Romans 13:2

So that he who resisteth the power, resisteth the ordinance of God: and they that resist shall receive condemnation.

1770 John Worsley NT

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 soul be subject to the powers that are over them: for there is no such power but from God: the powers that are over men, are appointed by God.

3For rulers are not a terror to good works, but to the evil. Wouldest thou then not be afraid of the civil power? do what is good, and thou shalt have praise from it:

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Cross References

Matthew 23:13But wo unto you scribes and pharisees, hypocrites, who shut up the kingdom of heaven against men: for ye neither go in yourselves, nor suffer those that are entering to go in.

Luke 20:47who devour widows houses, and for a shew of religion make long prayers: these shall receive a heavier sentence.

Titus 3:1Admonish them to be submissive to governors and magistrates, to obey their orders, and to be ready to every good work;

1 Peter 2:13Be subject therefore to every human form of government, for the Lord's sake: whether it be to a king as supreme;

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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