Romans 13:5

And because of this are we bound to be subject, not for the wrath only, but also because of conscience.

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

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 the servant of Aloha, but to thee for good: and if thou do evil, fear; for not in vain is he girded with the sword; for he is the servant of Aloha, and the dispenser of wrath to them who do evil.

6On this account also give we tribute to them; for they are the servants of Aloha over these things constituted.

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Cross References

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;

1 Peter 3:16that as they speak against you as against evil men, they may be made ashamed who have traduced your good conversations in the Meshiha.

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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