“Isn't my word like fire? says Yahweh; and like a hammer that breaks the rock in pieces?”
— Jeremiah 23:29· God
What Does the Bible Say About Authority?
The Bible addresses authority across both Old and New Testaments. These verses are organized by biblical era — from the patriarchs to the apostles — letting Scripture speak for itself.
15 verses·5 eras·4 promises
Divided Kingdom (~930 BC)
“For Yahweh is our judge. Yahweh is our lawgiver. Yahweh is our king. He will save us.”
Life of Jesus (~30 AD)
“Jesus answered them, "Render to Caesar the things that are Caesar's, and to God the things that are God's." They marveled greatly at him.”
— Mark 12:17· Jesus
“What therefore God has joined together, let no man separate."”
— Mark 10:9· Jesus
“Jesus came to them and spoke to them, saying, "All authority has been given to me in heaven and on earth.”
— Matthew 28:18· Jesus
“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."”
— Matthew 22:21· Jesus
“While he was still speaking, behold, a bright cloud overshadowed them. Behold, a voice came out of the cloud, saying, "This is my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased. Listen to him."”
— Matthew 17:5· God
“Then Jesus said to him, "Get behind me, Satan! For it is written, 'You shall worship the Lord your God, and you shall serve him only.'"”
— Matthew 4:10· Jesus
“He said to them, "Then give to Caesar the things that are Caesar's, and to God the things that are God's."”
— Luke 20:25· Jesus
“A voice came out of the cloud, saying, "This is my beloved Son. Listen to him!"”
— Luke 9:35· God
“From now on, the Son of Man will be seated at the right hand of the power of God."”
Early Church (~50 AD)
“Every Scripture is God-breathed and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for instruction in righteousness,”
patriarchs
“God said, "Let there be light," and there was light.”
— Genesis 1:3· God
“So now it wasn't you who sent me here, but God, and he has made me a father to Pharaoh, lord of all his house, and ruler over all the land of Egypt.”
— Genesis 45:8· narrator
United Kingdom (~1000 BC)
“Yahweh says to my Lord, "Sit at my right hand, until I make your enemies your footstool for your feet."”
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