10 Bible Verses about Magistrates
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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.
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.
to governors, sent by him for the punishment of evil doers and the praise of those who do well;
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;
I exhort therefore, first of all, that petitions, prayers, intercessions, thanksgivings should be offered for all men, for kings and all in authority, that we may lead quiet and peaceful lives in all piety and sanctity.
if one exhorts in the exhortation, he that gives, with simplicity, he that rules, with diligence, he that exercises mercy, with cheerfulness.
And when they bring you to the synagogues, and powers, and authorities, be not anxious how you shall defend yourselves, or what you shall say;
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.
And Paul said, I knew not brothers that he was a chief priest; for it is written, You shall not speak evil of the ruler of your people.
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;
From Thematic Bible
Foundation » Illustrative of » Magistrates
Magistrates » Wisdom and integrity essential to
Magistrates » Examples of honour rendered to
Magistrates » Should » Judge righteously
Magistrates » Should » Rule in the fear of God
Magistrates » Should » Not take bribes
Magistrates » Should » Be impartial
Magistrates » Wicked--exemplified » Pilate
And Pilate seeing that he accomplished nothing, but that rather a tumult was made, took water and washed his hands before the multitude, saying, I am innocent of the blood of this man; see you to it.
Then he released Barabbas to them, and having scourged Jesus delivered him up to be crucified.
Magistrates » Purpose of their appointment
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.
to governors, sent by him for the punishment of evil doers and the praise of those who do well;
Magistrates » Are ministers of God
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.
For on this account also you pay taxes; for [magistrates] are servants of God attending constantly to this same thing.
Magistrates » To be wisely selected and appointed
Magistrates » Should » Defend the poor, &c
Magistrates » Should » Judge for God, not for man
Magistrates » Good--exemplified » samuel
Magistrates » Should » Judge wisely
Magistrates » To be prayed for
I exhort therefore, first of all, that petitions, prayers, intercessions, thanksgivings should be offered for all men, for kings and all in authority, that we may lead quiet and peaceful lives in all piety and sanctity.
Magistrates » Should » Subjection to their authority encouraged
saying, The scribes and Pharisees sit in Moses' seat. All things therefore which they tell you, do and keep. But do not their works. For they say and do not,
Magistrates » Wicked--illustrated
Magistrates » Wicked--exemplified » Magistrates in philippi
And the multitude came together against them, and the prefects tearing off their clothes gave orders to beat them with rods, and having inflicted many blows on them cast them into prison, charging the jailer to keep them safely;
Magistrates » Wicked--exemplified » Gallio
And he drove them from the tribunal. And they all took Sosthenes the synagogue-ruler and beat him before the tribunal; and Gallio cared for none of these things.
Magistrates » Good--exemplified » Nehemiah
Magistrates » Good--exemplified » Joseph
Magistrates » Wicked--exemplified » Sons of samuel
Magistrates » Should » Hate covetousness
Magistrates » Good--exemplified » gideon
Magistrates » Should » Be diligent in ruling
if one exhorts in the exhortation, he that gives, with simplicity, he that rules, with diligence, he that exercises mercy, with cheerfulness.
Magistrates » Should » Seek wisdom from God
Magistrates » Are not a terror to the good, but to the evil
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;
Magistrates » Are appointed by 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.
Magistrates » Wicked--exemplified » Felix
At the same time also he hoped that money would be given him by Paul; and on this account sent for him the oftener, and conversed with him.
Magistrates » Good--exemplified » Daniel
Magistrates » Should » Be faithful to the sovereign
Magistrates » Good--exemplified » Job
Magistrates » Should » Know the law of God
Magistrates » Should » Enforce the laws
Magistrates » Their office to be respected
And Paul said, I knew not brothers that he was a chief priest; for it is written, You shall not speak evil of the ruler of your people.
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