Complete Bible Study Guide
What Does the Bible Say About Police?
15 Scripture references with full text and commentary
Understanding Police in the Bible
Explore what the Bible says about police. This collection of 17 key Scripture passages reveals God's wisdom and guidance on this important theme.
Top 10 Verses About Police
- 1Joshua 1:9
“Have not I commanded thee? Be strong and of a good courage; be not afraid, neither be thou dismayed: for the LORD thy God is with thee whithersoever thou goest.”
KJV - 2Psalms 46:1
“To the chief Musician for the sons of Korah, A Song upon Alamoth. God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. for: or, of”
KJV - 3Psalms 82:3
“Defend the poor and fatherless: do justice to the afflicted and needy. Defend: Heb. Judge”
KJV - 4Proverbs 21:15
“It is joy to the just to do judgment: but destruction shall be to the workers of iniquity.”
KJV - 5
- 6Isaiah 1:17
“Learn to do well; seek judgment, relieve the oppressed, judge the fatherless, plead for the widow. relieve: or, righten”
KJV - 7Isaiah 6:8
“Also I heard the voice of the Lord, saying, Whom shall I send, and who will go for us? Then said I, Here am I; send me. Here: Heb. behold me”
KJV - 8Isaiah 54:17
“No weapon that is formed against thee shall prosper; and every tongue that shall rise against thee in judgment thou shalt condemn. This is the heritage of the servants of the LORD, and their righteousness is of me, saith the LORD.”
KJV - 9
- 10Luke 1:79
“To give light to them that sit in darkness and in the shadow of death, to guide our feet into the way of peace.”
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Subtopics of Police
Old Testament: What Does the Bible Say About Police? (8 Verses)
“Have not I commanded thee? Be strong and of a good courage; be not afraid, neither be thou dismayed: for the LORD thy God is with thee whithersoever thou goest.”
“To the chief Musician for the sons of Korah, A Song upon Alamoth. God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. for: or, of”
“Defend the poor and fatherless: do justice to the afflicted and needy. Defend: Heb. Judge”
“It is joy to the just to do judgment: but destruction shall be to the workers of iniquity.”
“The wicked flee when no man pursueth: but the righteous are bold as a lion.”
“Learn to do well; seek judgment, relieve the oppressed, judge the fatherless, plead for the widow. relieve: or, righten”
“Also I heard the voice of the Lord, saying, Whom shall I send, and who will go for us? Then said I, Here am I; send me. Here: Heb. behold me”
“No weapon that is formed against thee shall prosper; and every tongue that shall rise against thee in judgment thou shalt condemn. This is the heritage of the servants of the LORD, and their righteousness is of me, saith the LORD.”
New Testament: What Does the Bible Say About Police? (7 Verses)
“Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God.”
“To give light to them that sit in darkness and in the shadow of death, to guide our feet into the way of peace.”
“Behold, I give unto you power to tread on serpents and scorpions, and over all the power of the enemy: and nothing shall by any means hurt you.”
“Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends.”
“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”
“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.”
“Put them in mind to be subject to principalities and powers, to obey magistrates, to be ready to every good work,”
How to Study What the Bible Says About Police
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Begin by reading through every verse listed on this page, noting which ones speak most directly to your current season of life. Write them down and revisit them throughout the week.
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Use a concordance or the search tools on this site to find additional passages about police. Look for patterns across both the Old and New Testaments to gain a complete picture of what God reveals on this subject.
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Study the context of each verse. Read the surrounding chapter to understand who was speaking, who the audience was, and what circumstances prompted the passage. Context prevents misapplication.
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Memorise at least one key verse about police and meditate on it daily. Scripture memory transforms thinking and equips you to apply God's Word in real-time situations.
Practical Application
Studying what the Bible says about police is only the beginning. Scripture is meant to be lived out in daily obedience and faith. Here are practical steps to apply these truths:
Identify one area of your life where the biblical teaching on police needs to be applied more consistently. Write a specific, actionable step you can take this week.
Share what you have learned about police with a fellow believer or in a small group setting. Teaching others solidifies your own understanding and encourages mutual growth.
Pray through the key verses about police, asking God to reveal how His Word applies to your relationships, decisions, and daily habits.
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