Romans 13:2

King James Version (KJV)

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

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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.

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Romans 13:2 in every translation

KJV King James Version: Whosoever therefore resisteth the power, resisteth the ordinance of God: and they that resist shall receive to themselves damnation.
WEB World English Bible: Therefore he who resists the authority withstands the ordinance of God; and those who withstand will receive to themselves judgment.
BSB Berean Standard Bible: Consequently, whoever resists authority is opposing what God has set in place, and those who do so will bring judgment on themselves.
ASV American Standard Version: Therefore he that resisteth the power, withstandeth the ordinance of God: and they that withstand shall receive to themselves judgment.
YLT Young's Literal Translation: so that he who is setting himself against the authority, against God's ordinance hath resisted; and those resisting, to themselves shall receive judgment.
DBY Darby Translation: So that he that sets himself in opposition to the authority resists the ordinance of God; and they who [thus] resist shall bring sentence of guilt on themselves.
WBS Webster Bible: Whoever therefore resisteth the power, resisteth the ordinance of God: and they that resist shall receive to themselves damnation.