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Romans 13:1-4 (KJV)

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¹ 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. ² Whosoever therefore resisteth the power, resisteth the ordinance of God: and they that resist shall receive to themselves damnation. ³ For 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: ⁴ For 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.


This passage relates to the following topic(s):
(v. 1) Obedience - Submit yourself to the governing authorities
(v. 2) Obedience - He who rebels against the authority is rebelling against what God

This passage relates to the following question(s):
(v. 1) Did God put all rulers in power? There is no authority except that which God has established

This passage is referenced in the following quiet time(s):
(v. 1) NT Commands (part VII) (2011-03-14)
(v. 1) Train Them to Honor Authority (part I) (2014-03-21)
(v. 2) Train Them to Honor Authority (part I) (2014-03-21)
(v. 3) Train Them to Honor Authority (part I) (2014-03-21)
(v. 4) Train Them to Honor Authority (part I) (2014-03-21)