Romans 13:5
Wherefore it is necessary to be in subjection,—not only because of the anger, but also because of the conscience;
The Emphasised Bible by J. B. Rotherham
In The King James Version
Wherefore ye must needs be subject, not only for wrath, but also for conscience sake.
In Context
Cross References
Ecclesiastes 8:2I [said], The bidding of the king, observe thou, even out of regard to the oath of God.
Titus 3:1Be putting them in mind, unto rulerships, unto authorities, to be in submission, to be yielding to rule, for every good work, to be, prepared,
1 Peter 2:13Submit yourselves unto every human creation, for the Lord’s sake,—whether unto a king, as one that protecteth,
1 Peter 3:16Having, a good conscience, in order that, wherein they speak against you, they may be put to shame who cast wanton insult on, your good behaviour in Christ.
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 →