Bible verses about "rulers" | Whiston

¹² For ye wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of darkness, against spiritual wickedness in high [places].

¹⁶ For by him were all things created that are in heaven, and that are on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones, or dominions, or principalities, or powers: all things were created by him, and for him.

⁴ For he is the minister of God to thee for good. But if thou do that which is evil, be afraid; for he beareth not the sword in vain; for he is the minister of God, a revenger upon him that doth evil.

¹ Put them in mind to be subject to principalities and powers, to obey magistrates, to be ready to every good work. ² To speak evil of no man, to be no brawlers, [but] gentle, shewing all meekness unto all men.

¹ Exhort therefore, that first of all, supplications, prayers, intercessions, [and] giving of thanks be made for all men: ² For kings, and for all that are in supreme authority; that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life in godliness and honestly.