Verses about 'authority'
For the kingdom is the Lord's: and he is the governor among the nations.
Psalm 22:28
He will rule them with an iron scepter; he will dash them to pieces like pottery.
Revelation 2:27
For rulers hold no terror for those who do right, but for those who do wrong.
Romans 13:3
For he is God’s servant for your good. But if you do wrong, be afraid, for he does not bear the sword in vain.
Romans 13:4
Hebrews 1:13
But to which of the angels said he at any time, Sit on my right hand, until I make thine enemies thy footstool?
Hebrews 13:17
Obey them that have the rule over you, and submit yourselves: for they watch for your souls, as they that must give account, that they may do it with joy, and not with grief: for that is unprofitable for you.
Ephesians 1:22
And God placed all things under his feet and appointed him to be head over everything for the church.
Isaiah 22:22
And I will place on his shoulder the key of the house of David; he shall open, and none shall shut.