Bible Verses about “praying for government”

“In the same way, that women also adorn themselves in decent clothing, with modesty and propriety; not just with braided hair, gold, pearls, or expensive clothing;”

“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.”

“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."”

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

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

“but (which becomes women professing godliness) with good works.”

“But I don't permit a woman to teach, nor to exercise authority over a man, but to be in quietness.”

“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.”

“For there is one God, and one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus,”

“Let a woman learn in quietness with all subjection.”

“but she will be saved through her childbearing, if they continue in faith, love, and sanctification with sobriety.”

“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.”

“For Adam was first formed, then Eve.”

“I exhort therefore, first of all, that petitions, prayers, intercessions, and givings of thanks, be made for all men:”

“Adam wasn't deceived, but the woman, being deceived, has fallen into disobedience;”

“if my people, who are called by my name, shall humble themselves, and pray, and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways; then will I hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin, and will heal their land.”

“for kings and all who are in high places; that we may lead a tranquil and quiet life in all godliness and reverence.”

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

“who desires all people to be saved and come to full knowledge of the truth.”

“I desire therefore that the men in every place pray, lifting up holy hands without anger and doubting.”

“Where there is no wise guidance, the nation falls, but in the multitude of counselors there is victory.”

“For this is good and acceptable in the sight of God our Savior;”

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

“who gave himself as a ransom for all; the testimony in its own times;”

“to which I was appointed a preacher and an apostle (I am telling the truth in Christ, not lying), a teacher of the Gentiles in faith and truth.”

“He changes the times and the seasons; he removes kings, and sets up kings; he gives wisdom to the wise, and knowledge to those who have understanding;”

“He who sits in the heavens will laugh. The Lord will have them in derision.”

“Knowing their thoughts, Jesus said to them, "Every kingdom divided against itself is brought to desolation, and every city or house divided against itself will not stand.”

“The king's heart is in Yahweh's hand like the watercourses. He turns it wherever he desires.”

“Seek the peace of the city where I have caused you to be carried away captive, and pray to Yahweh for it; for in its peace you shall have peace.”

“"Let's break their bonds apart, and cast their cords from us."”

“For the kingdom is Yahweh's. He is the ruler over the nations.”

“The kings of the earth take a stand, and the rulers take counsel together, against Yahweh, and against his Anointed, saying,”

“he reveals the deep and secret things; he knows what is in the darkness, and the light dwells with him.”

“Why do the nations rage, and the peoples plot a vain thing?”

“Daniel answered, Blessed be the name of God forever and ever; for wisdom and might are his.”

“I thank you, and praise you, you God of my fathers, who have given me wisdom and might, and have now made known to me what we desired of you; for you have made known to us the king's matter.”

“My God, turn your ear, and hear; open your eyes, and see our desolations, and the city which is called by your name: for we do not present our petitions before you for our righteousness, but for your great mercies' sake.”

“Lord, hear; Lord, forgive; Lord, listen and do; don't defer, for your own sake, my God, because your city and your people are called by your name.”

“He increases the nations, and he destroys them. He enlarges the nations, and he leads them captive.”

“He takes away understanding from the chiefs of the people of the earth, and causes them to wander in a wilderness where there is no way.”