"Saying, Did not we straitly command you that ye should not
teach in this name? and, behold, ye have filled Jerusalem with your doctrine, and intend to bring
this man's blood upon us. Then Peter and the other apostles answered and said, We
ought to obey God rather than men."
Acts 5:28-29
"Tell us therefore, What thinkest thou? Is it lawful to
give tribute unto Caesar, or not? But Jesus perceived their wickedness, and said, Why tempt ye
me, ye hypocrites? Shew me the tribute money. And they brought unto him a penny. And he saith unto
them, Whose is this image and superscription? 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."
Matthew 22:17-21
"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. Wherefore ye must needs be subject, not only for wrath, but also for
conscience sake. For this cause pay ye tribute also: for they are God's ministers, attending
continually upon this very thing. Render therefore to all their dues: tribute to whom tribute is
due; custom to whom custom; fear to whom fear; honor to whom honor."
Romans 13:1-7
"Put them in mind to be subject to
principalities and powers, to obey magistrates, to be ready to every good work..."
Titus 3:1
"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.
For so is the will of God, that with well doing ye may put to silence the ignorance of foolish men:
As free, and not using your liberty for a cloke of maliciousness, but as the servants of God. Honor
all men. Love the brotherhood. Fear God. Honor the king."
1 Peter 2:13-17
"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 Timothy 2:1-2
