Submission as Sacrifice

Therefore subject yourselves to every ordinance of man for the Lord’s sake: whether to the king, as supreme; — 1 Peter 2:13

Let every soul be in subjection to the higher authorities, for there is no authority except from God, and those who exist are ordained by God. — Romans 13:1

Remind them to be in subjection to rulers and to authorities, to be obedient, to be ready for every good work, — Titus 3:1

Therefore I urge you, brothers, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable to God, which is your spiritual service. — Romans 12:1

Therefore subject yourselves to every ordinance of man for the Lord’s sake: whether to the king, as supreme; — 1 Peter 2:13

And whatever you do, work heartily, as for the Lord, and not for men, — Colossians 3:23

You also, as living stones, are built up as a spiritual house, to be a holy priesthood, to offer up spiritual sacrifices, acceptable to God through Jesus Christ. — 1 Peter 2:5

But Peter and the apostles answered, “We must obey God rather than men. — Acts 5:29

But if not, let it be known to you, O king, that we will not serve your gods or worship the golden image which you have set up.” — Daniel 3:18