Bible Verses About Papal Authority

And when there had been much disputing, Peter rose up, and said unto them, Men and brethren, ye know how that a good while ago God made choice among us, that the Gentiles by my mouth should hear the word of the gospel, and believe.

Peter is chosen to preach to the Gentiles first.

And I will give unto thee the keys of the kingdom of heaven: and whatsoever thou shalt bind on earth shall be bound in heaven: and whatsoever thou shalt loose on earth shall be loosed in heaven.

Direct Bible text for the keys saying

And I say also unto thee, That thou art Peter, and upon this rock I will build my church; and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it.

Direct Bible text for Peter and the rock saying

But Peter, standing up with the eleven, lifted up his voice, and said unto them, Ye men of Judaea, and all ye that dwell at Jerusalem, be this known unto you, and hearken to my words:

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And when he was come into the temple, the chief priests and the elders of the people came unto him as he was teaching, and said, By what authority doest thou these things? and who gave thee this authority?

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And when James, Cephas, and John, who seemed to be pillars, perceived the grace that was given unto me, they gave to me and Barnabas the right hands of fellowship; that we should go unto the heathen, and they unto the circumcision.

James, Cephas, and John are called pillars with shared fellowship.

And spake unto him, saying, Tell us, by what authority doest thou these things? or who is he that gave thee this authority?

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And Jesus came and spake unto them, saying, All power is given unto me in heaven and in earth.

Core authority text about Christ receiving all authority.

To all that be in Rome, beloved of God, called to be saints: Grace to you and peace from God our Father, and the Lord Jesus Christ.

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By whom we have received grace and apostleship, for obedience to the faith among all nations, for his name:

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Much every way: chiefly, because that unto them were committed the oracles of God.

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First, I thank my God through Jesus Christ for you all, that your faith is spoken of throughout the whole world.

Bible verse with Rome as destination, not a direct authority text.

This is a true saying, if a man desire the office of a bishop, he desireth a good work.

Bible passage for the office of bishop.

For a bishop must be blameless, as the steward of God; not selfwilled, not soon angry, not given to wine, no striker, not given to filthy lucre;

Bible passage for bishop qualifications.

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.

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But Jesus called them to him, and saith unto them, Ye know that they which are accounted to rule over the Gentiles exercise lordship over them; and their great ones exercise authority upon them.

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These things speak, and exhort, and rebuke with all authority. Let no man despise thee.

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And here he hath authority from the chief priests to bind all that call on thy name.

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Whose are the fathers, and of whom as concerning the flesh Christ came, who is over all, God blessed for ever. Amen.

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When the centurion heard that, he went and told the chief captain, saying, Take heed what thou doest: for this man is a Roman.

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

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So, as much as in me is, I am ready to preach the gospel to you that are at Rome also.

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And are built upon the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Jesus Christ himself being the chief corner stone;

Church built on apostles and prophets, not Peter alone.

Salute all them that have the rule over you, and all the saints. They of Italy salute you.

Bible verse about those who have the rule over you.

A bishop then must be blameless, the husband of one wife, vigilant, sober, of good behaviour, given to hospitality, apt to teach;

Bible passage for bishop qualifications.

But Jesus called them unto him, and said, Ye know that the princes of the Gentiles exercise dominion over them, and they that are great exercise authority upon them.

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And say unto him, By what authority doest thou these things? and who gave thee this authority to do these things?

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Then saith Pilate unto him, Speakest thou not unto me? knowest thou not that I have power to crucify thee, and have power to release thee?

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And he said unto them, The kings of the Gentiles exercise lordship over them; and they that exercise authority upon them are called benefactors.

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For he taught them as one having authority, and not as the scribes.

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Whosoever therefore resisteth the power, resisteth the ordinance of God: and they that resist shall receive to themselves damnation.

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Likewise greet the church that is in their house. Salute my well-beloved Epaenetus, who is the firstfruits of Achaia unto Christ.

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Who is gone into heaven, and is on the right hand of God; angels and authorities and powers being made subject unto him.

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Salute Rufus chosen in the Lord, and his mother and mine.

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