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Romans 13:1-7 KJV
Romans · chapter 13 · verses 1–7 · King James Version
1Let every soul be subject unto the higher powers. For there is no power but of God: the powers that be are ordained of God. 2Whosoever therefore resisteth the power, resisteth the ordinance of God: and they that resist shall receive to themselves damnation. 3For rulers are not a terror to good works, but to the evil. Wilt thou then not be afraid of the power? do that which is good, and thou shalt have praise of the same: 4For he is the 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 the minister of God, a revenger to execute wrath upon him that doeth evil. 5Wherefore ye must needs be subject, not only for wrath, but also for conscience sake. 6For for this cause pay ye tribute also: for they are God’s ministers, attending continually upon this very thing. 7Render therefore to all their dues: tribute to whom tribute is due; custom to whom custom; fear to whom fear; honour to whom honour.Romans 13:1-7 · King James Version
Romans 13:1-7 in context
1Let every soul be subject unto the higher powers. For there is no power but of God: the powers that be are ordained of God.
2Whosoever therefore resisteth the power, resisteth the ordinance of God: and they that resist shall receive to themselves damnation.
3For rulers are not a terror to good works, but to the evil. Wilt thou then not be afraid of the power? do that which is good, and thou shalt have praise of the same:
4For he is the 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 the minister of God, a revenger to execute wrath upon him that doeth evil.
5Wherefore ye must needs be subject, not only for wrath, but also for conscience sake.
6For for this cause pay ye tribute also: for they are God’s ministers, attending continually upon this very thing.
7Render therefore to all their dues: tribute to whom tribute is due; custom to whom custom; fear to whom fear; honour to whom honour.
8Owe no man any thing, but to love one another: for he that loveth another hath fulfilled the law.
9For this, 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 briefly comprehended in this saying, namely, Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself.
Cross references
- Titus 3:1
- 1 Peter 2:13-17
- Daniel 2:21
- John 19:11
- Proverbs 8:15-16
- Jeremiah 27:5-8
- Daniel 5:18-23
- Jude 1:8
- 1 Peter 2:13
- Luke 20:25
- Proverbs 24:21
- Matthew 17:25
Key words (Strong's)
- continuallyproskartereōto adhere to one, be his adherent, to be devoted or constant to one, to be steadfastly…G4342 →
- themselvesheautouhimself, herself, itself, themselvesG1438 →
- consciencesyneidēsisthe consciousness of anything, the soul as distinguishing between what is morally good…G4893 →
- resistethantitassōto range in battle against, to oppose one s self, resistG498 →
- resistethanthistēmito set one s self against, to withstand, resist, oppose, to set againstG436 →
- ordinancediatagēa disposition, arrangement, ordinanceG1296 →
- ministersleitourgosa public minister, a servant of the state, a minister, servant, so of military labourers…G3011 →
- ordainedtassōto put in order, to station, to place in a certain order, to arrange, to assign a place…G5021 →
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