Verse 13

Be subject, then, to every human creation, because of the Lord, whether to a king, as the highest,

Referenced Verses

  • Rom 13:1-7 : 1 Let every soul to the higher authorities be subject, for there is no authority except from God, and the authorities existing are appointed by God, 2 so that he who is setting himself against the authority, against God's ordinance hath resisted; and those resisting, to themselves shall receive judgment. 3 For those ruling are not a terror to the good works, but to the evil; and dost thou wish not to be afraid of the authority? that which is good be doing, and thou shalt have praise from it, 4 for of God it is a ministrant to thee for good; and if that which is evil thou mayest do, be fearing, for not in vain doth it bear the sword; for of God it is a ministrant, an avenger for wrath to him who is doing that which is evil. 5 Wherefore it is necessary to be subject, not only because of the wrath, but also because of the conscience, 6 for because of this also pay ye tribute; for servants of God they are, on this very thing attending continually; 7 render, therefore, to all `their' dues; to whom tribute, the tribute; to whom custom, the custom; to whom fear, the fear; to whom honour, the honour.
  • Titus 3:1 : 1 Remind them to be subject to principalities and authorities, to obey rule, unto every good work to be ready,
  • 1 Tim 2:1-2 : 1 I exhort, then, first of all, there be made supplications, prayers, intercessions, thanksgivings, for all men: 2 for kings, and all who are in authority, that a quiet and peaceable life we may lead in all piety and gravity,
  • 2 Pet 2:10 : 10 and chiefly those going behind the flesh in desire of uncleanness, and lordship despising; presumptuous, self-complacent, dignities they are not afraid to speak evil of,
  • Luke 20:25 : 25 and he said to them, `Give back, therefore, the things of Caesar to Caesar, and the things of God to God;'
  • Prov 24:21 : 21 Fear Jehovah, my son, and the king, With changers mix not up thyself,
  • Jer 29:7 : 7 And seek the peace of the city whither I have removed you, and pray for it unto Jehovah, for in its peace ye have peace.
  • Matt 22:21 : 21 they say to him, `Caesar's;' then saith he to them, `Render therefore the things of Caesar to Caesar, and the things of God to God;'
  • Mark 12:17 : 17 and Jesus answering said to them, `Give back the things of Caesar to Caesar, and the things of God to God;' and they did wonder at him.
  • Jude 1:8-9 : 8 In like manner, nevertheless, those dreaming also the flesh indeed do defile, and lordship they put away, and dignities they speak evil of, 9 yet Michael, the chief messenger, when, with the devil contending, he was disputing about the body of Moses, did not dare to bring up an evil-speaking judgment, but said, `The Lord rebuke thee!' 10 and these, as many things indeed as they have not known, they speak evil of; and as many things as naturally (as the irrational beasts) they understand, in these they are corrupted;
  • Prov 17:11 : 11 An evil man seeketh only rebellion, And a fierce messenger is sent against him.
  • Eph 5:21 : 21 subjecting yourselves to one another in the fear of God.