1 Let every soul be subject to higher powers: for there is no power but from God: and those that are, are ordained of God.
2 Therefore he that resisteth the power, resisteth the ordinance of God. And they that resist, purchase to themselves damnation.
3 For princes are not a terror to the good work, but to the evil. Wilt thou then not be afraid of the power? Do that which is good: and thou shalt have praise from the same.
4 For he is God's minister to thee, for good. But if thou do that which is evil, fear: for he beareth not the sword in vain. For he is God's minister: an avenger to execute wrath upon him that doth evil.
5 Wherefore be subject of necessity, not only for wrath, but also for conscience' sake.
6 For therefore also you pay tribute. For they are the ministers of God, serving unto this purpose.
7 Render therefore to all men their dues. Tribute, to whom tribute is due: custom, to whom custom: fear, to whom fear: honour, to whom honour.
8 Owe no man any thing, but to love one another. For he that loveth his neighbour, hath fulfilled the law.
9 For Thou shalt not commit adultery: Thou shalt not kill: Thou shalt not steal, Thou shalt not bear false witness: Thou shalt not covet: and if there be any other commandment, it is comprised in this word, Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself.
10 The love of our neighbour worketh no evil. Love therefore is the fulfilling of the law.
11 And that knowing the season; that it is now the hour for us to rise from sleep. For now our salvation is nearer than when we believed.
12 The night is passed, and the day is at hand. Let us therefore cast off the works of darkness, and put on the armour of light.
13 Let us walk honestly, as in the day: not in rioting and drunkenness, not in chambering and impurities, not in contention and envy:
14 But put ye on the Lord Jesus Christ, and make not provision for the flesh in its concupiscences.
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Chapter 13 of the Epistle to the Romans addresses the theme of submission to government authorities. Paul encourages Christians to obey the authorities, as they were instituted by God to maintain order in society. Moreover, he emphasizes that those who rebel against the authorities are rebelling against God's own order.
1 Peter 2:13-14: "Because of the Lord, subject you to every human institution, whether it is the king, as a sovereign, to the authorities, as sent by him to punish the evildoers and praise those who do good. " This verse reinforces the idea that the authorities were instituted by God to maintain order in society, and that Christians must submit to them.
Acts 5:29: "Peter answered and the apostles, more, it is important to obey God than to men." Although Paul encourages submission to government authorities in Romans 13, this verse shows us that there are times when obedience to God is more important than obedience to the authorities.
Titus 3:1: "reminds them that they are subject to rulers and authorities, be obedient, always ready to do all that is good." This verse also emphasizes the importance of submission to government authorities.
1 Timothy 2:1-2: "I recommend, first and foremost, to make supplications, prayers, intercessions and thanksgiving by all men; by kings and all who exercise authority, so that we may have a quiet and peaceful life , with all pity and dignity. " Paul encourages prayer for the authorities, so that society can have peace and tranquility.
Hebrews 13:17: "Obey to your guides and thirst submissive to them, for they sail for your souls as one who is accountable to them." This verse reinforces the idea that authorities have the responsibility to take care of society, and that Christians must submit to them so that they can live in peace and security.
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