Catholic Public Domain Version
"For this reason, it is necessary to be subject, not solely because of wrath, but also because of conscience. "
— Romans 13:5, Catholic Public Domain Version
“Wherefore ye must needs be subject, not only for wrath, but also for conscience sake.”
“Wherefore ye must needs be in subjection, not only because of the wrath, but also for conscience’ sake. ”
“Therefore you need to be in subjection, not only because of the wrath, but also for conscience' sake.”
“Therefore it is necessary to be in subjection, not only because of the wrath of the authorities but also because of your conscience.”
“Wherefore be subject of necessity: not only for wrath, but also for conscience' sake.”
“So put yourselves under the authority, not for fear of wrath, but because you have the knowledge of what is right.”
“Wherefore ye must needs be subject, not only for wrath, but also for conscience sake.”
And so, whoever resists authority, resists what has been ordained by God. And those who resist are acquiring damnation for themselves.
For leaders are not a source of fear to those who work good, but to those who work evil. And would you prefer not to be afraid of authority? Then do what is good, and you shall have praise from them.
For he is a minister of God for you unto good. But if you do what is evil, be afraid. For it is not without reason that he carries a sword. For he is a minister of God; an avenger to execute wrath upon whomever does evil.
For this reason, it is necessary to be subject, not solely because of wrath, but also because of conscience.
Therefore, you must also offer tribute. For they are the ministers of God, serving him in this.
Therefore, render to all whatever is owed. Taxes, to whom taxes is due; revenue, to whom revenue is due; fear, to whom fear is due; honor, to whom honor is due.
You should owe nothing to anyone, except so as to love one another. For whoever loves his neighbor has fulfilled the law.