Romans 13:1

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:

Do read the surrounding verses too, because the context often says more than a single verse.

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BSB
Everyone must submit himself to the governing authorities, for there is no authority except that which is from God. The authorities that exist have been appointed by God.
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.
WEB
Let every soul be in subjection to the higher authorities, for there is no authority except from God, and those who exist are ordained by God.
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.
DARBY
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.
BLB
Let every soul be subject to the authorities being above [him]. For there is no authority except by God; but those existing are appointed by God.
ÅB
La enhver underordne seg de overordnede myndigheter! For det finnes ingen myndighet som ikke er innsatt av Gud, og de som finnes, er innsatt av Gud.
OTB
Hver person skal underordne seg de styrende myndigheter, for det er ingen myndighet utenom den som er fra Gud, og de som eksisterer er blitt opprettet av Gud.
B1930
Hver sjel være lydig mot de foresatte øvrigheter! for det er ikke øvrighet uten av Gud, men de som er, de er innsatt av Gud,

Study notes (Tyndale)

Original text and word study

Cross references

  • Titus 3:1

    Put them in mind to be subject to principalities and powers, to obey magistrates, to be ready to every good work,

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  • 1 Peter 2:13–17

    Submit yourselves to every ordinance of man for the Lord’s sake: whether it be to the king, as supreme;

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  • Daniel 2:21

    And he changeth the times and the seasons: he removeth kings, and setteth up kings: he giveth wisdom unto the wise, and knowledge to them that know understanding:

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  • John 19:11

    Jesus answered, Thou couldest have no power at all against me, except it were given thee from above: therefore he that delivered me unto thee hath the greater sin.

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  • Proverbs 8:15–16

    By me kings reign, and princes decree justice.

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  • Jeremiah 27:5–8

    I have made the earth, the man and the beast that are upon the ground, by my great power and by my outstretched arm, and have given it unto whom it seemed meet unto me.

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  • Jude 1:8

    Likewise also these filthy dreamers defile the flesh, despise dominion, and speak evil of dignities.

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  • Daniel 5:18–23

    O thou king, the most high God gave Nebuchadnezzar thy father a kingdom, and majesty, and glory, and honour:

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