Let every person be subject to the governing authorities. For there is no authority except from God, and those that exist have been instituted by God. Therefore whoever resists the authorities resists what God has appointed, and those who resist will incur judgment. For rulers are not a terror to good conduct, but to bad. Would you have no fear of the one who is in authority? Then do what is good, and you will receive his approval, for he is God’s servant for your good. But if you do wrong, be afraid, for he does not bear the sword in vain. For he is the servant of God, an avenger who carries out God’s wrath on the wrongdoer. Therefore one must be in subjection, not only to avoid God’s wrath but also for the sake of conscience. For because of this you also pay taxes, for the authorities are ministers of God, attending to this very thing. Pay to all what is owed to them: taxes to whom taxes are owed, revenue to whom revenue is owed, respect to whom respect is owed, honor to whom honor is owed.
Read Romans 13
Listen to Romans 13
Share
Compare All Versions: Romans 13:1-7
3 Days
At times you may feel as if you're the only one who is doing good toward others. You think, "Hey is anybody else out there helping anyone?" Galatians 6:9-10 is a good reminder when you are feeling this way.
5 Days
This five-day reading plan focuses on the promises of Jesus and nature, and the character of God, regardless of who is president, prime minister, or monarch at any time.
In this 5-day plan taken from Vance K. Jackson’s new book, Before You Start Your Day: A 21-Day Leadership Devotional, readers from around the world gather together to read this life-transforming message. Today, as you are reading these words, God has blessed you with “The Gift of Life.” Before you start your day, choose to surrender your day to Christ—the Author of time itself.
School teachers have a challenging job. Interactions with students, parents, co-workers, supervisors, and more can wear you down. Coupled with low pay and long hours, teachers can feel underappreciated and discouraged. Where do they find hope to avoid burnout? This five-day reading plan offers hope to teachers desiring to make a difference within their circles of influence as they walk out their faith.
Save verses, read offline, watch teaching clips, and more!
Home
Bible
Plans
Videos
Bible App
Bible App for Kids
