Romans 13:5 - The Scriptures 2009

⁵ Therefore, it is necessary to be subject, not only because of wrath but also because of the conscience.

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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

Ecclesiastes 8:1

Who is like a wise one? And who knows the meaning of a matter? A man’s wisdom makes his face shine, and the hardness of his face is changed.

Ecclesiastes 8:2

I say, “Guard the sovereign’s command because of the oath before Elohim.

Acts 24:16

“And in this I exercise myself to have a clear conscience toward Elohim and men always.

Romans 13:6

For because of this you also pay taxes, for they are servants of Elohim attending continually to these duties.

Hebrews 13:18

Pray for us, for we trust that we have a good conscience, desiring to behave well in every way.

1 Peter 2:19

For this is favour, if because of conscience toward Elohim anyone bears up under grief, suffering unrighteously.

1 Peter 3:16

having a good conscience, so that when they speak against you as doers of evil, those who falsely accuse your good behaviour in Messiah, shall be ashamed.