Authority

So the angel of the LORD told her, “Return to your mistress and submit to her authority.”

Under the authority of Pharaoh, let them collect all the excess food from these good years, that they may come and lay up the grain to be preserved as food in the cities.

And he is to put the woman under oath and say to her, ‘If no other man has slept with you and you have not gone astray and become defiled while under your husband’s authority, may you be immune to this bitter water that brings a curse.

But if you have gone astray while under your husband’s authority and have defiled yourself and lain carnally with a man other than your husband’—

This is the law of jealousy when a wife goes astray and defiles herself while under her husband’s authority,

Confer on him some of your authority, so that the whole congregation of Israel will obey him.

If only this people were under my authority, I would remove Abimelech; I would say to him, ‘Muster your army and come out!’”

Under their authority was an army of 307,500 trained for war, a powerful force to support the king against his enemies.

Jehiel, Azaziah, Nahath, Asahel, Jerimoth, Jozabad, Eliel, Ismachiah, Mahath, and Benaiah were overseers under the authority of Conaniah and his brother Shimei, by appointment of King Hezekiah and of Azariah the chief official of the house of God.

Under his authority, Eden, Miniamin, Jeshua, Shemaiah, Amariah, and Shecaniah faithfully distributed portions to their fellow priests in their cities, according to their divisions, old and young alike.

And mighty kings have ruled over Jerusalem and exercised authority over the whole region west of the Euphrates; and tribute, duty, and toll were paid to them.

And be advised that you have no authority to impose tribute, duty, or toll on any of the priests, Levites, singers, doorkeepers, temple servants, or other servants of this house of God.

Next to them, repairs were made by Melatiah the Gibeonite, Jadon the Meronothite, and the men of Gibeon and Mizpah, who were under the authority of the governor of the region west of the Euphrates.

So Queen Esther daughter of Abihail, along with Mordecai the Jew, wrote with full authority to confirm this second letter concerning Purim.

As no man has power over the wind to contain it, so no one has authority over his day of death. As no one can be discharged in wartime, so wickedness will not release those who practice it.

I will clothe him with your robe and tie your sash around him. I will put your authority in his hand, and he will be a father to the dwellers of Jerusalem and to the house of Judah.

The prophets prophesy falsely, and the priests rule by their own authority. My people love it so, but what will you do in the end?

So now I have placed all these lands under the authority of My servant Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon. I have even made the beasts of the field subject to him.

Next, as I watched, suddenly another beast appeared. It was like a leopard, and on its back it had four wings like those of a bird. The beast also had four heads, and it was given authority to rule.

Then a mighty king will arise, who will rule with great authority and do as he pleases.

But as soon as he is established, his kingdom will be broken up and parceled out toward the four winds of heaven. It will not go to his descendants, nor will it have the authority with which he ruled, because his kingdom will be uprooted and given to others.

The king of the South will grow strong, but one of his commanders will grow even stronger and will rule his own kingdom with great authority.

…because He taught as one who had authority, and not as their scribes.

For I myself am a man under authority, with soldiers under me. I tell one to go, and he goes, and another to come, and he comes. I tell my servant to do something, and he does it.”

But so that you may know that the Son of Man has authority on earth to forgive sins...” Then He said to the paralytic, “Get up, pick up your mat, and go home.”

When the crowds saw this, they were filled with awe and glorified God, who had given such authority to men.

And calling His twelve disciples to Him, Jesus gave them authority over unclean spirits, so that they could drive them out and heal every disease and sickness.

But Jesus called them aside and said, “You know that the rulers of the Gentiles lord it over them, and their superiors exercise authority over them.

When Jesus returned to the temple courts and began to teach, the chief priests and elders of the people came up to Him. “By what authority are You doing these things?” they asked. “And who gave You this authority?”

When Jesus returned to the temple courts and began to teach, the chief priests and elders of the people came up to Him. “By what authority are You doing these things?” they asked. “And who gave You this authority?”

“I will also ask you one question,” Jesus replied, “and if you answer Me, I will tell you by what authority I am doing these things.

So they answered, “We do not know.” And Jesus replied, “Neither will I tell you by what authority I am doing these things.

Then Jesus came to them and said, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to Me.

The people were astonished at His teaching, because He taught as one who had authority, and not as the scribes.

All the people were amazed and began to ask one another, “What is this? A new teaching with authority! He commands even the unclean spirits, and they obey Him!”

But so that you may know that the Son of Man has authority on earth to forgive sins...” He said to the paralytic,

…and to have authority to drive out demons.

Then Jesus called the Twelve to Him and began to send them out two by two, giving them authority over unclean spirits.

So Jesus called them together and said, “You know that those regarded as rulers of the Gentiles lord it over them, and their superiors exercise authority over them.

“By what authority are You doing these things?” they asked. “And who gave You the authority to do them?”

“By what authority are You doing these things?” they asked. “And who gave You the authority to do them?”

“I will ask you one question,” Jesus replied, “and if you answer Me, I will tell you by what authority I am doing these things.

So they answered, “We do not know.” And Jesus replied, “Neither will I tell you by what authority I am doing these things.”

“I will give You authority over all these kingdoms and all their glory,” he said. “For it has been relinquished to me, and I can give it to anyone I wish.

They were astonished at His teaching, because His message had authority.

All the people were overcome with amazement and asked one another, “What is this message? With authority and power He commands the unclean spirits, and they come out!”

But so that you may know that the Son of Man has authority on the earth to forgive sins…” He said to the paralytic, “I tell you, get up, pick up your mat, and go home.”

