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Romans 13:3
For rulers are not a terror to the good work, but to the evil. Do you desire to have no fear of the authority? Do that which is good, and you will have praise from the authority,

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Romans 13:4
for he is a servant of God to you for good. But if you do that which is evil, be afraid, for he doesn’t bear the sword in vain; for he is a servant of God, an avenger for wrath to him who does evil.

Titus 3:1
Remind them to be in subjection to rulers and to authorities, to be obedient, to be ready for every good work,

Proverbs 24:21
My son, fear Yahweh and the king. Don’t join those who are rebellious,

Matthew 22:21
They said to him, “Caesar’s.” Then he said to them, “Give therefore to Caesar the things that are Caesar’s, and to God the things that are God’s.”

1 Timothy 2:2
for kings and all who are in high places, that we may lead a tranquil and quiet life in all godliness and reverence.

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1 Peter 2:13
Therefore subject yourselves to every ordinance of man for the Lord’s sake: whether to the king, as supreme,

1 Peter 2:14
or to governors, as sent by him for vengeance on evildoers and for praise to those who do well.

1 Peter 2:15
For this is the will of God, that by well-doing you should put to silence the ignorance of foolish men.

1 Peter 2:16
Live as free people, yet not using your freedom for a cloak of wickedness, but as bondservants of God.

1 Peter 2:17
Honor all men. Love the brotherhood. Fear God. Honor the king.

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Ecclesiastes 8:2
I say, “Keep the king’s command!” because of the oath to God.

Ecclesiastes 8:4
for the king’s word is supreme. Who can say to him, “What are you doing?”

Ecclesiastes 8:5
Whoever keeps the commandment shall not come to harm, and his wise heart will know the time and procedure.

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