Bible Verses About government

“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”

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

“Submit yourselves to every ordinance of man for the Lord's sake: whether it be to the king, as supreme;”

“I exhort therefore, that, first of all, supplications, prayers, intercessions, and giving of thanks, be made for all men; exhort: or, desire”

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

“Render therefore to all their dues: tribute to whom tribute is due; custom to whom custom; fear to whom fear; honour to whom honour.”

“Jesus answered, Thou couldest have no power at all against me, except it were given thee from above: therefore he that delivered me unto thee hath the greater sin.”

“For the kingdom is the LORD'S: and he is the governor among the nations.”

“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.”