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Exodus 22:28
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Exodus 22:28
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28 Thou shalt not revile the gods, nor curse the ruler of thy people.
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Exodus 22:28
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Exodus 22:28
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- Exodus 22:28 Or Do not revile the judges
Acts 23:5
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Acts 23:5
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5 Then said Paul, I wist not, brethren, that he was the high priest: for it is written, Thou shalt not speak evil of the ruler of thy people.
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Acts 23:5
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Acts 23:5
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5 Paul replied, “Brothers, I did not realize that he was the high priest; for it is written: ‘Do not speak evil about the ruler of your people.’[a]”(A)
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- Acts 23:5 Exodus 22:28
Ecclesiastes 10:20
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Ecclesiastes 10:20
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20 Curse not the king, no not in thy thought; and curse not the rich in thy bedchamber: for a bird of the air shall carry the voice, and that which hath wings shall tell the matter.
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Ecclesiastes 10:20
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Ecclesiastes 10:20
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20 Do not revile the king(A) even in your thoughts,
or curse the rich in your bedroom,
because a bird in the sky may carry your words,
and a bird on the wing may report what you say.
Jude 8
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Jude 8
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8 Likewise also these filthy dreamers defile the flesh, despise dominion, and speak evil of dignities.
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Jude 8
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Jude 8
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8 In the very same way, on the strength of their dreams these ungodly people pollute their own bodies, reject authority and heap abuse on celestial beings.(A)
2 Peter 2:10
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2 Peter 2:10
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10 But chiefly them that walk after the flesh in the lust of uncleanness, and despise government. Presumptuous are they, selfwilled, they are not afraid to speak evil of dignities.
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2 Peter 2:10
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2 Peter 2:10
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10 This is especially true of those who follow the corrupt desire(A) of the flesh[a] and despise authority.
Bold and arrogant, they are not afraid to heap abuse on celestial beings;(B)
Footnotes
- 2 Peter 2:10 In contexts like this, the Greek word for flesh (sarx) refers to the sinful state of human beings, often presented as a power in opposition to the Spirit; also in verse 18.
Titus 3:1-2
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Titus 3:1-2
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3 Put them in mind to be subject to principalities and powers, to obey magistrates, to be ready to every good work,
2 To speak evil of no man, to be no brawlers, but gentle, shewing all meekness unto all men.
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Titus 3:1-2
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Titus 3:1-2
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Saved in Order to Do Good
3 Remind the people to be subject to rulers and authorities,(A) to be obedient, to be ready to do whatever is good,(B) 2 to slander no one,(C) to be peaceable and considerate, and always to be gentle toward everyone.
Romans 13:2-7
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Romans 13:2-7
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2 Whosoever therefore resisteth the power, resisteth the ordinance of God: and they that resist shall receive to themselves damnation.
3 For rulers are not a terror to good works, but to the evil. Wilt thou then not be afraid of the power? do that which is good, and thou shalt have praise of the same:
4 For he is the minister of God to thee for good. But if thou do that which is evil, be afraid; for he beareth not the sword in vain: for he is the minister of God, a revenger to execute wrath upon him that doeth evil.
5 Wherefore ye must needs be subject, not only for wrath, but also for conscience sake.
6 For for this cause pay ye tribute also: for they are God's ministers, attending continually upon this very thing.
7 Render therefore to all their dues: tribute to whom tribute is due; custom to whom custom; fear to whom fear; honour to whom honour.
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Romans 13:2-7
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Romans 13:2-7
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2 Consequently, whoever rebels against the authority is rebelling against what God has instituted,(A) and those who do so will bring judgment on themselves. 3 For rulers hold no terror for those who do right, but for those who do wrong. Do you want to be free from fear of the one in authority? Then do what is right and you will be commended.(B) 4 For the one in authority is God’s servant for your good. But if you do wrong, be afraid, for rulers do not bear the sword for no reason. They are God’s servants, agents of wrath to bring punishment on the wrongdoer.(C) 5 Therefore, it is necessary to submit to the authorities, not only because of possible punishment but also as a matter of conscience.(D)
6 This is also why you pay taxes,(E) for the authorities are God’s servants, who give their full time to governing. 7 Give to everyone what you owe them: If you owe taxes, pay taxes;(F) if revenue, then revenue; if respect, then respect; if honor, then honor.
Exodus 22:8-9
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Exodus 22:8-9
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8 If the thief be not found, then the master of the house shall be brought unto the judges, to see whether he have put his hand unto his neighbour's goods.
9 For all manner of trespass, whether it be for ox, for ass, for sheep, for raiment, or for any manner of lost thing which another challengeth to be his, the cause of both parties shall come before the judges; and whom the judges shall condemn, he shall pay double unto his neighbour.
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Exodus 22:8-9
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Exodus 22:8-9
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8 But if the thief is not found, the owner of the house must appear before the judges,(A) and they must[a] determine whether the owner of the house has laid hands on the other person’s property. 9 In all cases of illegal possession of an ox, a donkey, a sheep, a garment, or any other lost property about which somebody says, ‘This is mine,’ both parties are to bring their cases before the judges.[b](B) The one whom the judges declare[c] guilty must pay back double to the other.
Footnotes
- Exodus 22:8 Or before God, and he will
- Exodus 22:9 Or before God
- Exodus 22:9 Or whom God declares
Exodus 21:17
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Exodus 21:17
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17 And he that curseth his father, or his mother, shall surely be put to death.
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Exodus 21:17
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Exodus 21:17
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17 “Anyone who curses their father or mother is to be put to death.(A)
1 Peter 2:17
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1 Peter 2:17
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17 Honour all men. Love the brotherhood. Fear God. Honour the king.
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1 Peter 2:17
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1 Peter 2:17
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17 Show proper respect to everyone, love the family of believers,(A) fear God, honor the emperor.(B)
Acts 23:3
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Acts 23:3
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3 Then said Paul unto him, God shall smite thee, thou whited wall: for sittest thou to judge me after the law, and commandest me to be smitten contrary to the law?
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Acts 23:3
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Acts 23:3
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3 Then Paul said to him, “God will strike you, you whitewashed wall!(A) You sit there to judge me according to the law, yet you yourself violate the law by commanding that I be struck!”(B)
John 10:34-35
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John 10:34-35
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34 Jesus answered them, Is it not written in your law, I said, Ye are gods?
35 If he called them gods, unto whom the word of God came, and the scripture cannot be broken;
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John 10:34-35
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John 10:34-35
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34 Jesus answered them, “Is it not written in your Law,(A) ‘I have said you are “gods”’[a]?(B) 35 If he called them ‘gods,’ to whom the word of God(C) came—and Scripture cannot be set aside(D)—
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- John 10:34 Psalm 82:6
Psalm 138:1
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Psalm 138:1
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138 I will praise thee with my whole heart: before the gods will I sing praise unto thee.
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Psalm 138:1
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Psalm 138:1
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Psalm 138
Of David.
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