Bible Verses about “religion in government”

“For he is the minister of God to thee for good. But if thou do that which is evil, be afraid; for he beareth not the sword in vain: for he is the minister of God, a revenger to [execute] wrath upon him that doeth evil.”

“¶ 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 to all their dues: tribute to whom tribute [is due]; custom to whom custom; fear to whom fear; honour to whom honour.”

“Whosoever therefore resisteth the power, resisteth the ordinance of God: and they that resist shall receive to themselves damnation.”

“For for this cause pay ye tribute also: for they are God's ministers, attending continually upon this very thing.”

“For rulers are not a terror to good works, but to the evil. Wilt thou then not be afraid of the power? do that which is good, and thou shalt have praise of the same:”

“Wherefore [ye] must needs be subject, not only for wrath, but also for conscience sake.”

“¶ I exhort therefore, that, first of all, supplications, prayers, intercessions, [and] giving of thanks, be made for all men;”

“Then Peter and the [other] apostles answered and said, We ought to obey God rather than men.”

“For kings, and [for] all that are in authority; that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life in all godliness and honesty.”

“Who will have all men to be saved, and to come unto the knowledge of the truth.”

“For this [is] good and acceptable in the sight of God our Saviour;”

“¶ Put them in mind to be subject to principalities and powers, to obey magistrates, to be ready to every good work,”

“¶ When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice: but when the wicked beareth rule, the people mourn.”