Romans 13:1

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.

Translations

Romans 13:1 - Amplified Bible

LET EVERY person be loyally subject to the governing (civil) authorities. For there is no authority except from God [by His permission, His sanction], and those that exist do so by God's appointment.

Romans 13:1 - American Standard Version

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.

Romans 13:1 - Bible in Basic English

Let everyone put himself under the authority of the higher powers, because there is no power which is not of God, and all powers are ordered by God.

Romans 13:1 - Darby Bible

Let every soul be subject to the authorities that are above [him]. For there is no authority except from God; and those that exist are set up by God.

Romans 13:1 - English Standard Version

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.

Romans 13:1 - King James Version

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.

Romans 13:1 - La Biblia de las Americas

Sométase toda persona a las autoridades que gobiernan; porque no hay autoridad sino de Dios, y las que existen, por Dios son constituidas.

Romans 13:1 - 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 13:1 - New American Standard Bible

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.

Romans 13:1 - Nueva Biblia Latinoamericana de Hoy

Sométase toda persona a las autoridades que gobiernan. Porque no hay autoridad sino de Dios, y las que existen, por Dios son constituidas.

Romans 13:1 - World English Bible

Let every soul be in subjection to the higher authorities, for there is no authority except from God, and those who be are ordained by God.

Romans 13:1 - Young's Living Translation

Let every soul to the higher authorities be subject, for there is no authority except from God, and the authorities existing are appointed by God,

Romans 13:1 - Additional Comments

Anytime someone rebels against authority, they are rebelling against God.
See also 1 Pet 2:13-16.

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