Bible Verses about “religion in government”
The Bible contains 14 verses about religion in government 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.”
“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.”
“I exhort therefore, first of all, that petitions, prayers, intercessions, and givings of thanks, be made for all men:”
“But Peter and the apostles answered, "We must obey God rather than men.”
“for kings and all who are in high places; that we may lead a tranquil and quiet life in all godliness and reverence.”
“who desires all people to be saved and come to full knowledge of the truth.”
“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,”
“When the righteous thrive, the people rejoice; but when the wicked rule, the people groan.”