Romans 13:5

Wherefore [ye] must needs be in subjection, not only because of the wrath, but also for conscience` sake.

American Standard Version

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 a minister of God to thee for good. But if thou do that which is evil, be afraid; for he beareth not the sword in vain: for he is a minister of God, an avenger for wrath to him that doeth evil.

6For this cause ye pay tribute also; for they are ministers of God`s service, attending continually upon this very thing.

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Cross References

Ecclesiastes 8:2I [counsel thee], Keep the king`s command, and that in regard of the oath of God.

Titus 3:1Put them in mind to be in subjection to rulers, to authorities, to be obedient, to be ready unto every good work,

1 Peter 2:13Be subject to every ordinance of man for the Lord`s sake: whether to the king, as supreme;

1 Peter 3:16having a good conscience; that, wherein ye are spoken against, they may be put to shame who revile your good manner of life 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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