Table of Duties
Q68. What do the Scriptures teach about civil government?
Everyone must submit himself to the governing authorities, for there is no authority except that which God has established. The authorities that exist have been established by God. Consequently, he who rebels against the authority is rebelling against what God has instituted, and those who do so will bring judgment on themselves. Give to Caesar what is Caesar's, and to God what is God's.
Scripture Proofs — King James Version
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Romans 13:1–2
Matthew 22:21
1 Peter 2:13–14
1 Timothy 2:1–2
“I exhort therefore, that, first of all, supplications, prayers, intercessions, and giving of thanks, be made for all men; For kings, and for all that are in authority; that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life in all godliness and honesty.”