Bible Verses About Law Enforcement
Ranked by the OpenBible.info topical community
These are the Bible verses most often cited for law enforcement, ranked by the OpenBible.info topical community across 2,369 votes, led by Romans 13:4. Each passage links to its verse page or the interactive map; scripture is the King James Version.
Top verses about Law Enforcement
Romans 13:4231 votes
For he is the minister of God to thee for good. But if thou do that which is evil, be afraid; for he beareth not the sword in vain: for he is the minister of God, a revenger to execute wrath upon him that doeth evil.
Matthew 5:9210 votes
Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God.
Romans 13:1-14200 votes
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.
Proverbs 28:1143 votes
The wicked flee when no man pursueth: but the righteous are bold as a lion.
John 15:13129 votes
Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends.
Psalms 82:3-4105 votes
Defend the poor and fatherless: do justice to the afflicted and needy.
Romans 13:191 votes
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.
Psalms 138:773 votes
Though I walk in the midst of trouble, thou wilt revive me: thou shalt stretch forth thine hand against the wrath of mine enemies, and thy right hand shall save me.
Psalms 144:166 votes
Blessed be the Lord my strength, which teacheth my hands to war, and my fingers to fight:
Isaiah 6:863 votes
Also I heard the voice of the Lord, saying, Whom shall I send, and who will go for us? Then said I, Here am I; send me.
Ephesians 6:10-1160 votes
Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord, and in the power of his might.
Psalms 46:146 votes
God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble.
Psalms 23:1-643 votes
The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want.
John 14:1541 votes
If ye love me, keep my commandments.
Romans 12:1937 votes
Dearly beloved, avenge not yourselves, but rather give place unto wrath: for it is written, Vengeance is mine; I will repay, saith the Lord.
Proverbs 25:2633 votes
A righteous man falling down before the wicked is as a troubled fountain, and a corrupt spring.
Proverbs 21:1532 votes
It is joy to the just to do judgment: but destruction shall be to the workers of iniquity.
Exodus 22:2-328 votes
If a thief be found breaking up, and be smitten that he die, there shall no blood be shed for him.
Deuteronomy 28:1-6828 votes
And it shall come to pass, if thou shalt hearken diligently unto the voice of the Lord thy God, to observe and to do all his commandments which I command thee this day, that the Lord thy God will set thee on high above all nations of the earth:
Luke 10:30-3728 votes
And Jesus answering said, A certain man went down from Jerusalem to Jericho, and fell among thieves, which stripped him of his raiment, and wounded him, and departed, leaving him half dead.
Exodus 22:1-3127 votes
If a man shall steal an ox, or a sheep, and kill it, or sell it; he shall restore five oxen for an ox, and four sheep for a sheep.
Luke 10:2727 votes
And he answering said, Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy strength, and with all thy mind; and thy neighbour as thyself.
1 Timothy 5:827 votes
But if any provide not for his own, and specially for those of his own house, he hath denied the faith, and is worse than an infidel.
Joshua 1:926 votes
Have not I commanded thee? Be strong and of a good courage; be not afraid, neither be thou dismayed: for the Lord thy God is with thee whithersoever thou goest.
Romans 13:1-726 votes
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.
What does the Bible say about law enforcement?
Readers most often cite Romans 13:4 on the subject of law enforcement. Across 2,369 votes, 25 passages are commonly cited for this topic, including Matthew 5:9, Romans 13:1-14, Proverbs 28:1. This page lists all 25 in ranked order, quoted in the King James Version, with each linked to its cross-references.