Romans 13:2

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

Revised King James 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

1Let 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.

3For rulers are not a terror for those who do good works, but to those who do evil. Do you want to have no fear of the one in authority? do that which is good, and you shall have his praise:

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Cross References

Matthew 23:13But woe to you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! for you shut up the kingdom of heaven against men: for you do not go in yourselves, nor do you allow those who are entering to go in.

Luke 20:47They devour widows' houses, and for a show make long prayers: they shall receive the greater condemnation.

Titus 3:1Remind them to be subject to rulers and authorities, to be obedient, to be ready to do every good work,

1 Peter 2:13Submit yourselves to every ordinance of man for the Lord's sake: whether it be to the king, as supreme 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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