12 Bible verses about Government and Authority KJV

Romans 13:1-4 · KJV

Let every soul be subject unto the higher powers. For there is no power but of God: the powers that be are ordained of God. Whosoever therefore resisteth the power, resisteth the ordinance of God: and they that resist shall receive to themselves damnation. For rulers are not a terror to good works, but to the evil. Wilt thou then not be afraid of the power? do that which is good, and thou shalt have praise of the same: For he is the minister of God to thee for good. But if thou do that which is evil, be afraid; for he beareth not the sword in vain: for he is the minister of God, a revenger to execute wrath upon him that doeth evil.

1 Timothy 2:1-2 · KJV

I exhort therefore, that, first of all, supplications, prayers, intercessions, and giving of thanks, be made for all men; For kings, and for all that are in authority; that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life in all godliness and honesty.

1 Peter 2:13-14 · KJV

Submit yourselves to every ordinance of man for the Lord’s sake: whether it be to the king, as supreme; Or unto governors, as unto them that are sent by him for the punishment of evildoers, and for the praise of them that do well.

Proverbs 21:1 · KJV

The king’s heart is in the hand of the LORD, as the rivers of water: he turneth it whithersoever he will.

Daniel 2:21 · KJV

And he changeth the times and the seasons: he removeth kings, and setteth up kings: he giveth wisdom unto the wise, and knowledge to them that know understanding:

Titus 3:1 · KJV

Put them in mind to be subject to principalities and powers, to obey magistrates, to be ready to every good work,

Acts 5:29 · KJV

Then Peter and the other apostles answered and said, We ought to obey God rather than men.

Matthew 22:21 · KJV

They say unto him, Caesar’s. Then saith he unto them, Render therefore unto Caesar the things which are Caesar’s; and unto God the things that are God’s.

Proverbs 29:2 · KJV

When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice: but when the wicked beareth rule, the people mourn.

Psalm 22:28 · KJV

For the kingdom is the LORD’s: and he is the governor among the nations.

Jeremiah 29:7 · KJV

And seek the peace of the city whither I have caused you to be carried away captives, and pray unto the LORD for it: for in the peace thereof shall ye have peace.

Proverbs 14:34 · KJV

Righteousness exalteth a nation: but sin is a reproach to any people.