Some Bible Topics
religion in government
Proverbs Chapter 29:2
When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice: but when the wicked beareth rule, the people mourn.
Acts Chapter 5:29
Then Peter and the other apostles answered and said, We ought to obey God rather than men.
Romans Chapter 13:1
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.
Romans Chapter 13:2
Whosoever therefore resisteth the power, resisteth the ordinance of God: and they that resist shall receive to themselves damnation.
Romans Chapter 13:3
For rulers are not a terror to good works, but to the evil. Wilt thou then not be afraid of the power? do that which is good, and thou shalt have praise of the same:
Romans Chapter 13:4
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.
Romans Chapter 13:5
Wherefore ye must needs be subject, not only for wrath, but also for conscience sake.
Romans Chapter 13:6
For for this cause pay ye tribute also: for they are God's ministers, attending continually upon this very thing.
Romans Chapter 13:7
Render therefore to all their dues: tribute to whom tribute is due; custom to whom custom; fear to whom fear; honour to whom honour.
1 Timothy Chapter 2:1
I exhort therefore, that, first of all, supplications, prayers, intercessions, and giving of thanks, be made for all men;
1 Timothy Chapter 2:2
For kings, and for all that are in authority; that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life in all godliness and honesty.
1 Timothy Chapter 2:3
For this is good and acceptable in the sight of God our Saviour;
1 Timothy Chapter 2:4
Who will have all men to be saved, and to come unto the knowledge of the truth.
Titus Chapter 3:1
Put them in mind to be subject to principalities and powers, to obey magistrates, to be ready to every good work,