Romans 13:1

Let every man be subject to the governing authorities. For there is no authority but from God: and those authorities that exist have been ordained by God.

Revised King James New Testament

In The King James Version

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.

In Context

2Therefore, whoever resists the authorities, resists the ordinance of God: and those who resist shall bring condemnation upon themselves.

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Cross References

John 19:11Jesus answered, You would have no power over me unless it was given to you from above: therefore he who delivered me to you has the greater sin.

Matthew Henry on Romans 13:1

There are three good lessons taught us in this chapter, where the apostle enlarges more upon his precepts than he had done in the foregoing chapter, finding them more needful to be fully pressed. I. A lesson of subjection to lawful authority, ver. 1-6 . II. A lesson of justice and love to our brethren, ver. 7-10 . III. A lesson of sobriety and godliness in ourselves, ver. 11 to the end . Read the whole commentary →

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