DMS_GL_my_tw/bible/kt/authority.md

# authority, authorities #

## Definition: ##

The term "authority" refers to the power of influence and control that someone has over someone else.

 * Kings and other governing rulers have authority over the people they are ruling.
 * The word "authorities" can refer to people, governments, or organizations that have authority over others. 
 * The word "authorities" can also refer to spirit beings who have power over people who have not submitted themselves to God’s authority.
 * Masters have authority over their servants or slaves. Parents have authority over their children.
 * Governments have the authority or right to make laws that govern their citizens.

## Translation Suggestions: ##

 * The term "authority" can also be translated as "control" or "right" or "qualifications."
 * Sometimes "authority" is used with the meaning of "power."
 * When "authorities" is used to refer to people or organizations who rule people, it could also be translated as "leaders" or "rulers" or "powers."
 * The phrase "by his own authority" could also be translated as, "with his own right to lead" or "based on his own qualifications."
 * The expression, "under authority" could be translated as, "responsible to obey" or "having to obey others' commands."

(See also: [citizen](../other/citizen.md), [command](../other/command.md), [obey](../other/obey.md), [power](../kt/power.md), [ruler](../other/ruler.md))

## Bible References: ##

* [Colossians 02:10-12](en/tn/col/help/02/10)
* [Esther 09:29](en/tn/est/help/09/29)
* [Genesis 41:35-36](en/tn/gen/help/41/35)
* [Jonah 03:6-7](en/tn/jon/help/03/06)
* [Luke 12:4-5](en/tn/luk/help/12/04)
* [Luke 20:1-2](en/tn/luk/help/20/01)
* [Mark 01:21-22](en/tn/mrk/help/01/21)
* [Matthew 08:8-10](en/tn/mat/help/08/08)
* [Matthew 28:18-19](en/tn/mat/help/28/18)
* [Titus 03:1-2](en/tn/tit/help/03/01)