Romans 13:5

Therefore it is necessary to be subject, not only on account of wrath, but also for conscience' sake.

English Majority Text (NT)

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 servant to you for good. But if you do evil, fear; for he does not bear the sword in vain; for he is God's servant, an avenger for wrath to the one practicing evil.

6For on account of this you also pay taxes, for they are ministers of God, always giving attention to this very thing.

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Cross References

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,

1 Peter 3:16having a good conscience, so that in what they speak against you as evildoers, those reviling your good conduct in Christ may be put to shame.

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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