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Romans 13:1-5 Living in Obedience to the Authorities

1 Submission to the Authorities
Everyone must submit himself to the governing authorities, for there is no authority except that which God has established. The authorities that exist have been established by God.

2 Consequently, he who rebels against the authority is rebelling against what God has instituted, and those who do so will bring judgment on themselves.

3 For rulers hold no terror for those who do right, but for those who do wrong. Do you want to be free from fear of the one in authority? Then do what is right and he will commend you.

4 For he is God’s servant to do you good. But if you do wrong, be afraid, for he does not bear the sword for nothing. He is God’s servant, an agent of wrath to bring punishment on the wrongdoer.

5 Therefore, it is necessary to submit to the authorities, not only because of possible punishment but also because of conscience.

Cross References for Romans 13:1-5

Ephesians 5:21 - Submit to one another out of reverence for Christ. Click to read the verse Ephesians 5:21 Click to read the verse Ephesians 5:21

Revelation 19:16 - On his robe and on his thigh he has this name written: king of kings and lord of lords. Click to read the verse Revelation 19:16 Click to read the verse Revelation 19:16

Matthew 6:13 - And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from the evil one.’ Click to read the verse Matthew 6:13 Click to read the verse Matthew 6:13

Jeremiah 29:7 - Also, seek the peace and prosperity of the city to which I have carried you into exile. Pray to... Click to read the verse Jeremiah 29:7 Click to read the verse Jeremiah 29:7

Daniel 5:19 - Because of the high position he gave him, all the peoples and nations and men of every language... Click to read the verse Daniel 5:19 Click to read the verse Daniel 5:19

John 19:11 - Jesus answered, “You would have no power over me if it were not given to you from above. Theref... Click to read the verse John 19:11 Click to read the verse John 19:11

Psalms 62:11 - One thing God has spoken, two things have I heard: that you, O God, are strong, Click to read the verse Psalms 62:11 Click to read the verse Psalms 62:11

Daniel 4:32 - You will be driven away from people and will live with the wild animals; you will eat grass lik... Click to read the verse Daniel 4:32 Click to read the verse Daniel 4:32

Jude 1:8 - In the very same way, these dreamers pollute their own bodies, reject authority and slander cel... Click to read the verse Jude 1:8 Click to read the verse Jude 1:8

Proverbs 8:15 - By me kings reign and rulers make laws that are just; Click to read the verse Proverbs 8:15 Click to read the verse Proverbs 8:15

Revelation 1:5 - and from Jesus Christ, who is the faithful witness, the firstborn from the dead, and the ruler ... Click to read the verse Revelation 1:5 Click to read the verse Revelation 1:5

1 Samuel 2:8 - He raises the poor from the dust and lifts the needy from the ash heap; he seats them with prin... Click to read the verse 1 Samuel 2:8 Click to read the verse 1 Samuel 2:8

1 Chronicles 29:23 - So Solomon sat on the throne of the Lord as king in place of his father David. He prospered and... Click to read the verse 1 Chronicles 29:23 Click to read the verse 1 Chronicles 29:23

Matthew 23:3 - So you must obey them and do everything they tell you. But do not do what they do, for they do ... Click to read the verse Matthew 23:3 Click to read the verse Matthew 23:3

Deuteronomy 17:12 - The man who shows contempt for the judge or for the priest who stands ministering there to the ... Click to read the verse Deuteronomy 17:12 Click to read the verse Deuteronomy 17:12

Revelation 17:14 - They will make war against the Lamb, but the Lamb will overcome them because he is Lord of lord... Click to read the verse Revelation 17:14 Click to read the verse Revelation 17:14

Titus 3:1 - Doing What Is Good Remind the people to be subject to rulers and authorities, to be obedient, t... Click to read the verse Titus 3:1 Click to read the verse Titus 3:1

Daniel 2:21 - He changes times and seasons; he sets up kings and deposes them. He gives wisdom to the wise an... Click to read the verse Daniel 2:21 Click to read the verse Daniel 2:21

1 Samuel 15:28 - Samuel said to him, “The Lord has torn the kingdom of Israel from you today and has given it to... Click to read the verse 1 Samuel 15:28 Click to read the verse 1 Samuel 15:28

Acts 13:48 - When the Gentiles heard this, they were glad and honored the word of the Lord; and all who were... Click to read the verse Acts 13:48 Click to read the verse Acts 13:48

1 Chronicles 28:4-5 - “Yet the Lord, the God of Israel, chose me from my whole family to be king over Israel forever.... Click to read the verse 1 Chronicles 28:4-5 Click to read the verse 1 Chronicles 28:4-5

Jeremiah 27:5-8 - With my great power and outstretched arm I made the earth and its people and the animals that a... Click to read the verse Jeremiah 27:5-8 Click to read the verse Jeremiah 27:5-8

Proverbs 8:15-16 - By me kings reign and rulers make laws that are just; Click to read the verse Proverbs 8:15-16 Click to read the verse Proverbs 8:15-16

John 10:33 - “We are not stoning you for any of these,” replied the Jews, “but for blasphemy, because you, a... Click to read the verse John 10:33 Click to read the verse John 10:33

John 10:35 - If he called them ‘gods,’ to whom the word of God came—and the Scripture cannot be broken— Click to read the verse John 10:35 Click to read the verse John 10:35

1 Chronicles 28:21 - The divisions of the priests and Levites are ready for all the work on the temple of God, and e... Click to read the verse 1 Chronicles 28:21 Click to read the verse 1 Chronicles 28:21

Job 36:22 - “God is exalted in his power. Who is a teacher like him? Click to read the verse Job 36:22 Click to read the verse Job 36:22

1 Peter 2:13-17 - Submission to Rulers and Masters Submit yourselves for the Lord’s sake to every authority insti... Click to read the verse 1 Peter 2:13-17 Click to read the verse 1 Peter 2:13-17

Daniel 5:18-23 - “O king, the Most High God gave your father Nebuchadnezzar sovereignty and greatness and glory ... Click to read the verse Daniel 5:18-23 Click to read the verse Daniel 5:18-23

Matthew 26:43 - When he came back, he again found them sleeping, because their eyes were heavy. Click to read the verse Matthew 26:43 Click to read the verse Matthew 26:43

Acts 27:37 - Altogether there were 276 of us on board. Click to read the verse Acts 27:37 Click to read the verse Acts 27:37

2 Peter 2:10-11 - This is especially true of those who follow the corrupt desire of the sinful nature and despise... Click to read the verse 2 Peter 2:10-11 Click to read the verse 2 Peter 2:10-11