Quotes About Authority

When the scribes and chief priests realized that Jesus had spoken this parable against them, they sought to arrest Him that very hour. But they were afraid of the people.

So they watched Him closely and sent spies who pretended to be sincere. They were hoping to catch Him in His words in order to hand Him over to the rule and authority of the governor.

Is it lawful for us to pay taxes to Caesar or not?”

“Show Me a denarius. Whose image and inscription are on it?” “Caesarís,” they answered.

So Jesus told them, “Give to Caesar what is Caesarís, and to God what is Godís.”

And they were unable to trap Him in His words before the people; and amazed at His answer, they fell silent.

Some of the scribes answered, “Teacher, You have spoken well!”

And they did not dare to question Him any further.

Then Jesus declared, “How can it be said that the Christ is the Son of David?

For David himself says in the book of Psalms: ëThe Lord said to my Lord, “Sit at My right hand

until I make Your enemies a footstool for Your feet.Ӓ

Thus David calls Him ëLord.í So how can He be Davidís son?”

In the hearing of all the people, Jesus said to His disciples,

“Beware of the scribes. They like to walk around in long robes, and they love the greetings in the marketplaces, the chief seats in the synagogues, and the places of honor at banquets.

and the chief priests and scribes were looking for a way to put Jesus to death; for they feared the people.

So Jesus declared, “The kings of the Gentiles lord it over them, and those in authority over them call themselves benefactors.

And I bestow on you a kingdom, just as My Father has bestowed one on Me,

So they said, “Look, Lord, here are two swords.” “That is enough,” He answered.

Then Jesus said to the chief priests, temple officers, and elders who had come for Him, “Have you come out with swords and clubs as you would against an outlaw?

But from now on the Son of Man will be seated at the right hand of the power of God.”

So they all asked, “Are You then the Son of God?” He replied, “You say that I am.”

“Why do we need any more testimony?” they declared. “We have heard it for ourselves from His own lips.”

Then the whole council rose and led Jesus away to Pilate.

And they began to accuse Him, saying, “We found this man subverting our nation, forbidding payment of taxes to Caesar, and proclaiming Himself to be Christ, a King.”