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Bible Verses About Power and Authority
Find Bible verses about power and authority — curated from 31,000+ verses with emotional and contextual scoring. What Scripture actually says.
What does the Bible say about power and authority?
The Bible addresses power and authority with deep compassion and clarity. From the Psalms to the words of Jesus, Scripture meets you in this exact feeling and offers comfort, strength, and direction. Here are the most powerful verses — each chosen because they speak directly to what you're going through.
Most Powerful Verses
Luke 4:36
“Amazement came on all, and they spoke together, one with another, saying, "What is this word? For with authority and power he commands the unclean spirits, and they come out!"”
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Luke 20:2
“They asked him, "Tell us: by what authority do you do these things? Or who is giving you this authority?"”
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Genesis 1:3
“God said, "Let there be light," and there was light.”
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Acts 1:8
“But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you. You will be witnesses to me in Jerusalem, in all Judea and Samaria, and to the uttermost parts of the earth."”
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Matthew 28:18
“Jesus came to them and spoke to them, saying, "All authority has been given to me in heaven and on earth.”
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Luke 9:1
“He called the twelve together, and gave them power and authority over all demons, and to cure diseases.”
Luke 22:69
“From now on, the Son of Man will be seated at the right hand of the power of God."”
Proverbs 18:21
“Death and life are in the power of the tongue; those who love it will eat its fruit.”
Mark 11:28
“and they began saying to him, "By what authority do you do these things? Or who gave you this authority to do these things?"”
Psalms 62:11
“God has spoken once; twice I have heard this, that power belongs to God.”
1 Timothy 2:12
“But I don't permit a woman to teach, nor to exercise authority over a man, but to be in quietness.”
Luke 24:49
“Behold, I send forth the promise of my Father on you. But wait in the city of Jerusalem until you are clothed with power from on high."”
John 10:18
“No one takes it away from me, but I lay it down by myself. I have power to lay it down, and I have power to take it again. I received this commandment from my Father."”
Proverbs 8:14
“Counsel and sound knowledge are mine. I have understanding and power.”
2 Corinthians 6:7
“in the word of truth, in the power of God; by the armor of righteousness on the right hand and on the left,”
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