Romans 13:2 - Revised Version 1885 Therefore he that resisteth the power, withstandeth the ordinance of God: and they that withstand shall receive to themselves judgement. More versionsKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 Whosoever therefore resisteth the power, resisteth the ordinance of God: and they that resist shall receive to themselves damnation. Amplified Bible - Classic Edition Therefore he who resists and sets himself up against the authorities resists what God has appointed and arranged [in divine order]. And those who resist will bring down judgment upon themselves [receiving the penalty due them]. American Standard Version (1901) Therefore he that resisteth the power, withstandeth the ordinance of God: and they that withstand shall receive to themselves judgment. Common English Bible So anyone who opposes the authority is standing against what God has established. People who take this kind of stand will get punished. Catholic Public Domain Version And so, whoever resists authority, resists what has been ordained by God. And those who resist are acquiring damnation for themselves. Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version Therefore he that resisteth the power, resisteth the ordinance of God. And they that resist, purchase to themselves damnation. |