Romans 13:5 - King James Version with Apocrypha - American Edition

⁵ Wherefore ye must needs be subject, not only for wrath, but also for conscience' sake.

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King James Version (Oxford) 1769

⁵ Wherefore ye must needs be subject, not only for wrath, but also for conscience sake.

Amplified Bible - Classic Edition

⁵ Therefore one must be subject, not only to avoid God's wrath and escape punishment, but also as a matter of principle and for the sake of conscience.

American Standard Version (1901)

⁵ Wherefore ye must needs be in subjection, not only because of the wrath, but also for conscience’ sake.

Common English Bible

⁵ That is why it is necessary to place yourself under the government’s authority, not only to avoid God’s punishment but also for the sake of your conscience.

Catholic Public Domain Version

⁵ For this reason, it is necessary to be subject, not solely because of wrath, but also because of conscience.

Romans 13:5 Cross References

1 Peter 2:19

For this is thankworthy, if a man for conscience toward God endure grief, suffering wrongfully.

Acts 24:16

And herein do I exercise myself, to have always a conscience void of offense toward God, and toward men.

Ecclesiastes 8:2

I counsel thee to keep the king's commandment, and that in regard of the oath of God.

1 Peter 3:16

having a good conscience; that, whereas they speak evil of you, as of evildoers, they may be ashamed that falsely accuse your good conversation in Christ.

Hebrews 13:18

Pray for us: for we trust we have a good conscience, in all things willing to live honestly.

Ecclesiastes 8:1

Who is as the wise man? and who knoweth the interpretation of a thing? a man's wisdom maketh his face to shine, and the boldness of his face shall be changed.

Romans 13:6

For, for this cause pay ye tribute also: for they are God's ministers, attending continually upon this very thing.