Bible Verses about “respecting authorities”

“You fathers, don't provoke your children to wrath, but nurture them in the discipline and instruction of the Lord.”

“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.”

“Children, obey your parents in the Lord, for this is right.”

“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.”

“"Honor your father and mother," which is the first commandment with a promise:”

“For this reason you also pay taxes, for they are servants of God's service, attending continually on this very thing.”

“Let no man despise your youth; but be an example to those who believe, in word, in your way of life, in love, in spirit, in faith, and in purity.”

“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.”

“"that it may be well with you, and you may live long on the earth."”

“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.”

“But sanctify the Lord God in your hearts; and always be ready to give an answer to everyone who asks you a reason concerning the hope that is in you, with humility and fear:”

“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.”

“Obey your leaders and submit to them, for they watch on behalf of your souls, as those who will give account, that they may do this with joy, and not with groaning, for that would be unprofitable for you.”

“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.”

“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.”

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

“Therefore subject yourselves to every ordinance of man for the Lord's sake: whether to the king, as supreme;”

“Likewise, you younger ones, be subject to the elder. Yes, all of you clothe yourselves with humility, to subject yourselves to one another; for "God resists the proud, but gives grace to the humble."”

“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,”

“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;”