Romans 13:1 - 7
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.
13:2 -
Whosoever therefore resisteth the power, resisteth the ordinance of God: and they that resist
shall receive to themselves damnation.
13:3 -
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:
13:4 -
For he is the minister of God to thee for good. But if thou do that which is evil, be afraid; for
he beareth not the sword in vain: for he is the minister of God, a revenger to execute wrath
upon him that doeth evil.
13:5 -
Wherefore ye must needs be subject, not only for wrath, but also for conscience sake.
13:6 -
For for this cause pay ye tribute also: for they are God's ministers, attending continually upon
this very thing.
13:7 -
Render therefore to all their dues: tribute to whom tribute is due; custom to whom custom;
fear to whom fear; honour to whom honour.
Titus 3:1
3:1 -
Put them in mind to be subject to principalities and powers, to obey magistrates, to be ready
to every good work,