Romans 13:5
Wherefore be subject of necessity, not only for wrath, but also for conscience' sake.
Douay-Rheims 1899
In The King James Version
Wherefore ye must needs be subject, not only for wrath, but also for conscience sake.
In Context
6For therefore also you pay tribute. For they are the ministers of God, serving unto this purpose.
Cross References
Ecclesiastes 8:2I observe the mouth of the king, and the commandments of the oath of God.
Titus 3:1Admonish them to be subject to princes and powers, to obey at a word, to be ready to every good work.
1 Peter 2:13Be ye subject therefore to every human creature for God's sake: whether it be to the king as excelling;
1 Peter 3:16But with modesty and fear, having a good conscience: that whereas they speak evil of you, they may be ashamed who falsely accuse your good conversation 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 →