Romans 13:2

Wherefore he that sets himself against authority, resists the ordinance of God: and they who resist shall receive to themselves condemnation.

Thomas Haweis 1795 New Testament

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 be subject to the superior powers: for there is no power but from God; the existing powers are appointed by God.

3For rulers are not a terror to good works, but to evil. Wilt thou then not be afraid of the power? Do that which is good, and thou shalt have praise from it:

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Cross References

Matthew 23:13Wo unto you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! because ye shut up the kingdom of heaven from men; for ye yourselves enter not in, and those who were coming in, ye suffer not to enter.

Luke 20:47who devour the houses of widows, and for a pretext make long prayers: these shall receive a more abundant punishment.

Titus 3:1REMIND them to be subject to princes and those invested with authority, to obey magistrates, to be ready for every good work,

1 Peter 2:13Be subject therefore to every human constitution for the Lord’s sake; whether to a king as the supreme magistrate;

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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