Romans 13:1

Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

Everyone must submit himself to the governing authorities, for there is no authority except that which is from God. The authorities that exist have been appointed by God.

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

2 Consequently, whoever resists authority is opposing what God has set in place, and those who do so will bring judgment on themselves.

3 For rulers are not a terror to good conduct, but to bad. Do you want to be unafraid of the one in authority? Then do what is right, and you will have his approval.

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Romans 13:1 in every translation

BSB Berean Standard Bible: Everyone must submit himself to the governing authorities, for there is no authority except that which is from God. The authorities that exist have been appointed by God.
KJV King James Version: 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.
WEB World English Bible: Let every soul be in subjection to the higher authorities, for there is no authority except from God, and those who exist are ordained by God.
ASV American Standard Version: Let every soul be in subjection to the higher powers: for there is no power but of God; and the powers that be are ordained of God.
YLT Young's Literal Translation: Let every soul to the higher authorities be subject, for there is no authority except from God, and the authorities existing are appointed by God,
DBY Darby Translation: Let every soul be subject to the authorities that are above [him]. For there is no authority except from God; and those that exist are set up by God.
WBS Webster Bible: Let every soul be subject to the higher powers. For there is no power but from God: the powers that are, are ordained by God.