22  Wherefore, be ^asubject to the powers that be, until he reigns whose right it is to reign, and subdues all enemies under his feet.

  11  Jesus answered, Thou couldest have no ^apower at all against me, except it were given thee from above: therefore he that delivered me unto thee hath the greater sin.

  1  We believe that ^agovernments were instituted of God for the benefit of man; and that he holds men accountable for their acts in relation to them, both in making laws and administering them, for the good and safety of society.