Romans 13:2

Whoever then riseth up against the power, against the institution of Aloha he riseth; and they who arise against them will receive judgment.

The Peschito Syriac New Testament: Translated into English by John Wesley Etheridge

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 to the powers of dominion be subject. For there is no power that is not from Aloha, and the powers that be, of Aloha are they instituted.

3For judges are not a terror to the workers of good, but to the evil. Wilt thou then not be afraid of the power? do good, and thou shalt have praise from him.

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Cross References

Matthew 23:13Woe to you, scribes and Pharishee, hypocrites! because you hold the kingdom of heaven closed before the children of men; for you will not enter in yourselves, and them who are entering you will not permit to enter.

Luke 20:47who devour the houses of widows, and for the occasion prolong their prayers: these shall receive the greater judgment.

Titus 3:1Put them in mind that to princes and to powers they are to hearken and to be obedient, and to be prepared for every good work.

1 Peter 2:13And be subject to all men for the sake of Aloha: to kings, on account of their 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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