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Romans 13:5 KJV
Romans · chapter 13 · verse 5
Wherefore ye must needs be subject, not only for wrath, but also for conscience sake.Romans 13:5 · King James Version
Romans 13:5 in context
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.
Commentary
Key words (Strong's)
- consciencesyneidēsisthe consciousness of anything, the soul as distinguishing between what is morally good…G4893 →
- subjecthypotassōto arrange under, to subordinate, to subject, put in subjection, to subject one s self…G5293 →
- needsanagkēnecessity, imposed either by the circumstances, or by law of duty regarding to one s…G318 →
- wrathorgēanger, the natural disposition, temper, character, movement or agitation of the soul…G3709 →
- onlymonononly, alone, butG3440 →
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We are here taught how to conduct ourselves towards magistrates, and those that are in authority over us, called here the higher powers, intimating their authority (they are powers), and their dignity (they are higher powers), including not only the king as supreme, but all inferior magistrates under him: and yet it…
— Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on verses 1-6