaven. There is no favoritism with him.
All Authority Has Been Given To Jesus
Matthew 28:18Jesus came to them and spoke to them, saying: All authority has been given to me in heaven and on earth.
Apostles, Authority In Church
2 Corinthians 13:10Therefore I write these things being absent, lest being present I should use sharpness, according to the power that the Lord gave me to enlightenment and not to destruction.
Apostles, Basis Of Authority
Romans 1:5Through whom we have received grace and apostleship, for obedience to the faith among all nations, respecting his name.
Authority Delegated To People
Genesis 39:4Potiphar was pleased with him and made him his personal servant. He put him in charge of his house and everything he owned.
Authority Of Disciples
Numbers 27:20Give him some of your authority, so that the whole congregation of Israel will obey him.
Authority Of People
Hebrews 13:17Obey those who lead you. Submit to them: for they watch in behalf of your lives and must account for this. Obey them that their work may be a joy and not a burden; that would be without gain for you.
Authority Within The Family, Kinds Of
Proverbs 19:18Correct your son while there is hope. Do not contribute to his death.
Authority, of human institutions
Romans 1:24-26God gave them up to uncleanness because of the lusts of their own hearts, to dishonor their own bodies between themselves.
Authority, Responsibilities Of
Matthew 20:25-28Jesus called them to himself and said: You know that the rulers of the nations exercise absolute dominion over them. They lord it over them and behave like tyrants.
Christ's Authority Over Death
Matthew 9:18-25While he was speaking, an official came and paid him respect. He said: By now my daughter must be dead. Come and lay your hand on her and she will live.
Christ's Authority Over Evil
Mark 1:23-27Suddenly in the synagogue there was a man with an unclean spirit. He screamed:
Christ's Authority Over Sickness
Matthew 8:14-15Jesus went to Peter's house. He saw his wife's mother lying sick of a fever.
Christ's Authority Over Sin
Matthew 9:6So that you know that the Son of man has authority on earth to forgive sins [he turned and spoke to the paralytic or paralyzed man]: Get up, take your bed and go to your house.
Church Authority, Of Eldars
Acts 20:28Be on guard for yourselves and the flock that the Holy Spirit has made you overseers. Feed the Congregation of God that he purchased with the blood of his own [Son].
Church Authority, Of Jesus Christ
Ephesians 5:23For the husband is the head of the wife, and Christ also is the head of the congregation, he being the savior of the body.
Church, Christ Authority Over
Ephesians 2:20You are built upon the foundation of the apostles and prophets. Christ Jesus is the chief corner stone.
Demons, Christ's Authority
Ephesians 1:19-22and what the exceeding greatness of his power is toward us who believe, according to the operation of his mighty strength.
Honoring Authority
Titus 3:1Remind them to be in subjection to rulers and to authorities, to be obedient, and to be ready to do every good work,
Human Authority, Christian Response
Romans 13:1Let every person be subject to superior authorities. For there is no authority except by God. God allows the authorities to serve in their positions.
Human Authority, Instituted By God
Romans 13:1-2Let every person be subject to superior authorities. For there is no authority except by God. God allows the authorities to serve in their positions.
Human Authority, Nature Of
Romans 13:1Let every person be subject to superior authorities. For there is no authority except by God. God allows the authorities to serve in their positions.
People Lacking Authority
Daniel 4:31While the word was in the king's mouth a voice came from heaven, saying: O king Nebuchadnezzar, to you it is spoken: The kingdom is departed from you.
Rebellion, Against Human Authority
Genesis 14:3-4These joined forces in the Valley of Siddim at the Dead Sea.
Respecting Authority
Romans 13:7Render therefore to all their due. Provide tribute to whom tribute is due. Give custom to whom custom is owed. Render fear to whom fear is owed and offer honor to whom honor is deserved.
Submission To Authority
Matthew 8:4-10Jesus told him not to tell anyone. Show yourself to the priests and offer the gift that Moses commanded, for a testimony to them.
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