Romans 13:5

Therefore you must be subject, not only to avoid wrath, but also for conscience sake.

Revised King James 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 he is a minister of God for your good. But if you do that which is evil, be afraid; for he does not bear the sword in vain: for he is a minister of God to execute wrath upon the one who does evil.

6For this reason you also pay taxes: for they are God's ministers, attending continually to this very service.

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Cross References

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;

1 Peter 3:16Keeping a good conscience, so that when you are falsely accused, those who revile your good behaviour in Christ 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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