Let every soul be subject unto the higher powers. For there is no power but of God: the powers that be are ordained of God.

Let nothing be done through strife or vainglory; but in lowliness of mind let each esteem other better than themselves.

Yea doubtless, and I count all things but loss for the excellency of the knowledge of Christ Jesus my Lord: for whom I have suffered the loss of all things, and do count them but dung, that I may win Christ,

And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.

Submit yourselves to every ordinance of man for the Lord's sake: whether it be to the king, as supreme;