Romans 13:5

Therefore it is necessary to submit, not only because of the wrath, but also because of the conscience.

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In The King James Version

Wherefore ye must needs be subject, not only for wrath, but also for conscience sake.

In Context

4because it is God's minister to you with a view to the good. But if you do wrong, be afraid, because it does not bear the sword for nothing; because it is God's minister, an avenger with a view to wrath on the wrongdoer.

6This is precisely why you pay taxes, for they are God's servants, continually attending on this very thing.

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Cross References

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,

1 Peter 3:16keeping a good conscience, so that wherein they speak against you as evildoers, those who revile your good way of life 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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