- Romans 13:1-2
Being Subject to Authorities1 Let every person be subject to the governing authorities; for there is no authority except from God, and those authorities that exist have been instituted by God.2 Therefore whoever resists authority resists what God has appointed, and those who resist will incur judgment.
- Titus 3:1-3
Maintain Good Deeds1 Remind them to be subject to rulers and authorities, to be obedient, to be ready for every good work,
2 to speak evil of no one, to avoid quarreling, to be gentle, and to show every courtesy to everyone.
3 For we ourselves were once foolish, disobedient, led astray, slaves to various passions and pleasures, passing our days in malice and envy, despicable, hating one another