Romans 13:5

Wherefore it is necessary to submit yourselves, not only because of the wrath, but also for conscience' sake.

The New Testament, American Bible Union (1865)

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 God's minister to thee for good. But if thou do that which is evil, be afraid; for he bears not the sword in vain; for he is God's minister, an avenger for wrath to him that does evil.

6For, for this cause ye pay tribute also; for they are God's ministers, attending continually to this very thing.

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Cross References

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,

1 Peter 3:16having a good conscience, that wherein they speak against you as evil-doers, they may be ashamed that falsely accuse your good deportment 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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