Romans 13:5

Wherefore you must needs be in subjection, not only because of fear, but also for conscience sake.

Montgomery 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 the ruler is God’s minister appointed for your good. But if you are a wrong-doer, be afraid; he does not carry the sword to no purpose; he is God’s servant, appointed to vengeance upon the guilty.

6This too, is the reason why you pay taxes; because the authorities are ministers of God’s service, attending continually upon this very thing.

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Cross References

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,

1 Peter 3:16See that you have a clear conscience, so that, although they speak of you as evil-doers, these libelers of your good Christian lives 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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