Proverbs 24:21

My son, fear the Lord, as well as the king,
and don’t associate with rebels,

Romans 13:1-7

Everyone must submit to the governing authorities, for there is no authority except from God, and those that exist are instituted by God.

Exodus 14:31

When Israel saw the great power that the Lord used against the Egyptians, the people feared the Lord and believed in Him and in His servant Moses.

Numbers 16:1-3

Now Korah son of Izhar, son of Kohath, son of Levi, with Dathan and Abiram, sons of Eliab, and On son of Peleth, sons of Reuben, took

1 Samuel 8:5-7

They said to him, “Look, you are old, and your sons do not follow your example. Therefore, appoint a king to judge us the same as all the other nations have.”

1 Samuel 12:12-19

But when you saw that Nahash king of the Ammonites was coming against you, you said to me, ‘No, we must have a king rule over us’—even though the Lord your God is your king.

1 Samuel 24:6

He said to his men, “I swear before the Lord: I would never do such a thing to my lord, the Lord’s anointed. I will never lift my hand against him, since he is the Lord’s anointed.”

2 Samuel 15:13-37

Then an informer came to David and reported, “The hearts of the men of Israel are with Absalom.”

1 Kings 12:16

When all Israel saw that the king had not listened to them, the people answered him:

What portion do we have in David?
We have no inheritance in the son of Jesse.
Israel, return to your tents;
David, now look after your own house!


So Israel went to their tents,

Ecclesiastes 8:2-5

Keep the king’s command because of your oath made before God.

Matthew 22:21

“Caesar’s,” they said to Him.

Then He said to them, “Therefore give back to Caesar the things that are Caesar’s, and to God the things that are God’s.”

Titus 3:1

Remind them to be submissive to rulers and authorities, to obey, to be ready for every good work,

1 Peter 2:13-17

Submit to every human authority because of the Lord, whether to the Emperor as the supreme authority

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

My son, fear thou the LORD and the king: and meddle not with them that are given to change:

General references

Bible References

Fear

Exodus 14:31
When Israel saw the great power that the Lord used against the Egyptians, the people feared the Lord and believed in Him and in His servant Moses.
1 Samuel 24:6
He said to his men, “I swear before the Lord: I would never do such a thing to my lord, the Lord’s anointed. I will never lift my hand against him, since he is the Lord’s anointed.”
Ecclesiastes 8:2
Keep the king’s command because of your oath made before God.
Matthew 22:21
“Caesar’s,” they said to Him.

Then He said to them, “Therefore give back to Caesar the things that are Caesar’s, and to God the things that are God’s.”
Romans 13:1
Everyone must submit to the governing authorities, for there is no authority except from God, and those that exist are instituted by God.
Titus 3:1
Remind them to be submissive to rulers and authorities, to obey, to be ready for every good work,
1 Peter 2:13
Submit to every human authority because of the Lord, whether to the Emperor as the supreme authority

General references

2 Samuel 20:12
Now Amasa was writhing in his blood in the middle of the highway, and the man had seen that all the people stopped. So he moved Amasa from the highway to the field and threw a garment over him because he realized that all those who encountered Amasa were stopping.
1 Peter 2:13
Submit to every human authority because of the Lord, whether to the Emperor as the supreme authority

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