For I myself am a man under authority, with soldiers under me. I tell one to go, and he goes, and another to come, and he comes. I tell my servant to do something, and he does it.”

Then Jesus called the Twelve together and gave them power and authority over all demons, and power to cure diseases.

Behold, I have given you authority to tread on snakes and scorpions, and over all the power of the enemy. Nothing will harm you.

But I will show you whom you should fear: Fear the One who, after you have been killed, has authority to throw you into hell. Yes, I tell you, fear Him!

His master replied, ‘Well done, good servant! Because you have been faithful in a very small matter, you shall have authority over ten cities.’

And to this one he said, ‘You shall have authority over five cities.’

“Tell us,” they said, “by what authority are You doing these things, and who gave You this authority?”

“Tell us,” they said, “by what authority are You doing these things, and who gave You this authority?”

And Jesus replied, “Neither will I tell you by what authority I am doing these things.”

So they watched Him closely and sent spies who pretended to be sincere. They were hoping to catch Him in His words in order to hand Him over to the rule and authority of the governor.

So Jesus declared, “The kings of the Gentiles lord it over them, and those in authority over them call themselves benefactors.

On account of this, the Jews demanded, “What sign can You show us to prove Your authority to do these things?”

And He has given Him authority to execute judgment, because He is the Son of Man.

He who speaks on his own authority seeks his own glory, but He who seeks the glory of the One who sent Him is a man of truth; in Him there is no falsehood.

No one takes it from Me, but I lay it down of My own accord. I have authority to lay it down and authority to take it up again. This charge I have received from My Father.”

No one takes it from Me, but I lay it down of My own accord. I have authority to lay it down and authority to take it up again. This charge I have received from My Father.”

For You granted Him authority over all people, so that He may give eternal life to all those You have given Him.

So Pilate said to Him, “Do You refuse to speak to me? Do You not know that I have authority to release You and authority to crucify You?”

So Pilate said to Him, “Do You refuse to speak to me? Do You not know that I have authority to release You and authority to crucify You?”

Jesus answered, “You would have no authority over Me if it were not given to you from above. Therefore the one who handed Me over to you is guilty of greater sin.”

Jesus replied, “It is not for you to know times or seasons that the Father has fixed by His own authority.

And now he is here with authority from the chief priests to arrest all who call on Your name.”

And that is what I did in Jerusalem. With authority from the chief priests I put many of the saints in prison, and when they were condemned to death, I cast my vote against them.

In this pursuit I was on my way to Damascus with the authority and commission of the chief priests.

Do you not know, brothers (for I am speaking to those who know the law), that the law has authority over a man only as long as he lives?

Everyone must submit himself to the governing authorities, for there is no authority except that which is from God. The authorities that exist have been appointed by God.

Consequently, whoever resists authority is opposing what God has set in place, and those who do so will bring judgment on themselves.

For rulers are not a terror to good conduct, but to bad. Do you want to be unafraid of the one in authority? Then do what is right, and you will have his approval.

Therefore it is necessary to submit to authority, not only to avoid punishment, but also as a matter of conscience.

The wife does not have authority over her own body, but the husband. Likewise the husband does not have authority over his own body, but the wife.

The wife does not have authority over her own body, but the husband. Likewise the husband does not have authority over his own body, but the wife.

For this reason a woman ought to have a sign of authority on her head, because of the angels.

Then the end will come, when He hands over the kingdom to God the Father after He has destroyed all dominion, authority, and power.

For even if I boast somewhat excessively about the authority the Lord gave us for building you up rather than tearing you down, I will not be ashamed.

This is why I write these things while absent, so that when I am present I will not need to be severe in my use of the authority that the Lord gave me for building you up, not for tearing you down.

…far above all rule and authority, power and dominion, and every name that is named, not only in the present age but also in the one to come.

And you have been made complete in Christ, who is the head over every ruler and authority.

Nor did we seek praise from you or from anyone else, although as apostles of Christ we had authority to demand it.

For you know the instructions we gave you by the authority of the Lord Jesus.

…for kings and all those in authority—so that we may lead tranquil and quiet lives in all godliness and dignity.

I do not permit a woman to teach or to exercise authority over a man; she is to remain quiet.

Speak these things as you encourage and rebuke with all authority. Let no one despise you.

Submit yourselves for the Lord’s sake to every human institution, whether to the king as the supreme authority,

Such punishment is specially reserved for those who indulge the corrupt desires of the flesh and despise authority. Bold and self-willed, they are unafraid to slander glorious beings.

Yet in the same way these dreamers defile their bodies, reject authority, and slander glorious beings.

…to the only God our Savior be glory, majesty, dominion, and authority through Jesus Christ our Lord before all time, and now, and for all eternity. Amen.

And to the one who overcomes and continues in My work until the end, I will give authority over the nations.

He will rule them with an iron scepter and shatter them like pottery—just as I have received authority from My Father.

Then I looked and saw a pale green horse. Its rider’s name was Death, and Hades followed close behind. And they were given authority over a fourth of the earth, to kill by sword, by famine, by plague, and by the beasts of the earth.

And I heard a loud voice in heaven saying: “Now have come the salvation and the power and the kingdom of our God, and the authority of His Christ. For the accuser of our brothers has been thrown down—he who accuses them day and night before our God.

The beast I saw was like a leopard, with the feet of a bear and the mouth of a lion. And the dragon gave the beast his power and his throne and great authority.

They worshiped the dragon who had given authority to the beast, and they worshiped the beast, saying, “Who is like the beast, and who can wage war against it?”

The beast was given a mouth to speak arrogant and blasphemous words, and authority to act for 42 months.