Romans 13:2

Therefore the man who rebels against authority is opposing the divine ordinances; and those who withstand will bring judgment on themselves.

Montgomery 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

1Every one should be in the higher authorities; for there is no authority apart from God. The authorities that now exist have been appointed by God.

3For rulers are no terror to good deeds, but to evil. Would you be fearless of the ruler’s authority? Do what is good, and you will have his praise.

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Cross References

Matthew 23:13"But woe unto you, Scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! You shut the kingdom of heaven in men’s faces; for you do not enter, yourselves, nor do you permit those who are about to come in, to enter.

Luke 20:47"but they devour widows’ houses and for a pretense make long prayers. These shall receive severer condemnation."

Titus 3:1Remind them to be submissive to their rulers and authorities; let them be obedient, ready for every good work;

1 Peter 2:13Submit yourselves, for the Lord’s sake, to every human authority; whether it be to the Emperor as supreme ruler,

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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