So ¹  Jesus ²  said to them, “The kings of the Gentiles lord it over them, and those in authority over them are called ‘benefactors.’ ³ 

But Jesus called them and said, “You know that the rulers of the Gentiles lord it over them, and those in high positions use their authority over them.

The beast ¹  was given a mouth speaking proud words ²  and blasphemies, and he was permitted ³  to exercise ruling authority ⁴  for forty-two months.

Jesus called them and said to them, “You know that those who are recognized as rulers of the Gentiles lord it over them, and those in high positions use their authority over them.

But I do not allow ¹  a woman to teach or exercise authority ²  over a man. She must remain quiet. ³ 

But reject those myths ¹  fit only for the godless and gullible, ²  and train yourself for godliness.

For “physical exercise ¹  has some value, but godliness is valuable in every way. It holds promise for the present life and for the life to come.”

This is the reason ¹  I do my best to always ²  have a clear ³  conscience toward God and toward people. ⁴ 

A song of ascents, ²  by David. O Lord, my heart is not proud, nor do I have a haughty look. ³  I do not have great aspirations, or concern myself with things that are beyond me. ⁴ 

But if they do not have self-control, let them get married. For it is better to marry than to burn with sexual desire. ¹ 

Each competitor must exercise self-control in everything. They do it to receive a perishable crown, but we an imperishable one.

I became a servant of this gospel ¹  according to the gift of God’s grace that was given to me by ²  the exercise of his power. ³ 

You must not rule over him harshly, ¹  but you must fear your God.

A ruler will be established from Jacob; he will destroy the remains of the city.’” ¹ 

in order to safeguard ¹  discretion, ²  and that your lips may guard knowledge.

The prophets prophesy lies. The priests exercise power by their own authority. ¹  And my people love to have it this way. But they will not be able to help you when the time of judgment comes! ² 

Exercise appropriate caution so that there is no negligence in this matter. Why should danger increase to the point that kings sustain damage?”

Doing ¹  justice brings ²  joy to the righteous and terror ³  to those who do evil.

I have observed the burden that God has given to people ¹  to keep them occupied.

and he has granted the Son ¹  authority to execute judgment, ²  because he is the Son of Man.