NET Bible
"Submission to Civil Government Let every person be subject to the governing authorities. For there is no authority except by God’s appointment, and the authorities that exist have been instituted by God."
— Romans 13:1, NET Bible
“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.”
“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. ”
“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.”
“Let every soul be subject to higher powers. For there is no power but from God: and those that are ordained of God.”
“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.”
“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.”
Submission to Civil Government Let every person be subject to the governing authorities. For there is no authority except by God’s appointment, and the authorities that exist have been instituted by God.
So the person who resists such authority resists the ordinance of God, and those who resist will incur judgment
(for rulers cause no fear for good conduct but for bad). Do you desire not to fear authority? Do good and you will receive its commendation
because it is God’s servant for your well-being. But be afraid if you do wrong because government does not bear the sword for nothing. It is God’s servant to administer punishment on the person who does wrong.