Power and authority are prevalent themes throughout the Bible. Scripture often addresses how these should be exercised with humility, justice, and in alignment with God’s will. Whether in leadership roles or everyday life, the Bible guides us on using authority to serve others rather than to dominate. These verses remind us that true power comes from God and that He calls us to be responsible stewards of the positions we hold. Let’s look into how we can embrace power in a way that honors Him.
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Bible Verses About Power And Authority
Matthew 28:18 – All authority belongs to Jesus
“Then Jesus came to them and said, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me.” – Matthew 28:18
Romans 13:1 – God ordains authority
“Let everyone be subject to the governing authorities, for there is no authority except that which God has established. The authorities that exist have been established by God.” – Romans 13:1
Ephesians 1:21 – Christ’s authority over all
“Far above all rule and authority, power and dominion, and every name that is invoked, not only in the present age but also in the one to come.” – Ephesians 1:21
Philippians 2:10 – Every knee shall bow
“That at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, in heaven and on earth and under the earth.” – Philippians 2:10
Luke 10:19 – Power given to believers
“I have given you authority to trample on snakes and scorpions and to overcome all the power of the enemy; nothing will harm you.” – Luke 10:19
1 John 4:4 – Greater is He that is in you
“You, dear children, are from God and have overcome them, because the one who is in you is greater than the one who is in the world.” – 1 John 4:4
2 Timothy 1:7 – Spirit of power
“For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power, love, and self-discipline.” – 2 Timothy 1:7
Acts 1:8 – Power through the Holy Spirit
“But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.” – Acts 1:8
Isaiah 40:29 – God strengthens the weak
“He gives strength to the weary and increases the power of the weak.” – Isaiah 40:29
Matthew 10:1 – Authority over unclean spirits
“Jesus called his twelve disciples to him and gave them authority to drive out impure spirits and to heal every disease and sickness.” – Matthew 10:1
Psalms 62:11 – Power belongs to God
“One thing God has spoken, two things I have heard: Power belongs to you, God.” – Psalms 62:11
John 1:12 – Children of God have authority
“Yet to all who did receive him, to those who believed in his name, he gave the right to become children of God.” – John 1:12
Colossians 2:15 – Disarming the powers
“And having disarmed the powers and authorities, he made a public spectacle of them, triumphing over them by the cross.” – Colossians 2:15
1 Peter 2:9 – A royal priesthood
“But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, God’s special possession, that you may declare the praises of him who called you out of darkness into his wonderful light.” – 1 Peter 2:9
Revelation 12:11 – Overcoming by the blood
“They triumphed over him by the blood of the Lamb and by the word of their testimony; they did not love their lives so much as to shrink from death.” – Revelation 12:11
Hebrews 4:12 – The power of God’s Word
“For the word of God is alive and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword, it penetrates even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow; it judges the thoughts and attitudes of the heart.” – Hebrews 4:12
John 14:12 – Greater works through faith
“Very truly I tell you, whoever believes in me will do the works I have been doing, and they will do even greater things than these, because I am going to the Father.” – John 14:12
Matthew 7:29 – Authority in teaching
“He taught as one having authority, and not as their scribes.” – Matthew 7:29
Mark 11:23 – Faith and power in prayer
“Truly I tell you, if anyone says to this mountain, ‘Go, throw yourself into the sea,’ and does not doubt in their heart but believes that what they say will happen, it will be done for them.” – Mark 11:23
Isaiah 53:5 – The power of healing
“But he was pierced for our transgressions, he was crushed for our iniquities; the punishment that brought us peace was on him, and by his wounds we are healed.” – Isaiah 53:5
Romans 8:37 – More than conquerors
“No, in all these things we are more than conquerors through him who loved us.” – Romans 8:37
Ephesians 3:20 – God’s power within us
“Now to him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to his power that is at work within us.” – Ephesians 3:20
Matthew 17:20 – Faith like a mustard seed
“He replied, “Because you have so little faith. Truly I tell you, if you have faith as small as a mustard seed, you can say to this mountain, ‘Move from here to there,’ and it will move. Nothing will be impossible for you.” – Matthew 17:20
James 4:7 – Submit and resist
“Submit yourselves, then, to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you.” – James 4:7
Psalm 138:7 – God’s power in adversity
“Though I walk in the midst of trouble, you preserve my life; you stretch out your hand against the anger of my foes, with your right hand you save me.” – Psalm 138:7
2 Thessalonians 1:11 – Power for good works
“With this in mind, we constantly pray for you, that our God may make you worthy of his calling, and that by his power he may bring to fruition your every desire for goodness and your every deed prompted by faith.” – 2 Thessalonians 1:11
1 Corinthians 15:10 – Grace and power in our work
“But by the grace of God I am what I am, and his grace to me was not without effect. No, I worked harder than all of them—yet not I, but the grace of God that was with me.” – 1 Corinthians 15:10
Proverbs 21:1 – The king’s heart in God’s control
“In the Lord’s hand the king’s heart is a stream of water that he channels toward all who please him.” – Proverbs 21:1
Mark 16:17 – Signs accompanying believers
“And these signs will accompany those who believe: In my name they will drive out demons; they will speak in new tongues.” – Mark 16:17
Isaiah 26:4 – Trust in the Lord for power
“Trust in the Lord forever, for the Lord, the Lord himself, is the Rock eternal.” – Isaiah 26:4
John 14:13 – Prayers in Jesus’ name
“And I will do whatever you ask in my name, so that the Father may be glorified in the Son.” – John 14:13