Romans 13:2

Consequently the one resisting the authority has opposed the ordinance of God, and those opposing shall receive judgment to themselves.

English Majority Text (NT)

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 person submit to the governing authorities. For there is no authority except by God, and the authorities that exist are established by God.

3For rulers are not a fear to good works, but to evil. And do you wish not to fear the authority? Do what is good, and you shall have praise from the same.

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Cross References

Matthew 23:13“But woe to you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! Because you devour widows' houses, and for a pretense make long prayers. Therefore you will receive greater condemnation.

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

Titus 3:1Remind them to be subject to rulers and authorities, to be obedient, to be ready for every good work,

1 Peter 2:13Therefore subject yourselves to every human institution on account of the Lord: whether to the king as to one having authority,

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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