Romans 13:5

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

ASV Byzantine Text

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 for 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 and to authorities, to be obedient, to be ready unto every good work,

1 Peter 2:13Be subject therefore 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 they speak against you as evildoers, 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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