Bible Verses About Rulers
Ranked by the OpenBible.info topical community
These are the Bible verses most often cited for rulers, ranked by the OpenBible.info topical community across 486 votes, led by Proverbs 29:2. Each passage links to its verse page or the interactive map; scripture is the King James Version.
Top verses about Rulers
Proverbs 29:277 votes
When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice: but when the wicked beareth rule, the people mourn.
1 Timothy 2:1-267 votes
I exhort therefore, that, first of all, supplications, prayers, intercessions, and giving of thanks, be made for all men;
Titus 3:1-258 votes
Put them in mind to be subject to principalities and powers, to obey magistrates, to be ready to every good work,
Romans 13:1-239 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.
Ephesians 6:1237 votes
For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places.
Romans 13:435 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.
Colossians 1:1626 votes
For by him were all things created, that are in heaven, and that are in earth, visible and invisible, whether they be thrones, or dominions, or principalities, or powers: all things were created by him, and for him:
Proverbs 6:6-819 votes
Go to the ant, thou sluggard; consider her ways, and be wise:
John 18:3617 votes
Jesus answered, My kingdom is not of this world: if my kingdom were of this world, then would my servants fight, that I should not be delivered to the Jews: but now is my kingdom not from hence.
Romans 12:1917 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.
Judges 5:1-3115 votes
Then sang Deborah and Barak the son of Abinoam on that day, saying,
Psalms 144:114 votes
Blessed be the Lord my strength, which teacheth my hands to war, and my fingers to fight:
Proverbs 11:1113 votes
By the blessing of the upright the city is exalted: but it is overthrown by the mouth of the wicked.
Genesis 1:2612 votes
And God said, Let us make man in our image, after our likeness: and let them have dominion over the fish of the sea, and over the fowl of the air, and over the cattle, and over all the earth, and over every creeping thing that creepeth upon the earth.
Exodus 20:1-2610 votes
And God spake all these words, saying,
Leviticus 26:1-4610 votes
Ye shall make you no idols nor graven image, neither rear you up a standing image, neither shall ye set up any image of stone in your land, to bow down unto it: for I am the Lord your God.
2 Chronicles 17:1-1910 votes
And Jehoshaphat his son reigned in his stead, and strengthened himself against Israel.
Revelation 21:810 votes
But the fearful, and unbelieving, and the abominable, and murderers, and whoremongers, and sorcerers, and idolaters, and all liars, shall have their part in the lake which burneth with fire and brimstone: which is the second death.
What does the Bible say about rulers?
Readers most often cite Proverbs 29:2 on the subject of rulers. Across 486 votes, 18 passages are commonly cited for this topic, including 1 Timothy 2:1-2, Titus 3:1-2, Romans 13:1-2. This page lists all 18 in ranked order, quoted in the King James Version, with each linked to its cross-references.