What does the Bible say about politics?

14 verses about politics, ranked by the votes of OpenBible.info readers, with the King James text.

12 booksMost in Matthew

Bible verses about politics

Romans 13:1 — Let every soul be subject unto the higher powers. For there is no power but of God: the powers that be are ordained of God. 6 votes
1 Timothy 2:1 — I exhort therefore, that, first of all, supplications, prayers, intercessions, and giving of thanks, be made for all men; 5 votes
Titus 3:9 — But avoid foolish questions, and genealogies, and contentions, and strivings about the law; for they are unprofitable and vain. 5 votes
Psalms 33:12 — Blessed is the nation whose God is the LORD; and the people whom he hath chosen for his own inheritance. 3 votes
Matthew 22:17 — Tell us therefore, What thinkest thou? Is it lawful to give tribute unto Caesar, or not? 3 votes
Acts 5:29 — Then Peter and the other apostles answered and said, We ought to obey God rather than men. 3 votes
Deuteronomy 15:7 — If there be among you a poor man of one of thy brethren within any of thy gates in thy land which the LORD thy God giveth thee, thou shalt not harden thine heart, nor shut thine hand from thy poor brother: 2 votes
Proverbs 29:2 — When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice: but when the wicked beareth rule, the people mourn. 2 votes
Daniel 2:21 — And he changeth the times and the seasons: he removeth kings, and setteth up kings: he giveth wisdom unto the wise, and knowledge to them that know understanding: 2 votes
Matthew 6:24 — No man can serve two masters: for either he will hate the one, and love the other; or else he will hold to the one, and despise the other. Ye cannot serve God and mammon. 2 votes
Matthew 28:18 — And Jesus came and spake unto them, saying, All power is given unto me in heaven and in earth. 2 votes
Philippians 3:20 — For our conversation is in heaven; from whence also we look for the Saviour, the Lord Jesus Christ: 2 votes
1 Thessalonians 4:11 — And that ye study to be quiet, and to do your own business, and to work with your own hands, as we commanded you; 2 votes
1 Peter 2:17 — Honour all men. Love the brotherhood. Fear God. Honour the king. 2 votes

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Matthew (3), Deuteronomy (1), Psalms (1), Proverbs (1), Daniel (1), Acts (1), Romans (1), Philippians (1), 1 Thessalonians (1), 1 Timothy (1), Titus (1), 1 Peter (1)

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