Romans 13:5

And therefore, it is necessary for us to be obedient, not only on account of wrath, but likewise on account of our consciences.

James Murdock's Translation of the Syriac Peshitta

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; but it is to thee for good. But if thou doest evil, be afraid; for he is not girded with the sword in vain; for he is a minister of God, and an avenger of wrath to them that do evil things.

6For this cause also ye pay tribute money; for they are the ministers of God, established for these same objects.

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Cross References

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;

1 Peter 3:16in meekness and respect, as having a good conscience; so that they who speak against you as bad men, may be ashamed, for having calumniated your good conduct in the Messiah.

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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