Romans 13:2

Therefore, he that resists the authority, resists the appointment of God; and those who resist shall receive to themselves condemnation.

Henry Tompkins Anderson’s 1864 New Testament

In The King James Version

Whosoever therefore resisteth the power, resisteth the ordinance of God: and they that resist shall receive to themselves damnation.

In Context

1Let every soul be subject to the higher authorities. For there is no authority but from God: the authorities that are, have been appointed by God.

3For rulers are not a terror to works that are good, but to those which are evil. Will you, then, not be afraid of the authority? Do that which is good, and you shall receive praise from the same.

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Cross References

Matthew 23:13But alas for you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! for you eat up the houses of widows, and for a pretext make long prayers. For this reason, you shall receive the greater condemnation.

Luke 20:47who eat up the houses of widows, and, for a pretext, make long prayers. These shall receive the greater condemnation.

Titus 3:1Put them in mind to be subject to principalities and authorities, to obey rulers, to be ready for every good work,

1 Peter 2:13Submit yourselves to every ordinance of man, for the Lord’s sake; whether it be to the king, as supreme ruler,

Matthew Henry on Romans 13:2-7

Obedience to Magistrates Enforced. ( a. d. 58.) 1 Let every soul be subject unto the higher powers. For there is no power but of God: the powers that be are ordained of God. 2 Whosoever therefore resisteth the power, resisteth the ordinance of God: and they that resist shall receive to themselves damnation. 3 For rulers are not a terror to good works, but to the evil. Wilt thou then not be afraid of the power? do that which is good, and thou shalt have praise of the same: 4 For he is the minister of God to thee… Read the whole commentary →

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