Romans 13:5
World English Bible (WEB)
Therefore you need to be in subjection, not only because of the wrath, but also for conscience’ sake.
In context
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,
4 for he is a servant of God to you for good. But if you do that which is evil, be afraid, for he doesn’t bear the sword in vain; for he is a servant of God, an avenger for wrath to him who does evil.
5 Therefore you need to be in subjection, not only because of the wrath, but also for conscience’ sake.
6 For this reason you also pay taxes, for they are servants of God’s service, continually doing this very thing.
7 Therefore give everyone what you owe: if you owe taxes, pay taxes; if customs, then customs; if respect, then respect; if honor, then honor.
Romans 13:5 in every translation
- WEB World English Bible
- Therefore you need to be in subjection, not only because of the wrath, but also for conscience’ sake.
- KJV King James Version
- Wherefore ye must needs be subject, not only for 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.