Chapter 14: Of Civil Government

That civil government is of divine appointment, for the interests and good order of human society;^a and that magistrates are to be prayed for, conscientiously honored, and obeyed,^b except in things opposed to the will of our Lord Jesus Christ,^c who is the only Lord of the conscience, and the Prince of the kings of the earth.^d

1. a. Romans 13:1–7; Deuteronomy 16:18; 2 Samuel 23:3; Exodus 18:23; Jeremiah 30:21

   Romans 13:1–7

   Deuteronomy 16:18

   2 Samuel 23:3

   Exodus 18:23

   Jeremiah 30:21

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2. b. Matthew 22:21; Titus 3:1; 1 Peter 2:13; 1 Timothy 2:1–8

   Matthew 22:21

   Titus 3:1

   1 Peter 2:13

   1 Timothy 2:1–8

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3. c. Acts 5:29; Matthew 10:28; Daniel 3:15–18; 6:7–10; Acts 4:18–20

   Acts 5:29

   Matthew 10:28

   Daniel 3:15–18

   Daniel 6:7–10

   Acts 4:18–20

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4. d. Matthew 23:10; Romans 14:4; Revelation 19:16; Psalm 72:11; 2; Romans 14:9–13

   Matthew 23:10

   Romans 14:4

   Revelation 19:16

   Psalm 72:11

   Psalm 2

   Romans 14:9–13

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