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Bible Quotes About Politics
23 Scripture verses about politics from the King James Version, with full verse text for study and meditation.
What does the Bible say about politics? Browse 15 carefully selected verses that illuminate this biblical theme.
23
Total Verses
7
Old Testament
16
New Testament
Top 10 Bible Quotes About Politics
- Deuteronomy 15:7 — “If there be among you a poor man of one of thy brethren within any of thy gates in thy land which the LORD thy God giveth thee, thou shalt not harden thine heart, nor shut thine hand from thy poor bro...”
- Psalms 12:8 — “The wicked walk on every side, when the vilest men are exalted. men: Heb. of the sons of the men”
- Psalms 33:12 — “Blessed is the nation whose God is the LORD; and the people whom he hath chosen for his own inheritance.”
- Proverbs 29:2 — “When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice: but when the wicked beareth rule, the people mourn. in: or, increased”
- Proverbs 29:12 — “If a ruler hearken to lies , all his servants are wicked.”
- Daniel 2:21 — “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:”
- Daniel 6:4 — “Then the presidents and princes sought to find occasion against Daniel concerning the kingdom; but they could find none occasion nor fault; forasmuch as he was faithful, neither was there any error or...”
- Matthew 6:24 — “No man can serve two masters: for either he will hate the one, and love the other; or else he will hold to the one, and despise the other. Ye cannot serve God and mammon.”
- Matthew 14:3 — “For Herod had laid hold on John, and bound him, and put him in prison for Herodias' sake, his brother Philip's wife.”
- Matthew 20:20 — “Then came to him the mother of Zebedee's children with her sons, worshipping him, and desiring a certain thing of him.”
Subtopics of Politics
mixing religion and politics
politics and religion
CORRUPTION IN
In the court
Of Ahasuerus
Of Darius
INSTANCES OF
Absalom, electioneering for the throne
Pilate, condemning Jesus to gratify the clamoring people
MINISTERS IN
Zadok the priest, a partisan of David
Nathan, the prophet, influences the selection of David' s successor
WOMEN IN
The wise woman of Abel who saved the city through diplomacy
Bath-sheba, in securing the crown for Solomon
Herodias, in influencing the administration of Herod
Mother of Zebedee' s children, in seeking favor for her sons
For influence in
Old Testament Quotes About Politics (7)
“If there be among you a poor man of one of thy brethren within any of thy gates in thy land which the LORD thy God giveth thee, thou shalt not harden thine heart, nor shut thine hand from thy poor brother:”
“The wicked walk on every side, when the vilest men are exalted. men: Heb. of the sons of the men”
Psalms 12:8KJV
“Blessed is the nation whose God is the LORD; and the people whom he hath chosen for his own inheritance.”
Psalms 33:12KJV
“When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice: but when the wicked beareth rule, the people mourn. in: or, increased”
“If a ruler hearken to lies , all his servants are wicked.”
“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:”
Daniel 2:21KJV
“Then the presidents and princes sought to find occasion against Daniel concerning the kingdom; but they could find none occasion nor fault; forasmuch as he was faithful, neither was there any error or fault found in him.”
Daniel 6:4KJV
New Testament Quotes About Politics (16)
“No man can serve two masters: for either he will hate the one, and love the other; or else he will hold to the one, and despise the other. Ye cannot serve God and mammon.”
Matthew 6:24KJV
“For Herod had laid hold on John, and bound him, and put him in prison for Herodias' sake, his brother Philip's wife.”
Matthew 14:3KJV
“Then came to him the mother of Zebedee's children with her sons, worshipping him, and desiring a certain thing of him.”
“Tell us therefore, What thinkest thou? Is it lawful to give tribute unto Caesar, or not?”
“And the governor said, Why, what evil hath he done? But they cried out the more, saying, Let him be crucified.”
“And Jesus came and spake unto them, saying, All power is given unto me in heaven and in earth.”
“For Herod himself had sent forth and laid hold upon John, and bound him in prison for Herodias' sake, his brother Philip's wife: for he had married her.”
Mark 6:17KJV
“And so Pilate, willing to content the people, released Barabbas unto them, and delivered Jesus, when he had scourged him, to be crucified.”
Mark 15:15KJV
“And Pilate, when he had called together the chief priests and the rulers and the people,”
Luke 23:13KJV
“Pilate saith unto him, What is truth? And when he had said this, he went out again unto the Jews, and saith unto them, I find in him no fault at all.”
John 18:38KJV
“But ye have a custom, that I should release unto you one at the passover: will ye therefore that I release unto you the King of the Jews?”
John 18:39KJV
“Pilate therefore went forth again, and saith unto them, Behold, I bring him forth to you, that ye may know that I find no fault in him.”
John 19:4KJV
“Then Peter and the other apostles answered and said, We ought to obey God rather than men.”
Acts 5:29KJV
“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. ordained: or, ordered”
Romans 13:1KJV
“For our conversation is in heaven; from whence also we look for the Saviour, the Lord Jesus Christ: conversation: or, we live or conduct ourselves as citizens of heaven, or, for obtaining heaven”
“But avoid foolish questions, and genealogies, and contentions, and strivings about the law; for they are unprofitable and vain.”
Titus 3:9KJV
Frequently Asked Questions About Politics in the Bible
What does the Bible say about politics?
The Bible contains 23 verses about politics, covering this topic from Genesis to Revelation. Scripture provides guidance, instruction, and comfort regarding politics through both the Old and New Testaments.
How many Bible verses are about politics?
There are 23 Bible verses about politics in the King James Version. These verses span multiple books of the Bible and cover various aspects of this topic.
What is the best Bible verse about politics?
While many verses address politics, the most well-known passages come from various books of the Bible. The best verse depends on your specific situation and what aspect of politics you are studying.
Where in the Bible does it talk about politics?
Politics is discussed throughout the Bible in both the Old and New Testaments. You can find 23 references to this topic across multiple books including the Psalms, Proverbs, the Gospels, and the Epistles.
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