Romans 13:2

He therefore who opposeth the authority, opposeth the establishment of God; and they who oppose them, shall receive judgment.

James Murdock's Translation of the Syriac Peshitta

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 authorities of magistracy. For there is no authority which is not from God: and the authorities which exist, are established by God.

3For judges are not a terror to good deeds, but to evil deeds. Wouldst thou then not be afraid of the authority? Do good, and thou shalt have praise from it.

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Cross References

Matthew 23:13Woe to you, Scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites: for ye devour the houses of widows, under the disguise of protracting your prayers. Therefore ye shall receive greater condemnation.

Luke 20:47who eat up the houses of widows, under pretence that they prolong their prayers. They will receive a greater condemnation.

Titus 3:1And admonish them to be submissive and obedient to princes and potentates; and that they be ready for every good work;

1 Peter 2:13And be ye submissive to all the sons of men, for God's sake; to kings, on account of their authority;

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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