Romans 13:1

Contemporary English Version (Anglicised) 2012

Obey the rulers who have authority over you. Only God can give authority to anyone, and he puts these rulers in their places of power.

Cross References

Psalm 62:11

I heard God say two things: “I am powerful,

Proverbs 24:21

My children, you must respect the LORD and the king, and you must not make friends with anyone who rebels against either of them.

Daniel 2:21

You control human events— you give rulers their power and take it away, and you are the source of wisdom and knowledge.

Daniel 4:17

This punishment is given at the command of the holy angels. It will show to all who live that God Most High controls all kingdoms and chooses for their rulers persons of humble birth.’

Daniel 4:32

You will be forced to live with the wild animals, away from people. For seven years you will eat grass, as though you were an ox, until you learn that God Most High is in control of all earthly kingdoms and that he is the one who chooses their rulers.

Matthew 6:13

Keep us from being tempted and protect us from evil.

John 19:11

Jesus replied, “If God had not given you the power, you couldn't do anything at all to me. But the one who handed me over to you did something even worse.”

Acts 2:41

On that day about three thousand believed his message and were baptized.

Romans 12:21

Don't let evil defeat you, but defeat evil with good.

Romans 13:2

People who oppose the authorities are opposing what God has done, and they will be punished.

Ephesians 5:21

Honour Christ and put others first.

1 Timothy 2:2

Pray for kings and others in power, so that we may live quiet and peaceful lives as we worship and honour God.

Titus 3:1

Remind your people to obey the rulers and authorities and not to be rebellious. They must always be ready to do something helpful

Jude 1:8

The people I am talking about are behaving just like those dreamers who destroyed their own bodies. They reject all authority and insult angels.

Revelation 1:5

May kindness and peace be yours from Jesus Christ, the faithful witness. Jesus was the first to conquer death, and he is the ruler of all earthly kings. Christ loves us, and by his blood he set us free from our sins.

Revelation 17:14

These kings will go to war against the Lamb. But he will defeat them, because he is Lord over all lords and King over all kings. His followers are chosen and special and faithful.

Revelation 19:16

On the part of the robe that covered his thigh was written, “KING OF KINGS AND Lord OF LORDS”.

1 Samuel 2:8

You lift the poor and homeless out of the rubbish dump and give them places of honour in royal palaces. You set the world on foundations, and they belong to you.