Romans 13:5

Wherefore, it is necessary to be subject, not only because of punishment, but also for conscience sake.

Henry Tompkins Anderson’s 1864 New Testament

In The King James Version

Wherefore ye must needs be subject, not only for wrath, but also for conscience sake.

In Context

4For he is the minister of God to you for that which is good. But if you do what is evil, be afraid; for he bears not the sword in vain. For he is the minister of God to inflict punishment on him that does evil.

6On this very account, too, pay tribute also: for they are the public servants of God, attending continually to this very thing.

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Cross References

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,

1 Peter 3:16having a good conscience, that, inasmuch as they speak against you as evil-doers, they may be ashamed who traduce your good con duct in Christ.

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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