Bible Verses About Seeking Permission

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

But Peter and John answered and said unto them, Whether it be right in the sight of God to hearken unto you more than unto God, judge ye.

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?

And they answered Jesus, and said, We cannot tell. And he said unto them, Neither tell I you by what authority I do these things.

All things are lawful unto me, but all things are not expedient: all things are lawful for me, but I will not be brought under the power of any.

But I speak this by permission, and not of commandment.

And they answered and said unto Jesus, We cannot tell. And Jesus answering saith unto them, Neither do I tell you by what authority I do these things.

And they said unto him, Ask counsel, we pray thee, of God, that we may know whether our way which we go shall be prosperous.

Then Peter and the other apostles answered and said, We ought to obey God rather than men.

And Jesus answered and said unto them, I also will ask you one thing, which if ye tell me, I in like wise will tell you by what authority I do these things.

And when they bring you unto the synagogues, and unto magistrates, and powers, take ye no thought how or what thing ye shall answer, or what ye shall say:

Be not ye therefore like unto them: for your Father knoweth what things ye have need of, before ye ask him.

And Jesus said unto them, Neither tell I you by what authority I do these things.

And all the elders and all the people said unto him, Hearken not unto him, nor consent.

But take heed lest by any means this liberty of yours become a stumblingblock to them that are weak.

And Jesus answered and said unto them, I will also ask of you one question, and answer me, and I will tell you by what authority I do these things.

Grant not, O Lord, the desires of the wicked: further not his wicked device; lest they exalt themselves. Selah.

Put not forth thyself in the presence of the king, and stand not in the place of great men:

Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God.

And Moses said unto his father in law, Because the people come unto me to enquire of God:

If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, that giveth to all men liberally, and upbraideth not; and it shall be given him.

And he said, Therefore said I unto you, that no man can come unto me, except it were given unto him of my Father.

And I say unto you, Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you.

And they said unto him, Wherefore saith my lord these words? God forbid that thy servants should do according to this thing:

For not he that commendeth himself is approved, but whom the Lord commendeth.

And when he would not be persuaded, we ceased, saying, The will of the Lord be done.

Then Peter went down to the men which were sent unto him from Cornelius; and said, Behold, I am he whom ye seek: what is the cause wherefore ye are come?

For every one that asketh receiveth; and he that seeketh findeth; and to him that knocketh it shall be opened.

For every one that asketh receiveth; and he that seeketh findeth; and to him that knocketh it shall be opened.

All things are lawful for me, but all things are not expedient: all things are lawful for me, but all things edify not.

And whatsoever we ask, we receive of him, because we keep his commandments, and do those things that are pleasing in his sight.

Do all things without murmurings and disputings:

Many seek the ruler’s favour; but every man’s judgment cometh from the Lord.

Then Peter, filled with the Holy Ghost, said unto them, Ye rulers of the people, and elders of Israel,

Or else let these same here say, if they have found any evil doing in me, while I stood before the council,

Ye ask, and receive not, because ye ask amiss, that ye may consume it upon your lusts.

And now, Lord, behold their threatenings: and grant unto thy servants, that with all boldness they may speak thy word,

And Jehoshaphat said unto the king of Israel, Enquire, I pray thee, at the word of the Lord to day.

And Jehoshaphat said unto the king of Israel, Enquire, I pray thee, at the word of the Lord to day.

Grant thee according to thine own heart, and fulfil all thy counsel.