Romans 13:5
Wherefore it is necessary to be subject, not only on account of the Charon Af of Hashem, but also on account of matzpun (conscience).
Orthodox Jewish Bible
In The King James Version
Wherefore ye must needs be subject, not only for wrath, but also for conscience sake.
In Context
Cross References
Ecclesiastes 8:2I counsel thee to keep the kingʼs commandment, and that because of the shevuat Elohim (the oath of G-d).
Titus 3:1Remind them to be V'NISHMA (obedient, and we will obey!) + 3:1 Ex 24:7 to sarim (rulers), to shiltonim (authorities), to be submissive, to be obedient, ready for every ma'aseh tov.
1 Peter 2:13Submit + 2:13 2:18; 3:1 to every created human memshalah (governing authority) because of Hashem, whether to a Melech (King) as being HaRosh,
1 Peter 3:16But with anavah (meekness) and yirat Shomayim, having a clear matzpun (conscience), + 3:16 3:21 so that, when you are maligned by lashon hora, your abusers may be humiliated by your midas chasidus in Moshiach.
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 →