Bible Verses about “law enforcement”

“for he is a servant of God to you for good. But if you do that which is evil, be afraid, for he doesn't bear the sword in vain; for he is a servant of God, an avenger for wrath to him who does evil.”

“Let every soul be in subjection to the higher authorities, for there is no authority except from God, and those who exist are ordained by God.”

“Give therefore to everyone what you owe: taxes to whom taxes are due; customs to whom customs; respect to whom respect; honor to whom honor.”

“Owe no one anything, except to love one another; for he who loves his neighbor has fulfilled the law.”

“Therefore he who resists the authority, withstands the ordinance of God; and those who withstand will receive to themselves judgment.”

“Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil.”

“Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me. Your rod and your staff, they comfort me.”

“For this reason you also pay taxes, for they are servants of God's service, attending continually on this very thing.”

“For rulers are not a terror to the good work, but to the evil. Do you desire to have no fear of the authority? Do that which is good, and you will have praise from the same,”

“Therefore you need to be in subjection, not only because of the wrath, but also for conscience' sake.”

“Finally, be strong in the Lord, and in the strength of his might.”

“If you love me, keep my commandments.”

“He restores my soul. He guides me in the paths of righteousness for his name's sake.”

“Let us walk properly, as in the day; not in reveling and drunkenness, not in sexual promiscuity and lustful acts, and not in strife and jealousy.”

“Yahweh is my shepherd: I shall lack nothing.”

“For the commandments, "You shall not commit adultery," "You shall not murder," "You shall not steal," "You shall not give false testimony," "You shall not covet," and whatever other commandments there are, are all summed up in this saying, namely, "You shall love your neighbor as yourself."”

“He makes me lie down in green pastures. He leads me beside still waters.”

“Love doesn't harm a neighbor. Love therefore is the fulfillment of the law.”

“You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies. You anoint my head with oil. My cup runs over.”

“Surely goodness and loving kindness shall follow me all the days of my life, and I will dwell in Yahweh's house forever. A Psalm by David.”

“Greater love has no one than this, that someone lay down his life for his friends.”

“But put on the Lord Jesus Christ, and make no provision for the flesh, for its lusts.”

“Do this, knowing the time, that it is already time for you to awaken out of sleep, for salvation is now nearer to us than when we first believed.”

“Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called children of God.”

“The night is far gone, and the day is near. Let's therefore throw off the works of darkness, and let's put on the armor of light.”

“Blessed be Yahweh, my rock, who teaches my hands to war, and my fingers to battle:”

“The wicked flee when no one pursues; but the righteous are as bold as a lion.”

“"Defend the weak, the poor, and the fatherless. Maintain the rights of the poor and oppressed.”

“God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble.”

“Rescue the weak and needy. Deliver them out of the hand of the wicked."”

“I heard the Lord's voice, saying, "Whom shall I send, and who will go for us?" Then I said, "Here I am. Send me!"”

“Though I walk in the midst of trouble, you will revive me. You will stretch forth your hand against the wrath of my enemies. Your right hand will save me.”