Bible Verses About "What Does the Bible Say About Government and Authority"
The Bible teaches that God establishes governing authorities, calls believers to submit to them, but also recognizes that God's authority is supreme when they conflict.
The Bible teaches that God establishes governing authorities, calls believers to submit to them, but also recognizes that God's authority is supreme when they conflict.
"Let every soul be subject unto the higher powers. For there is no power but of God: the powers that be are ordained of God." — Romans 13:1 (KJV)
KJV Verses That Answer This Question
The Scriptures below are gathered specifically to address "What Does the Bible Say About Government and Authority?" Each is quoted in the King James Version with a link to its full chapter.
"Let every soul be subject unto the higher powers. For there is no power but of God: the powers that be are ordained of God."
"Then Peter and the other apostles answered and said, We ought to obey God rather than men."
"I exhort therefore, that, first of all, supplications, prayers, intercessions, and giving of thanks, be made for all men; For kings, and for all that are in authority."
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