11 Bible Verses about Civil Government

for [the power] is God's minister to you for good. But if you do evil, fear; for it bears not the sword in vain; for it is God's minister of justice for punishment to him that does evil.

And Peter answering, and the apostles, said, It is necessary to obey God rather than man.

Let every soul be subject to the superior powers. For there is no power except from God, and the [powers] which exist have been ordained by God.

Be subject therefore to every human government, for the Lord's sake, whether to the king, as superior, to governors, sent by him for the punishment of evil doers and the praise of those who do well;

So that he who resists the power resists the ordinance of God; and those who resist shall receive judgment on themselves.

They said to him, Caesar's. Then he said to them, Give therefore Caesar's dues to Caesar, and God's to God.

Let every soul be subject to the superior powers. For there is no power except from God, and the [powers] which exist have been ordained by God. So that he who resists the power resists the ordinance of God; and those who resist shall receive judgment on themselves. For rulers are not a terror to good works, but to evil. Will you not fear the power? Do good, and you shall have praise from it;read more.
for [the power] is God's minister to you for good. But if you do evil, fear; for it bears not the sword in vain; for it is God's minister of justice for punishment to him that does evil. Wherefore it is necessary to be in subjection, not only on account of punishment, but also on account of conscience. For on this account also you pay taxes; for [magistrates] are servants of God attending constantly to this same thing. Pay to all their dues; a tax to whom a tax is due, a toll to whom a toll is due, fear to whom fear, and honor to whom honor.

Be subject therefore to every human government, for the Lord's sake, whether to the king, as superior, to governors, sent by him for the punishment of evil doers and the praise of those who do well; for this is the will of God, that by well-doing you may silence the ignorance of foolish men;read more.
as free, and not using freedom for a cloak of vice, but as servants of God. Honor all men, love the brotherhood, fear God, honor the king.

You have heard that it was said, An eye for an eye, and a tooth for a tooth. But I tell you not to resist the evil man; but whoever shall strike you on the right cheek, turn to him the other also;

And they sent to him some of the Pharisees and Herodians to ensnare him in his words. And they came and said to him, Teacher, we know that you are true, and care for no one, for you respect not the face of men, but teach the way of God in truth. Is it lawful to pay tribute to Caesar or not? Shall we pay? or shall we not pay? But he knowing their hypocrisy, said to them, Why do you try me? Bring me a denarius [14 cents], that I may see it.read more.
And they brought him one. And he said to them, Whose is this figure, and the inscription? And they said to him, Caesar's. And Jesus said, Render Caesar's dues to Caesar, and God's to God. And they wondered at him.

Admonish them to be subject to principalities, to powers, to obey magistrates, to be ready for every good work,