Romans 13:5

Therefore you must obey, not only because of the wrath, but also because of 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

4For he is a servant of God to you for good. But if you do what is evil, be afraid; for he does not carry the sword for no reason. For he is a servant of God, an avenger for wrath on the one who does evil.

6Because of this you pay taxes also. For authorities are servants of God, who attend to this very thing continually.

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Cross References

Ecclesiastes 8:2I advise you to obey the king's command because of God's oath to protect him.

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

1 Peter 2:13Obey every human authority for the Lord's sake. Obey both the king as supreme,

1 Peter 3:16Have a good conscience so that the people who insult your good life in Christ may be ashamed because they are speaking against you as if you were evildoers.

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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