Romans 13:1

World English Bible (WEB)

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.

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1 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.

2 Therefore he who resists the authority withstands the ordinance of God; and those who withstand will receive to themselves judgment.

3 For rulers are not a terror to the good work, but to the evil. Do you desire to have no fear of the authority? Do that which is good, and you will have praise from the authority,

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Romans 13:1 in every translation

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.
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.
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.