God’s sovereignty over all creation is a central theme throughout the Bible.
From the heavens to the earth, and everything in between, His kingship remains supreme.
As we discuss these bible verses, let us reflect on the awe-inspiring power and majesty of God, the King of kings.
His reign is eternal, unshakable, and the source of all authority.
When we acknowledge His dominion, we align ourselves with His divine purpose, recognizing that nothing can dethrone Him.
Bible Verses That Show That God Is King of Kings
1. 1 Timothy 6:15 – The Sovereign King
“Which in his times he shall shew, who is the blessed and only Potentate, the King of kings, and Lord of lords.”
2. Revelation 17:14 – Victorious in Battle
“These shall make war with the Lamb, and the Lamb shall overcome them: for he is Lord of lords, and King of kings: and they that are with him are called, and chosen, and faithful.”
3. Revelation 19:16 – The Authority of Christ
“And he hath on his vesture and on his thigh a name written, King of kings, and Lord of lords.”
4. Daniel 2:47 – The God of All Kings
“The king answered unto Daniel, and said, Of a truth it is, that your God is a God of gods, and a Lord of kings, and a revealer of secrets, seeing thou couldst reveal this secret.”
5. Psalm 47:2 – The Majesty of God
“For the Lord most high is terrible; he is a great King over all the earth.”
6. Psalm 10:16 – Eternal Reign
“The Lord is King forever and ever: the heathen are perished out of his land.”
7. 1 Chronicles 29:11 – The Greatness of God’s Kingship
“Thine, O Lord, is the greatness, and the power, and the glory, and the victory, and the majesty: for all that is in the heaven and in the earth is thine; thine is the kingdom, O Lord, and thou art exalted as head above all.”
8. Zechariah 14:9 – The Coming King
“And the Lord shall be king over all the earth: in that day shall there be one Lord, and his name one.”
9. Matthew 28:18 – All Authority Belongs to Christ
“And Jesus came and spake unto them, saying, All power is given unto me in heaven and in earth.”
10. Isaiah 6:5 – The King of Glory
“Then said I, Woe is me! for I am undone; because I am a man of unclean lips, and I dwell in the midst of a people of unclean lips: for mine eyes have seen the King, the Lord of hosts.”
11. Psalm 95:3 – The Great King Above All Gods
“For the Lord is a great God, and a great King above all gods.”
12. Deuteronomy 10:17 – The Mighty God and King
“For the Lord your God is God of gods, and Lord of lords, a great God, a mighty, and a terrible, which regardeth not persons, nor taketh reward.”
13. Revelation 1:5 – The Faithful Witness and King
“And from Jesus Christ, who is the faithful witness, and the first begotten of the dead, and the prince of the kings of the earth.”
14. 2 Chronicles 20:6 – The Sovereign Ruler
“And said, O Lord God of our fathers, art not thou God in heaven? and rulest not thou over all the kingdoms of the heathen? and in thine hand is there not power and might, so that none is able to withstand thee?”
15. 1 Chronicles 16:31 – Let the Earth Rejoice
“Let the heavens be glad, and let the earth rejoice: and let men say among the nations, The Lord reigneth.”
16. Isaiah 33:22 – The Judge, Lawgiver, and King
“For the Lord is our judge, the Lord is our lawgiver, the Lord is our king; he will save us.”
17. Jeremiah 10:10 – The True God, the Living God
“But the Lord is the true God; he is the living God, and an everlasting King: at his wrath the earth shall tremble, and the nations shall not be able to abide his indignation.”
18. Psalm 24:10 – The Lord of Hosts
“Who is this King of glory? The Lord of hosts, he is the King of glory. Selah.”
19. Revelation 15:3 – The Song of the Victorious
“And they sing the song of Moses the servant of God, and the song of the Lamb, saying, Great and marvelous are thy works, Lord God Almighty; just and true are thy ways, thou King of saints.”
