Romans 13:5
King James Version (KJV)
Wherefore ye must needs be subject, not only for wrath, but also for conscience sake.
In context
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.
5 Wherefore ye must needs be subject, not only for wrath, but also for conscience sake.
6 For for this cause pay ye tribute also: for they are God’s ministers, attending continually upon this very thing.
7 Render therefore to all their dues: tribute to whom tribute is due; custom to whom custom; fear to whom fear; honour to whom honour.
Romans 13:5 in every translation
- KJV King James Version
- Wherefore ye must needs be subject, not only for wrath, but also for conscience sake.
- WEB World English Bible
- Therefore you need to be in subjection, not only because of the wrath, but also for conscience’ sake.
- BSB Berean Standard Bible
- Therefore it is necessary to submit to authority, not only to avoid punishment, but also as a matter of conscience.
- ASV American Standard Version
- Wherefore ye must needs be in subjection, not only because of the wrath, but also for conscience’ sake.
- YLT Young's Literal Translation
- Wherefore it is necessary to be subject, not only because of the wrath, but also because of the conscience,
- DBY Darby Translation
- Wherefore it is necessary to be subject, not only on account of wrath, but also on account of conscience.
- WBS Webster Bible
- Wherefore ye must needs be subject, not only for wrath, but also for conscience sake.