Bible Verses about “obeying the law”
The Bible contains 14 verses about obeying the law across both Old and New Testaments. These scriptures offer guidance and inspiration for your spiritual journey.
“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.”
“Therefore he who resists the authority, withstands the ordinance of God; and those who withstand will receive to themselves judgment.”
“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.”
“as free, and not using your freedom for a cloak of wickedness, but as bondservants of God.”
“Honor all men. Love the brotherhood. Fear God. Honor the king.”
“But Peter and the apostles answered, "We must obey God rather than men.”
“Therefore subject yourselves to every ordinance of man for the Lord's sake: whether to the king, as supreme;”
“For this is the will of God, that by well-doing you should put to silence the ignorance of foolish men:”
“or to governors, as sent by him for vengeance on evildoers and for praise to those who do well.”
“Remind them to be in subjection to rulers and to authorities, to be obedient, to be ready for every good work,”
“For it isn't the hearers of the law who are righteous before God, but the doers of the law will be justified”
“Do we then nullify the law through faith? May it never be! No, we establish the law.”