Bible Verses About the Lord of Lords
God is "Lord of lords and King of kings" (Revelation 17:14), the supreme sovereign above all authority. Scripture proclaims the absolute lordship of Christ, before whom "every knee shall bow" (Philippians 2:10). To acknowledge God as Lord of lords brings peace: nothing escapes his dominion, neither the powers seen nor unseen, neither the thrones of the earth nor the course of history. Paul describes the Father as "the blessed and only Potentate, the King of kings, and Lord of lords" (1 Timothy 6:15). This title is no mere ornament: it affirms that all derived authority—kings, governments, spiritual powers—remains subordinate to the reign of Christ. The Lamb, in Revelation, overcomes those who make war against him "for He is Lord of lords and King of kings," and those who are with him are the called, chosen, and faithful (Revelation 17:14). This truth comforts the believer in a world where powers often seem to triumph: history does not drift at random, but advances toward the purpose of God, who brings all things to their fulfillment. Before such a Lord, the right response is worship and trust. These verses exalt the sovereignty of God and invite us to trust in the One who reigns over all, to live under his reign in obedience and peace, assured that no one can overturn the throne of him who is the Lord of lords.
Key verse snapshot
“Neither as being lords over God’s heritage, but being ensamples to the flock.”
Bible Verses about the Lord of Lords
6 Scripture passages on this theme
1 Peter 5:3
“Neither as being lords over God’s heritage, but being ensamples to the flock.”
1 Samuel 6:4
“Then said they, What shall be the trespass offering which we shall return to him? They answered, Five golden emerods, and five golden mice, according to the number of the lords of the Philistines: for one plague was on you all, and on your lords.”
Judges 16:18
“And when Delilah saw that he had told her all his heart, she sent and called for the lords of the Philistines, saying, Come up this once, for he hath shewed me all his heart. Then the lords of the Philistines came up unto her, and brought money in their hand.”
1 Chronicles 12:19
“And there fell some of Manasseh to David, when he came with the Philistines against Saul to battle: but they helped them not: for the lords of the Philistines upon advisement sent him away, saying, He will fall to his master Saul to the jeopardy of our heads.”
1 Corinthians 8:5
“For though there be that are called gods, whether in heaven or in earth, (as there be gods many, and lords many,)”
1 Samuel 5:8
“They sent therefore and gathered all the lords of the Philistines unto them, and said, What shall we do with the ark of the God of Israel? And they answered, Let the ark of the God of Israel be carried about unto Gath. And they carried the ark of the God of Israel about thither.”
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Apply These Verses to Your Life
Scripture comes alive when we meditate on it and apply it daily. Read these verses in full context, pray for understanding, and ask God how they speak to your situation with the lord of lords.
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