2afor kings and all who are in authority, so that we may lead a tranquil and quiet life in all godliness and dignity.
a
Ezra 6:10, Romans 13:1
Ezra 6
10
that they may offer acceptable sacrifices to the God of heaven and apray for the life of the king and his sons.
Romans 13
1
Every aperson is to be in bsubjection to the governing authorities. For cthere is no authority except from God, and those which exist are established by God.