Bible Verses About "What Does the Bible Say About Government and Authority"
Romans 13 teaches that governing authorities are established by God, and believers should submit to them — unless they command disobedience to God.
Romans 13 teaches that governing authorities are established by God, and believers should submit to them — unless they command disobedience to God.
"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."
"Render therefore unto Caesar the things which are Caesar's; and unto God the things that are God's."
"Then Peter and the other apostles answered and said, We ought to obey God rather than men."
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