38 Bible Verses about Authority
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Submit, for the Lord's sake, to every authority set up by man, whether it be to the Emperor as supreme ruler,
"You would have had no power whatever over me," replied Jesus, "had it not been granted you from above. On that account he who has delivered me up to you is more guilty than you are."
Let every individual be obedient to those who rule over him; for no one is a ruler except by God's permission, and our present rulers have had their rank and power assigned to them by Him.
Jesus, however, called them to Him and said to them, "You are aware how those who are deemed rulers among the Gentiles lord it over them, and their great men make them feel their authority;
While it remained unsold, was not the land your own? And when sold, was it not at your own disposal? How is it that you have cherished this design in your heart? It is not to men you have told this lie, but to God."
A married woman is not mistress of her own person: her husband has certain rights. In the same way a married man is not master of his own person: his wife has certain rights.
From Thematic Bible
Authority » Of the church
If you remit the sins of any persons, they remain remitted to them. If you bind fast the sins of any, they remain bound."
I will give you the keys of the Kingdom of the Heavens; and whatever you bind on earth shall remain bound in Heaven, and whatever you loose on earth shall remain loosed in Heaven."
I solemnly tell you that whatever you as a Church bind on earth will in Heaven be held as bound, and whatever you loose on earth will in Heaven be held to be loosed.
As they journeyed on from town to town, they handed to the brethren for their observance the decisions which had been arrived at by the Apostles and Elders in Jerusalem.
Obey your leaders and be submissive to them. For they are keeping watch over your souls as those who will have to give account; that they may do this with joy and not with lamentation. For that would be of no advantage to you.
Authority » Of Christ
for He had been teaching them as one who had authority, and not as their Scribes taught.
Jesus however came near and said to them, "All power in Heaven and over the earth has been given to me.
And all were amazed and awe-struck, so they began to ask one another, "What does this mean? Here is a new sort of teaching--and a tone of authority! And even to foul spirits he issues orders and they obey him!"
Battle of Life » Promises of ultimate triumph » Authority
"'And to him who overcomes and obeys My commands to the very end, I will give authority over the nations of the earth.
God's Promises » To the overcomers » Authority
"'And to him who overcomes and obeys My commands to the very end, I will give authority over the nations of the earth.
Overcomers » Authority
"'And to him who overcomes and obeys My commands to the very end, I will give authority over the nations of the earth.
Topics on Authority
Abuse Of Authority, Examples Of
James 2:6But *you* have put dishonour upon the poor man. Yet is it not the rich who grind you down? Are not they the very people who drag you into the Law courts? --
Abuse Of Authority, Warnings Against
Ephesians 6:9And you masters, act towards your slaves on the same principles, and refrain from threats. For you know that in Heaven there is One who is your Master as well as theirs, and that merely earthly distinctions there are none with Him.
All Authority Has Been Given To Jesus
Matthew 28:18Jesus however came near and said to them, "All power in Heaven and over the earth has been given to me.
Apostles, Authority In Church
2 Corinthians 13:10For this reason I write thus while absent, that when present I may not have to act severely in the exercise of the authority which the Lord has given me for building up, and not for pulling down.
Apostles, Basis Of Authority
Romans 1:5through whom we have received grace and Apostleship in His service in order to win men to obedience to the faith, among all Gentile peoples,
Authority Delegated To People
Luke 19:17"'Well done, good servant,' he replied; 'because you have been faithful in a very small matter, be in authority over ten towns.'
Authority Of Christ
Matthew 7:29for He had been teaching them as one who had authority, and not as their Scribes taught.
Authority Of Disciples
Matthew 10:1Then He called to Him His twelve disciples and gave them authority over foul spirits, to drive them out; and to cure every kind of disease and infirmity.
Authority Of People
Hebrews 13:17Obey your leaders and be submissive to them. For they are keeping watch over your souls as those who will have to give account; that they may do this with joy and not with lamentation. For that would be of no advantage to you.
Authority Within The Family, Kinds Of
Colossians 3:20Children be obedient to your parents in everything; for that is right for Christians.
Authority, Belonging To God
Romans 9:19-21"Why then does God still find fault?" you will ask; "for who is resisting His will?"
Authority, of human institutions
Romans 1:24-26For this reason, in accordance with their own depraved cravings, God gave them up to uncleanness, allowing them to dishonour their bodies among themselves with impurity.
Authority, Responsibilities Of
Matthew 20:25-28But Jesus called them to Him, and said, "You know that the rulers of the Gentiles lord it over them, and their great men exercise authority over them.
Christ's Authority Over Death
Matthew 9:18-25While He was thus speaking, a Ruler came up and profoundly bowing said, "My daughter is just dead; but come and put your hand upon her and she will return to life."
Christ's Authority Over Evil
Mark 1:23-27when all at once, there in their synagogue, a man under the power of a foul spirit screamed out:
Christ's Authority Over Nature
Matthew 8:23-27Then He went on board a fishing-boat, and His disciples followed Him.
Christ's Authority Over Sickness
Matthew 8:14-15After this Jesus went to the house of Peter, whose mother-in-law he found ill in bed with fever.
Christ's Authority Over Sin
Matthew 9:6But, to prove to you that the Son of Man has authority on earth to pardon sins" --He then says to the paralytic, "Rise, and take up your bed and go home."
Church Authority, Of Eldars
Acts 20:28"Take heed to yourselves and to all the flock among which the Holy Spirit has placed you to take the oversight for Him and act as shepherds to the Church of God, which He has bought with His own blood.
Church Authority, Of Jesus Christ
Ephesians 5:23because a husband is the Head of his wife as Christ also is the Head of the Church, being indeed the Saviour of this His Body.
Church, Christ Authority Over
Ephesians 2:20You are a building which has been reared on the foundation of the Apostles and Prophets, the cornerstone being Christ Jesus Himself,
Demons, Christ's Authority
Ephesians 1:19-22and what the transcendent greatness of His power in us believers as seen in the working of His infinite might
Honoring Authority
Titus 3:1Remind people that they must submit to the rulers who are in authority over them; that they must obey the magistrates, be prepared for every right action,
Human Authority, Christian Response
Romans 13:1Let every individual be obedient to those who rule over him; for no one is a ruler except by God's permission, and our present rulers have had their rank and power assigned to them by Him.
Human Authority, Instituted By God
Romans 13:1-2Let every individual be obedient to those who rule over him; for no one is a ruler except by God's permission, and our present rulers have had their rank and power assigned to them by Him.
Human Authority, Nature Of
Romans 13:1Let every individual be obedient to those who rule over him; for no one is a ruler except by God's permission, and our present rulers have had their rank and power assigned to them by Him.
People Lacking Authority
2 Corinthians 11:17What I am now saying, I do not say by the Lord's command, but as a fool in his folly might, in this reckless boasting.
Rebellion, Against Human Authority
Mark 15:7and at this time a man named Barabbas was in prison among the insurgents--persons who in the insurrection had committed murder.
Respecting Authority
Romans 13:7Pay promptly to all men what is due to them: taxes to those to whom taxes are due, toll to those to whom toll is due, respect to those to whom respect is due, honour to those to whom honour is due.
Submission To Authority
Matthew 8:4-10and Jesus said to him, "Be careful to tell no one, but go and show yourself to the priest, and offer the gift which Moses appointed as evidence for them."
The Authority Of Scripture
John 10:34-36"Does it not stand written in your Law," replied Jesus, "'I said, you are gods'?
