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Bible Verses About politicians

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What does the Bible say about politicians? Browse 19 carefully selected verses that illuminate this biblical theme.

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TranslationKey Verse: 1 John 5:19
King James (KJV)And we know that we are of God, and the whole world lieth in wickedness.

19 Key Scriptures

And we know that we are of God, and the whole world lieth in wickedness.
He that saith, I know him, and keepeth not his commandments, is a liar, and the truth is not in him.
Wherefore, my beloved brethren, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath:
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.
Judge not, that ye be not judged.
Then Peter and the other apostles answered and said, We ought to obey God rather than men.
Enter ye in at the strait gate: for wide is the gate, and broad is the way, that leadeth to destruction, and many there be which go in thereat : strait: or, narrow
Professing themselves to be wise, they became fools,
Dearly beloved, avenge not yourselves, but rather give place unto wrath: for it is written, Vengeance is mine; I will repay, saith the Lord.
When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice: but when the wicked beareth rule, the people mourn. in: or, increased
Behold, a king shall reign in righteousness, and princes shall rule in judgment.
These are murmurers, complainers, walking after their own lusts; and their mouth speaketh great swelling words, having men's persons in admiration because of advantage.
Is it not wheat harvest to day? I will call unto the LORD, and he shall send thunder and rain; that ye may perceive and see that your wickedness is great, which ye have done in the sight of the LORD, in asking you a king.
And the times of this ignorance God winked at; but now commandeth all men every where to repent:
And with many other words did he testify and exhort, saying, Save yourselves from this untoward generation.
Then was Jesus led up of the Spirit into the wilderness to be tempted of the devil.
I exhort therefore, that, first of all, supplications, prayers, intercessions, and giving of thanks, be made for all men; exhort: or, desire
O Israel, thou hast destroyed thyself; but in me is thine help. is: Heb. in thy help
And when ye saw that Nahash the king of the children of Ammon came against you, ye said unto me, Nay; but a king shall reign over us: when the LORD your God was your king.

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