Bible verses about "elections" | Murdock

¹⁴ But continue thou in the things thou hast learned and been assured of; for thou knowest from whom thou learnedst; ¹⁵ because from thy childhood, thou wast taught the holy books, which can make thee wise unto life, by faith in Jesus the Messiah. ¹⁶ All scripture that was written by the Spirit, is profitable for instruction, and for confutation, and for correction, and for erudition in righteousness; ¹⁷ that the man of God may become perfect, and complete for every good work.

¹ Let every soul be subject to the authorities of magistracy. For there is no authority which is not from God: and the authorities which exist, are established by God. ² He therefore who opposeth the authority, opposeth the establishment of God; and they who oppose them, shall receive judgment. ³ For judges are not a terror to good deeds, but to evil deeds. Wouldst thou then not be afraid of the authority? Do good, and thou shalt have praise from it. ⁴ For he is the minister of God; but it is to thee for good. But if thou doest evil, be afraid; for he is not girded with the sword in vain; for he is a minister of God, and an avenger of wrath to them that do evil things. ⁵ And therefore, it is necessary for us to be obedient, not only on account of wrath, but likewise on account of our consciences.