Romans 13:5

Wherefore there is a necessity for being in subjection, not only for fear of wrath, but also for conscience sake.

Thomas Haweis 1795 New Testament

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 to thee for good. But if thou doest that which is evil, tremble! for he beareth not the sword in vain: for he is the minister of God, an avenger to inflict wrath on him that practises what is evil.

6For on this account pay ye taxes also: for they are God’s ministers, continually employed on this very service.

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Cross References

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;

1 Peter 3:16keeping a good conscience; that whereas they malign you, as evil doers, they may be confounded who take pleasure in ridiculing your good conduct in Christ.

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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