Bible Verses About "Should Christians Obey the Government"
The Bible commands submission to governing authorities as ordained by God, while recognizing that obedience to God takes precedence when human law contradicts divine law.
The Bible commands submission to governing authorities as ordained by God, while recognizing that obedience to God takes precedence when human law contradicts divine law.
"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 "Should Christians Obey the Government?" 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."
"We ought to obey God rather than men."
"Render therefore unto Caesar the things which are Caesar's; and unto God the things that are God's."
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