Bible Cross References
rulers
Romans 13:4
because they are God's servants working for your own good. But if you do evil, then be afraid of them, because their power to punish is real. They are God's servants and carry out God's punishment on those who do evil.
Deuteronomy 25:1
"Suppose two Israelites go to court to settle a dispute, and one is declared innocent and the other guilty.
Proverbs 14:35
Kings are pleased with competent officials, but they punish those who fail them.
Proverbs 20:2
Fear an angry king as you would a growling lion; making him angry is suicide.
Ecclesiastes 10:4-6
4
If your ruler becomes angry with you, do not hand in your resignation; serious wrongs may be pardoned if you keep calm.
5
Here is an injustice I have seen in the world---an injustice caused by rulers.
6
Stupid people are given positions of authority while the rich are ignored.
Jeremiah 22:15-18
15
Does it make you a better king if you build houses of cedar, finer than those of others? Your father enjoyed a full life. He was always just and fair, and he prospered in everything he did.
16
He gave the poor a fair trial, and all went well with him. That is what it means to know the LORD.
17
But you can only see your selfish interests; you kill the innocent and violently oppress your people. The LORD has spoken.
18
So then, the LORD says about Josiah's son Jehoiakim, king of Judah, "No one will mourn his death or say, 'How terrible, my friend, how terrible!' No one will weep for him or cry, 'My lord! My king!'
Wilt
1 Peter 2:13
For the sake of the Lord submit yourselves to every human authority: to the Emperor, who is the supreme authority,
1 Peter 2:14
and to the governors, who have been appointed by him to punish the evildoers and to praise those who do good.
1 Peter 3:13
Who will harm you if you are eager to do what is good?
1 Peter 3:14
But even if you should suffer for doing what is right, how happy you are! Do not be afraid of anyone, and do not worry.