Romans 13:1-2,5
Romans 13:1-2 English Standard Version Revision 2016 (ESV)
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.
Romans 13:5 English Standard Version Revision 2016 (ESV)
Therefore one must be in subjection, not only to avoid God’s wrath but also for the sake of conscience.
Romans 13:1-3 The Message (MSG)
Be a good citizen. All governments are under God. Insofar as there is peace and order, it’s God’s order. So live responsibly as a citizen. If you’re irresponsible to the state, then you’re irresponsible with God, and God will hold you responsible. Duly constituted authorities are only a threat if you’re trying to get by with something. Decent citizens should have nothing to fear.
Romans 13:3b-5 The Message (MSG)
Do you want to be on good terms with the government? Be a responsible citizen and you’ll get on just fine, the government working to your advantage. But if you’re breaking the rules right and left, watch out. The police aren’t there just to be admired in their uniforms. God also has an interest in keeping order, and he uses them to do it. That’s why you must live responsibly—not just to avoid punishment but also because it’s the right way to live.
Romans 13:1-2 King James Version (KJV)
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. Whosoever therefore resisteth the power, resisteth the ordinance of God: and they that resist shall receive to themselves damnation.
Romans 13:5 King James Version (KJV)
Wherefore ye must needs be subject, not only for wrath, but also for conscience sake.
Romans 13:1-2 New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995 (NASB1995)
Every person is to be in subjection to the governing authorities. For there is no authority except from God, and those which exist are established by God. Therefore whoever resists authority has opposed the ordinance of God; and they who have opposed will receive condemnation upon themselves.
Romans 13:5 New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995 (NASB1995)
Therefore it is necessary to be in subjection, not only because of wrath, but also for conscience’ sake.
Romans 13:1-2 New Century Version (NCV)
All of you must yield to the government rulers. No one rules unless God has given him the power to rule, and no one rules now without that power from God. So those who are against the government are really against what God has commanded. And they will bring punishment on themselves.
Romans 13:5 New Century Version (NCV)
So you must yield to the government, not only because you might be punished, but because you know it is right.
Romans 13:1-2 American Standard Version (ASV)
Let every soul be in subjection to the higher powers: for there is no power but of God; and the powers that be are ordained of God. Therefore he that resisteth the power, withstandeth the ordinance of God: and they that withstand shall receive to themselves judgment.
Romans 13:5 American Standard Version (ASV)
Wherefore ye must needs be in subjection, not only because of the wrath, but also for conscience’ sake.
Romans 13:1-2 New International Version (NIV)
Let everyone be subject to the governing authorities, for there is no authority except that which God has established. The authorities that exist have been established by God. Consequently, whoever rebels against the authority is rebelling against what God has instituted, and those who do so will bring judgment on themselves.
Romans 13:5 New International Version (NIV)
Therefore, it is necessary to submit to the authorities, not only because of possible punishment but also as a matter of conscience.
Romans 13:1-2 New King James Version (NKJV)
Let every soul be subject to the governing authorities. For there is no authority except from God, and the authorities that exist are appointed by God. Therefore whoever resists the authority resists the ordinance of God, and those who resist will bring judgment on themselves.
Romans 13:5 New King James Version (NKJV)
Therefore you must be subject, not only because of wrath but also for conscience’ sake.
Romans 13:1-2 Amplified Bible (AMP)
Let every person be subject to the governing authorities. For there is no authority except from God [granted by His permission and sanction], and those which exist have been put in place by God. [Prov 8:15] Therefore whoever resists [governmental] authority resists the ordinance of God. And those who have resisted it will bring judgment (civil penalty) on themselves.
Romans 13:5 Amplified Bible (AMP)
Therefore one must be subject [to civil authorities], not only to escape the punishment [that comes with wrongdoing], but also as a matter of principle [knowing what is right before God].
Romans 13:1-2 New Living Translation (NLT)
Everyone must submit to governing authorities. For all authority comes from God, and those in positions of authority have been placed there by God. So anyone who rebels against authority is rebelling against what God has instituted, and they will be punished.
Romans 13:5 New Living Translation (NLT)
So you must submit to them, not only to avoid punishment, but also to keep a clear conscience.
Romans 13:1-2 The Passion Translation (TPT)
Every person must submit to and support the authorities over him. For there can be no authority in the universe except by God’s appointment, which means that every authority that exists has been instituted by God. So to resist authority is to resist the divine order of God, which results in severe consequences.
Romans 13:5 The Passion Translation (TPT)
You are compelled to obey them, not just to avoid punishment, but because you want to live with a clean conscience.
Romans 13:1-2 English Standard Version Revision 2016 (ESV)
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.