Be in Authority

To have the power to lead or rule over others.

Key References

Matthew 20:25

But Jesus called them aside and said, “You know that the rulers of the Gentiles lord it over them, and their superiors exercise authority over them.

Mark 10:42

So Jesus called them together and said, “You know that those regarded as rulers of the Gentiles lord it over them, and their superiors exercise authority over them.

Luke 22:25

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

All Scripture References (5)

Matthew (1)
Matthew 20:25

But Jesus called them aside and said, “You know that the rulers of the Gentiles lord it over them, and their superiors exercise authority over them.

Mark (1)
Mark 10:42

So Jesus called them together and said, “You know that those regarded as rulers of the Gentiles lord it over them, and their superiors exercise authority over them.

Luke (1)
Luke 22:25

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

1 Corinthians (2)
1 Corinthians 6:12

“Everything is permissible for me,” but not everything is beneficial. “Everything is permissible for me,” but I will not be mastered by anything.

1 Corinthians 7:4

The wife does not have authority over her own body, but the husband. Likewise the husband does not have authority over his own body, but the wife.