Strong's Greek · G3980
πειθαρχέω
peitharchéō
Definitionto be persuaded by a ruler, i.e. (genitive case) to submit to authority; by analogy, to conform to advice
Derivationfrom a compound of G3982 (πείθω) and G757 (ἄρχω);
KJV usagehearken, obey (magistrates)
Occurrences4 in the KJV · 4 verses
πειθαρχέω in Scripture
Acts 5:29
Then Peter and the other apostles answered and said, We ought to obey God rather than men.
Acts 5:32
And we are his witnesses of these things; and so is also the Holy Ghost, whom God hath given to them that obey him.
Acts 27:21
But after long abstinence Paul stood forth in the midst of them, and said, Sirs, ye should have hearkened unto me, and not have loosed from Crete, and to have gained this harm and loss.
Titus 3:1
Put them in mind to be subject to principalities and powers, to obey magistrates, to be ready to every good work,