Romans 13:5

Wherefore it is necessary to submit, not only on account of punishment, but also of conscience.

1770 John Worsley NT

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 the minister of God to thee for good. But if thou dost evil, be afraid; for he beareth not the sword in vain: for he is also the minister of God, as an avenger to execute his wrath upon the malefactor.

6For you pay them tribute also for this reason; because they are God's ministers, continually attending hereunto.

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Cross References

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;

1 Peter 3:16having a good conscience, that whereas they speak against you as evil-doers, they may be ashamed who calumniate your good conversation 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 →

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