Bible Verses About "What Does the Bible Say About Civil Disobedience"
The Bible calls for submission to authority unless that authority commands what God forbids or forbids what God commands.
The Bible calls for submission to authority unless that authority commands what God forbids or forbids what God commands.
"Then Peter and the other apostles answered and said, We ought to obey God rather than men." — Acts 5:29 (KJV)
KJV Verses That Answer This Question
The Scriptures below are gathered specifically to address "What Does the Bible Say About Civil Disobedience?" Each is quoted in the King James Version with a link to its full chapter.
"Then Peter and the other apostles answered and said, We ought to obey God rather than men."
"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."
"But if not, be it known unto thee, O king, that we will not serve thy gods, nor worship the golden image which thou hast set up."
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