20. Matthew 6:13 – The Kingdom, the Power, and the Glory
“And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil: for thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, forever. Amen.”
21. Ezekiel 37:28 – The Holy City
“And the heathen shall know that I the Lord do sanctify Israel, when my sanctuary shall be in the midst of them for evermore.”
22. Psalm 103:19 – The Lord’s Throne
“The Lord hath prepared his throne in the heavens; and his kingdom ruleth over all.”
23. Acts 17:24 – The Creator and King
“God that made the world and all things therein, seeing that he is Lord of heaven and earth, dwelleth not in temples made with hands.”
24. Psalm 89:18 – The Source of Our Strength
“For the Lord is our defense; and the Holy One of Israel is our king.”
25. Luke 1:32 – The Eternal King
“He shall be great, and shall be called the Son of the Highest: and the Lord God shall give unto him the throne of his father David.”
26. Psalm 46:10 – Be Still and Know
“Be still, and know that I am God: I will be exalted among the heathen, I will be exalted in the earth.”
27. John 18:36 – Christ’s Kingdom Not of This World
“Jesus answered, My kingdom is not of this world: if my kingdom were of this world, then would my servants fight, that I should not be delivered to the Jews: but now is my kingdom not from hence.”
28. Psalm 103:19 – His Kingdom Over All
“The Lord hath prepared his throne in the heavens; and his kingdom ruleth over all.”
29. Daniel 7:14 – A Kingdom That Will Never End
“And there was given him dominion, and glory, and a kingdom, that all people, nations, and languages should serve him: his dominion is an everlasting dominion, which shall not pass away, and his kingdom that which shall not be destroyed.”
30. Isaiah 9:6 – The Prince of Peace
“For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counsellor, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace.”
31. 1 Timothy 1:17 – The King Eternal
“Now unto the King eternal, immortal, invisible, the only wise God, be honor and glory forever and ever. Amen.”
32. Revelation 5:13 – All Creation Proclaims God’s Kingship
“And every creature which is in heaven, and on the earth, and under the earth, and such as are in the sea, and all that are in them, heard I saying, Blessing, and honour, and glory, and power, be unto him that sitteth upon the throne, and unto the Lamb for ever and ever.”
33. Hebrews 1:8 – The Throne of God and Christ
“But unto the Son he saith, Thy throne, O God, is forever and ever: a sceptre of righteousness is the sceptre of thy kingdom.”
34. Colossians 1:16-17 – The Creator and Sustainer
“For by him were all things created, that are in heaven and that are in earth, visible and invisible, whether they be thrones, or dominions, or principalities, or powers: all things were created by him and for him: and he is before all things, and by him all things consist.”
35. Revelation 22:20 – The King’s Return
“He which testifieth these things saith, Surely I come quickly. Amen. Even so, come, Lord Jesus.”
Our Thoughts On What The Bible Says About The King of Kings
The Bible consistently affirms that God is the King of kings, the sovereign ruler of all creation.
His reign is eternal and His authority is unchallenged.
From the victorious return of Christ to the everlasting dominion proclaimed in the Psalms, the message is clear: God’s sovereignty is absolute.
No king, no ruler, no power can rival His authority.
His greatness spans the heavens and the earth, encompassing all power, glory, and majesty.
As believers, we are called to recognize this divine authority and submit to His reign, trusting that He holds the ultimate power over all things.
His kingdom is everlasting, and in it, we find our true purpose and security.
Say This Prayer
Heavenly Father, we acknowledge You as the King of kings, the Lord of lords. Your reign is eternal, and Your power is unmatched.
We humbly submit ourselves to Your authority, trusting in Your wisdom and grace.
May Your sovereignty guide our lives, and may we find peace in the knowledge that You rule over all things.
As we walk in Your purpose, grant us the strength to stand firm in Your kingdom.
Let Your will be done in our lives, and may we always honor You as the supreme King. In Jesus’ name, Amen.