American Standard Version
"Therefore he that resisteth the power, withstandeth the ordinance of God: and they that withstand shall receive to themselves judgment. "
— Romans 13:2, American Standard Version
“Whosoever therefore resisteth the power, resisteth the ordinance of God: and they that resist shall receive to themselves damnation.”
“Therefore he who resists the authority, withstands the ordinance of God; and those who withstand will receive to themselves judgment.”
“So the person who resists such authority resists the ordinance of God, and those who resist will incur judgment”
“Therefore, he that resisteth the power resisteth the ordinance of God. And they that resist purchase to themselves damnation.”
“For which reason everyone who puts himself against the authority puts himself against the order of God: and those who are against it will get punishment for themselves.”
“Whosoever therefore resisteth the power, resisteth the ordinance of God: and they that resist shall receive to themselves damnation.”
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.
Therefore he that resisteth the power, withstandeth the ordinance of God: and they that withstand shall receive to themselves judgment.
For 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:
for he is a 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 a minister of God, an avenger for wrath to him that doeth evil.
Wherefore ye must needs be in subjection, not only because of the wrath, but also for conscience’ sake.