Romans 13:1

King James Version (KJV)

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.

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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:

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Romans 13:1 in every translation

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.
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.
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.