They should do this while completely refraining from every tendency toward exercising absolute authority matter we denounce the Anabaptists, other anarchists, and in general all those who want to reject the authorities

ministry by performing miracles, making predictions of things to come, and preaching and teaching with authority

So the Roman authorities stepped in.

7 He said to them, “It is not for you to know times or seasons that the Father has fixed by his own authority

As for the ministers of the Word, they all have the same power and authority, no matter where they may and teach as he pleased, since other ministers were simply equal co-workers and servants who had no authority

As for the ministers of the Word, they all have the same power and authority, no matter where they may But Peter, who's never been afraid to take bold steps, and who certainly asserts that Jesus gave him authority

As one author wrote, “Christianity is not a way to cut a deal with God for an easier life now.

Their authority was absolute regardless of the opinion of their citizens regarding the empire's legitimacy

Are you faithful to God’s commands or do you allow other things to occupy God’s place of authority in

temple, or any other physical location, they were referring to their elevated places of status and authority