Bible Verses about “police officers”
Found 17 verses (ordered by relevance) about “police officers” in the WEB version of the Bible
“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.”
“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.”
“Greater love has no one than this, that someone lay down his life for his friends.”
“But I tell you, don't resist him who is evil; but whoever strikes you on your right cheek, turn to him the other also.”
“"You have heard that it was said, 'An eye for an eye, and a tooth for a tooth.'”
“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.”
“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.”
“Remind them to be in subjection to rulers and to authorities, to be obedient, to be ready for every good work,”