Citizens: Duties of

Scripture references

Exo 22:28 You must not blaspheme God or curse the ruler of your people.
Num 27:20 Confer on him some of your authority, so that the whole congregation of
Ezr 6:10 Then they will be able to offer sacrifices of a sweet aroma to the God of
Ezr 7:26 If anyone does not keep the law of your God and the law of the king, let a
Ezr 10:8 Whoever failed to appear within three days would forfeit all his property,
Pro 16:14, 15 The wrath of a king is a messenger of death, but a wise man will
Pro 24:21 My son, fear the LORD and the king, and do not associate with the
Pro 25:6, 7, 15 Do not exalt yourself in the presence of the king, and do not stand
Ecc 8:2–4 Keep the king’s command, I say, because of your oath before God. / Do not
Ecc 10:4, 20 If the ruler’s temper flares against you, do not abandon your post,
Jer 29:7 Seek the prosperity of the city to which I have sent you as exiles. Pray
Mat 17:24–27 After they had arrived in Capernaum, the collectors of the two-drachma
Mat 22:17–21 So tell us what You think: Is it lawful to pay taxes to Caesar or
Mar 12:14–17 “Teacher,” they said, “we know that You are honest and seek favor from
Luk 20:22–25 Is it lawful for us to pay taxes to Caesar or not?” / But Jesus saw
Act 19:35–41 Finally the city clerk quieted the crowd and declared, “Men of
Act 23:5 “Brothers,” Paul replied, “I was not aware that he was the high priest,
Rom 13:1–3, 5–7 Everyone must submit himself to the governing authorities, for
1Ti 2:1, 2 First of all, then, I urge that petitions, prayers, intercessions, and
Tts 3:1 Remind the believers to submit to rulers and authorities, to be obedient
1Pe 2:13–17 Submit yourselves for the Lord’s sake to every human institution,