Bible Verses About Authority

"When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice:
but when the wicked beareth rule, the people mourn."
Proverbs 29:2 (KJV)

"But Jesus called them unto him, and said,
Ye know that the princes of the Gentiles exercise dominion over them,
and they that are great exercise authority upon them."
Matthew 20:25 (KJV)

"But Jesus called them to him, and saith unto them,
Ye know that they which are accounted
to rule over the Gentiles exercise lordship over them;
and their great ones exercise authority upon them.
But so shall it not be among you:
but whosoever will be great among you,
shall be your minister:"
Mark 10:42-43 (KJV)

"For I also am a man set under authority, having under me soldiers,
and I say unto one, Go, and he goeth; and to another, Come, and he cometh; and to my servant, Do this, and he doeth it."
Luke 7:9 (KJV)

"Jesus said to them, "The kings of the Gentiles lord it over them;
and those who exercise authority over them call themselves Benefactors."
Luke 22:25 (NIV)

"Everyone must submit himself to the governing authorities,
for there is no authority except that which God has established.
The authorities that exist have been established by God."
Romans 13:1 (NIV)

"Women should remain silent in the churches.
They are not allowed to speak, but must be in submission, as the Law says."
1 Corinthians 14:34 (NIV)

"I urge, then, first of all, that requests, prayers,
intercession and thanksgiving be made for everyone—
for kings and all those in authority,
that we may live peaceful and quiet lives in all godliness and holiness."
1 Timothy 2: 1-2 (NIV)

"Submit yourselves for the Lord's sake
to every authority instituted among men:
whether to the king, as the supreme authority,"
1 Peter 2:13 (NIV)

"A woman should learn in quietness and full submission."
1 Timothy 2:11 (NIV)

"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."
Luke 10:19 (KJV)