Romans 13:2

So that he who resists the power, resists the ordinance of God; and they that resist will receive to themselves condemnation.

The New Testament, American Bible Union (1865)

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 submit himself to the higher powers. For there is no power but from God; the powers that be have been ordained by God.

3For rulers are not a terror to good works, but to the evil. And dost thou wish not to be afraid of the power? Do that which is good, and thou wilt have praise from it;

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Cross References

Matthew 23:13But woe to you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! because ye shut up the kingdom of heaven against men; for ye go not in, nor suffer those who are entering to go in[23:13]:

Luke 20:47who devour widows' houses, and for a pretense make long prayers. These shall receive greater condemnation.

Titus 3:1PUT them in mind to submit themselves to governments, to authorities, to obey magistrates, to be ready to every good work,

1 Peter 2:13Submit yourselves to every human institution, for the Lord's sake; whether to the king, as pre-eminent,

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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