Romans 13:1 “Everyone must submit himself to the governing authorities, for there i…”

Romans 13:1

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.

Berean Standard Bible

Other translations

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.

World English Bible

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.

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.

Geneva Bible 1599

Let euery soule be subiect vnto the higher powers: for there is no power but of God: and the powers that be, are ordeined of God.

Darby Translation

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.

Young's Literal 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,

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.

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Cross references

“every”

Titus 3:1 1 Peter 2:13–17 Jude 1:8 Ephesians 5:21 Deuteronomy 17:12 2 Peter 2:10

Titus 3:1 · BSB

Remind the believers to submit to rulers and authorities, to be obedient and ready for every good work,

1 Peter 2:13–17 · BSB

Submit yourselves for the Lord’s sake to every human institution, whether to the king as the supreme authority,

Jude 1:8 · BSB

Yet in the same way these dreamers defile their bodies, reject authority, and slander glorious beings.

Ephesians 5:21 · BSB

Submit to one another out of reverence for Christ.

Deuteronomy 17:12 · BSB

But the man who acts presumptuously, refusing to listen either to the priest who stands there to serve the LORD your God, or to the judge, must be put to death. You must purge the evil from Israel.

2 Peter 2:10 · BSB

Such punishment is specially reserved for those who indulge the corrupt desires of the flesh and despise authority. Bold and self-willed, they are unafraid to slander glorious beings.

“there”

Daniel 2:21 John 19:11 Jeremiah 27:5–8 Daniel 5:18–23 Psalm 62:11 1 Samuel 2:8

Daniel 2:21 · BSB

He changes the times and seasons; He removes kings and establishes them. He gives wisdom to the wise and knowledge to the discerning.

John 19:11 · BSB

Jesus answered, “You would have no authority over Me if it were not given to you from above. Therefore the one who handed Me over to you is guilty of greater sin.”

Jeremiah 27:5–8 · BSB

By My great power and outstretched arm, I made the earth and the men and beasts on the face of it, and I give it to whom I please.

Daniel 5:18–23 · BSB

As for you, O king, the Most High God gave your father Nebuchadnezzar sovereignty and greatness, glory and honor.

Psalm 62:11 · BSB

God has spoken once; I have heard this twice: that power belongs to God,

1 Samuel 2:8 · BSB

He raises the poor from the dust and lifts the needy from the ash heap. He seats them among princes and bestows on them a throne of honor. For the foundations of the earth are the LORD’s, and upon them He has set the wor…

Cross references adapted from OpenBible.info (CC BY 4.0) and the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

In context

2Consequently, whoever resists authority is opposing what God has set in place, and those who do so will bring judgment on themselves.

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