Quotes About Government

They were also the chief officers for King Solomon: 250 supervisors.

If you see the oppression of the poor and the denial of justice and righteousness in the province, do not be astonished at the matter; for one official is watched by a superior, and others higher still are over them.

For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given, and the government will be upon His shoulders. And He will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.

Of the increase of His government and peace there will be no end. He will reign on the throne of David and over his kingdom, to establish and sustain it with justice and righteousness from that time and forevermore. The zeal of the LORD of Hosts will accomplish this.

So tell us what You think: Is it lawful to pay taxes to Caesar or not?”

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

So they brought it, and He asked them, “Whose image is this? And whose inscription?” “Caesarís,” they answered.

Now in those days a decree went out from Caesar Augustus that a census should be taken of the whole empire.

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.”

Then Festus conferred with his council and replied, “You have appealed to Caesar. To Caesar you will go!”

Consequently, whoever resists authority is opposing what God has set in place, and those who do so will bring judgment on themselves.

This is also why you pay taxes. For the authorities are Godís servants, who devote themselves to their work.