Romans 13:2

Therefore whoever resists the authority is opposed to God's ordinance, and those who oppose will bring judgment on themselves.

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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 soul submit to the governing authorities, because there is no authority except under God, and the existing authorities have been placed by God.

3Now rulers are not a terror to good deeds but to bad ones. So if you wish not to fear the authority, do the good and you will have praise from the same;

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Cross References

Matthew 23:13“Woe to you scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! Because you devour the houses of the widows, while making long prayers as a pretense. Therefore you will receive a greater condemnation.

Luke 20:47who ‘devour’ widows' houses, and for a show make long prayers. These will receive more severe judgment.”

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

1 Peter 2:13Therefore subordinate yourselves to every human institution because of the Lord, whether to a king, as being in 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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