Bible Verses about “police”

“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.”

“For God didn't give us a spirit of fear, but of power, love, and self-control.”

“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.”

“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.”

“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.”

“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."”

“Haven't I commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Don't be afraid, neither be dismayed: for Yahweh your God is with you wherever you go."”

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

“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.”

“as free, and not using your freedom for a cloak of wickedness, but as bondservants of God.”

“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.”

“Honor all men. Love the brotherhood. Fear God. Honor the king.”

“Learn to do well. Seek justice. Relieve the oppressed. Judge the fatherless. Plead for the widow."”

“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.”

“to speak evil of no one, not to be contentious, to be gentle, showing all humility toward all men.”

“No weapon that is formed against you will prevail; and you will condemn every tongue that rises against you in judgment. This is the heritage of the servants of Yahweh, and their righteousness which is of me," says Yahweh.”

“He who conceals his sins doesn't prosper, but whoever confesses and renounces them finds mercy.”

“Remind them to be in subjection to rulers and to authorities, to be obedient, to be ready for every good work,”

“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.”

“Behold, I give you authority to tread on serpents and scorpions, and over all the power of the enemy. Nothing will in any way hurt you.”

“Better is the poor who walks in his integrity, than he who is perverse in his ways, and he is rich.”

“Whoever keeps the law is a wise son; but he who is a companion of gluttons shames his father.”

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

“A faithful man is rich with blessings; but one who is eager to be rich will not go unpunished.”

“In rebellion, a land has many rulers, but order is maintained by a man of understanding and knowledge.”

“Those who forsake the law praise the wicked; but those who keep the law contend with them.”

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

“A needy man who oppresses the poor is like a driving rain which leaves no crops.”

“Evil men don't understand justice; but those who seek Yahweh understand it fully.”

“A stingy man hurries after riches, and doesn't know that poverty waits for him.”

“One who trusts in himself is a fool; but one who walks in wisdom is kept safe.”

“He who increases his wealth by excessive interest gathers it for one who has pity on the poor.”

“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!"”

“One who gives to the poor has no lack; but one who closes his eyes will have many curses.”

“It is joy to the righteous to do justice; but it is a destruction to the workers of iniquity.”

“One who works his land will have an abundance of food; but one who chases fantasies will have his fill of poverty.”

“One who is greedy stirs up strife; but one who trusts in Yahweh will prosper.”

“One who rebukes a man will afterward find more favor than one who flatters with the tongue.”

“He who turns away his ear from hearing the law, even his prayer is an abomination.”