Romans 13:2 - Compare All Versions
Romans 13:2 NIV (New International Version)
Consequently, whoever rebels against the authority is rebelling against what God has instituted, and those who do so will bring judgment on themselves.
Romans 13:2 ESV (English Standard Version 2025)
Therefore whoever resists the authorities resists what God has appointed, and those who resist will incur judgment.
Romans 13:2 NLT (New Living Translation)
So anyone who rebels against authority is rebelling against what God has instituted, and they will be punished.
Romans 13:2 CSB (Christian Standard Bible)
So then, the one who resists the authority is opposing God’s command, and those who oppose it will bring judgment on themselves.
Romans 13:2 KJV (King James Version)
Whosoever therefore resisteth the power, resisteth the ordinance of God: and they that resist shall receive to themselves damnation.
Romans 13:2 NKJV (New King James Version)
Therefore whoever resists the authority resists the ordinance of God, and those who resist will bring judgment on themselves.
Romans 13:1-3 MSG (The Message)
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 13:2 NASB2020 (New American Standard Bible - NASB)
Therefore whoever resists authority has opposed the ordinance of God; and they who have opposed will receive condemnation upon themselves.
Romans 13:2 AMP (Amplified Bible)
Therefore whoever resists [governmental] authority resists the ordinance of God. And those who have resisted it will bring judgment (civil penalty) on themselves.
Romans 13:2 NET (New English Translation)
So the person who resists such authority resists the ordinance of God, and those who resist will incur judgment