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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.

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Romans 13:1 in other translations

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.

Romans 13:1 · World English Bible

Romans 13:1 in context

  1. 1Let 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.
  2. 2Therefore he that resisteth the power, withstandeth the ordinance of God: and they that withstand shall receive to themselves judgment.
  3. 3For rulers are not a terror to the good work, but to the evil. And wouldest thou have no fear of the power? do that which is good, and thou shalt have praise from the same: