Romans 13:5

Therefore it is necessary to submit, not only on account of wrath, but also on account of conscience.

1902 William Baxter Godbey NT

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 minister of God for you for good. But if you do evil, fear; for he bears not the sword in vain: for he is the minister of God, executing judgment unto wrath unto the one doing evil.

6For on account of this also pay tribute; for they are the ministers of God, attending to this very thing.

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Cross References

Titus 3:1Remind them to submit to the governments, authorities, to obey the rule over them, to be ready unto every good work,

1 Peter 2:13Submit to every human creature for the sake of the Lord: whether to the king as supereminent,

1 Peter 3:16having a good conscience, in order that, in whatsoever you are calumniated, those traducing your good deportment in Christ may be ashamed.

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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