In Jeremiah 27:5-8, God declares He gives the earth to whom He wills, specifically giving nations to Nebuchadnezzar, reinforcing that authorities are from God.

Revelation 19:16 titles Jesus King of kings, emphasizing that He holds ultimate sovereignty over all human rulers.

Revelation 17:14 declares Christ Lord of lords and King of kings, meaning all earthly powers are subordinate to His authority.

Revelation 1:5 calls Jesus the ruler of kings on earth, showing that all human authority is subject to Christ's dominion.

Jude 1:8 warns against those who 'reject authority', providing the negative example opposite to the submission required in Romans 13:1.

2 Peter 2:10 condemns those who 'despise authority' — directly opposing the submission commanded here, revealing the rebellion this teaching counters.

In 1 Peter 2:13-17, believers are similarly called to submit to human institutions for the Lord's sake, reinforcing the same divine authority behind governing powers.

Titus 3:1 directly repeats the command to be submissive to rulers, reinforcing Romans 13:1 as a consistent NT teaching.

In John 19:11, Jesus tells Pilate his authority is given from above, directly confirming that earthly rulers derive power from God.

Daniel 5:18-23 recounts how God gave dominion to Nebuchadnezzar and judged Belshazzar for pride, illustrating divine appointment of rulers.

Daniel 4:32 shows Nebuchadnezzar learning that Heaven rules, demonstrating God's sovereignty over earthly kings.

Daniel 2:21 states God removes and sets up kings, directly affirming that all governing authority originates from God.

Psalm 62:11 declares 'power belongs to God', foundational to Romans 13:1's claim that all authority is from God — a direct source of the doctrine.

1 Chronicles 28:5 shows God choosing Solomon to sit on the throne, further emphasizing that kingship is divinely appointed — reinforcing the principle.

1 Chronicles 28:4 recounts God choosing David as king — a direct example that all ruling authority originates from God's appointment.

Proverbs 8:15 says 'by me kings reign', personifying wisdom as the source of royal authority — echoing that all authority comes from God.

Proverbs 24:21 commands fearing both the Lord and the king — a direct parallel to Romans 13:1's dual allegiance.

Ecclesiastes 8:2 urges keeping the king's command because of an oath to God — same logic as Romans 13:1.

1 Samuel 24:6 shows David refusing to harm Saul because he is the Lord’s anointed — a direct example of submitting to God-ordained authority despite personal grievance.

In 1 Timothy 2:2, prayer for those in authority directly supports the call to be subject to governing authorities in Romans.

Jeremiah 29:7 instructs exiles to seek the city's welfare — applying submission to foreign rulers, as in Romans 13:1.

In 2 Chronicles 19:5, Jehoshaphat appoints judges for the Lord — a concrete example of authority instituted by God.

John 10:35 cites Psalm 82:6 calling human judges 'gods', reinforcing the divine origin of authorities in Romans 13:1.

Daniel 5:19 shows Nebuchadnezzar's absolute power given by God — a prime example of divinely instituted authority.

Ephesians 5:21 teaches mutual submission, complementing the command to submit to governing authorities in Romans 13:1.

Deuteronomy 16:18 commands appointing judges as God's ordained structure for justice, paralleling the concept that authorities are instituted by God.

2 Kings 11:17 describes a covenant binding king and people to the Lord — establishing that civil authority is accountable to God, similar to Paul's view.

Ecclesiastes 8:4 notes the king's supreme word — reinforcing the authority believers are to submit to.

1 Samuel 15:28 shows God removing Saul’s kingdom for disobedience — demonstrating that God controls who holds authority, consistent with Paul's statement.

1 Samuel 10:25 records Samuel establishing the king’s rights and duties under God — showing earthly authority derives from divine institution.

Joshua 1:18 warns that rebelling against God-appointed Joshua brings death — reinforcing the seriousness of submission to God-ordained authority.

In Joshua 1:16, the people pledge obedience to Joshua as God’s appointed leader — a model of submitting to divinely instituted authority.

Deuteronomy 17:11 commands obedience to the priest or judge's verdict — the same principle of submitting to God-appointed authorities that Paul echoes.