Let every person be subordinate to the higher authorities, for there is no authority except from God, and those that exist have been established by God. Romans 13:1 NABRE Paul writing to the community of Rome expects Christians to be exemplary citizens. Paul declares that God is the only authority…
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so I said, “See; I come with an inscribed scroll written upon me.” Psalms 40:8 NABRE The main focus of this psalm is to praise God and make His word known. The psalmist has hope in the Lord and the Lord hears him, delivers him and inspires him to utter…
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When Jesus had said this, he raised his eyes to heaven and said, “Father, the hour has come. Give glory to your son, so that your son may glorify you,” John 17:1 NABRE Jesus is ending his final teaching to His disciples, and he does so by turning to God…
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No one takes it from me, but I lay it down on my own. I have power to lay it down, and power to take it up again. This command I have received from my Father. John 10:18 NABRE Jesus is speaking with his disciples about shepherding, saying a good…
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This is why you also pay taxes, for the authorities are ministers of God, devoting themselves to this very thing. Romans 13:6 NABRE Paul is giving instruction on Christian living. God grants authority for legitimate government to establish rules and punish criminal behavior. Christians must submit to the civil authorities…
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